Northern Africa (UNSDG) vs Zambia: Child deaths

Northern Africa (UNSDG)
37,655
in 2024
Zambia
9,147
in 2024
Northern Africa (UNSDG) rank
25th
Zambia rank
25th

Child deaths over time

  • Northern Africa (UNSDG)
  • Zambia
020.0k40.0k60.0k80.0k100.0k195719902024

How they compare

Northern Africa (UNSDG) currently reports 37,655 against 9,147 in Zambia, a difference of 28,508.

That makes Northern Africa (UNSDG)'s figure about 4.1 times Zambia's.

Across all 35 years both countries report, Northern Africa (UNSDG) has been ahead every year.

Northern Africa (UNSDG) ranks 25th and Zambia ranks 25th of 48 groups.

Northern Africa (UNSDG) has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Northern Africa (UNSDG) Zambia Difference Ahead
1990s 83,262 27,683 55,579 Northern Africa (UNSDG)
2000s 49,089 20,502 28,588 Northern Africa (UNSDG)
2010s 32,440 11,542 20,898 Northern Africa (UNSDG)
2020s 31,403 9,466 21,937 Northern Africa (UNSDG)

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher child deaths, Northern Africa (UNSDG) or Zambia?
Northern Africa (UNSDG), at 37,655 against 9,147 in Zambia as of 2024.
What is the difference in child deaths between Northern Africa (UNSDG) and Zambia?
28,508, with Northern Africa (UNSDG) ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Northern Africa (UNSDG) and Zambia?
35 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2024.
How do Northern Africa (UNSDG) and Zambia rank globally for child deaths?
Northern Africa (UNSDG) ranks 25th and Zambia ranks 25th of 48 groups.
Where does this data come from?
UNICEF, published as Child deaths (aged 1-4 years). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Child deaths (aged 1-4 years)
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
249 places, 13,742 data points, 1955–2024
Last refreshed