Niger vs Somalia: Deaths from meningitis ghe

Niger
7,330
in 2021
Somalia
5,097
in 2021
Niger rank
6th
Somalia rank
8th

Deaths from meningitis ghe over time

  • Niger
  • Somalia
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How they compare

Niger currently reports 7,330 against 5,097 in Somalia, a difference of 2,233.

That makes Niger's figure about 1.4 times Somalia's.

Across all 22 years both countries report, Niger has been ahead every year.

Niger ranks 6th and Somalia ranks 8th of 192 countries.

Niger has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Niger Somalia Difference Ahead
2000s 9,902 4,012 5,891 Niger
2010s 7,741 4,601 3,141 Niger
2020s 7,273 4,986 2,287 Niger

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher deaths from meningitis ghe, Niger or Somalia?
Niger, at 7,330 against 5,097 in Somalia as of 2021.
What is the difference in deaths from meningitis ghe between Niger and Somalia?
2,233, with Niger ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Niger and Somalia?
22 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2021.
How do Niger and Somalia rank globally for deaths from meningitis ghe?
Niger ranks 6th and Somalia ranks 8th of 192 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Our World in Data, published as Deaths from meningitis ghe. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Deaths from meningitis ghe
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
194 places, 4,268 data points, 2000–2021
Last refreshed