Nigeria vs Uganda: Estimated number of children (aged 0-17 years) who have lost one or

Nigeria
1.32 million
in 2024
Uganda
890,000
in 2024
Nigeria rank
1st
Uganda rank
4th

Estimated number of children (aged 0-17 years) who have lost one or over time

  • Nigeria
  • Uganda
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How they compare

Nigeria currently reports 1.32 million against 890,000 in Uganda, a difference of 430,000.

That makes Nigeria's figure about 1.5 times Uganda's.

Across all 15 years both countries report, Nigeria has been ahead every year.

Nigeria ranks 1st and Uganda ranks 4th of 104 countries.

Nigeria has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Nigeria Uganda Difference Ahead
2010s 1.53 million 1.10 million 434,000 Nigeria
2020s 1.48 million 960,000 524,000 Nigeria

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher estimated number of children (aged 0-17 years) who have lost one or, Nigeria or Uganda?
Nigeria, at 1.32 million against 890,000 in Uganda as of 2024.
What is the difference in estimated number of children (aged 0-17 years) who have lost one or between Nigeria and Uganda?
430,000, with Nigeria ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Nigeria and Uganda?
15 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2024.
How do Nigeria and Uganda rank globally for estimated number of children (aged 0-17 years) who have lost one or?
Nigeria ranks 1st and Uganda ranks 4th of 104 countries.
Where does this data come from?
UNICEF, published as Estimated number of children (aged 0-17 years) who have lost one or both parents due to AIDS. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Estimated number of children (aged 0-17 years) who have lost one or both parents due to AIDS
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
121 places, 1,769 data points, 2010–2024
Last refreshed