Nigeria vs Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG): Estimated number of children (aged 0-17 years) who have lost one or
Nigeria
13.70 million
in 2024
Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG)
55.20 million
in 2024
Nigeria rank
1st
Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG) rank
4th
Estimated number of children (aged 0-17 years) who have lost one or over time
- Nigeria
- Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG)
How they compare
Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG) currently reports 55.20 million against 13.70 million in Nigeria, a difference of 41.50 million.
That makes Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG)'s figure about 4.0 times Nigeria's.
Across all 15 years both countries report, Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG) has been ahead every year.
Nigeria ranks 1st and Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG) ranks 4th of 139 countries.
Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG) has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Nigeria | Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG) | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 11.36 million | 50.64 million | 39.28 million | Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG) |
| 2020s | 13.42 million | 54.82 million | 41.40 million | Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG) |
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 Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG)?
- Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG), at 55.20 million against 13.70 million in Nigeria as of 2024.
- What is the difference in estimated number of children (aged 0-17 years) who have lost one or between Nigeria and Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG)?
- 41.50 million, with Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG) ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Nigeria and Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG)?
- 15 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2024.
- How do Nigeria and Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG) rank globally for estimated number of children (aged 0-17 years) who have lost one or?
- Nigeria ranks 1st and Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG) ranks 4th of 139 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 all causes. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.