Nigeria vs Western Pacific (WHO region): Estimated number of malaria deaths
Nigeria
184,933
in 2024
Western Pacific (WHO region)
4,725
in 2024
Nigeria rank
1st
Western Pacific (WHO region) rank
4th
Estimated number of malaria deaths over time
- Nigeria
- Western Pacific (WHO region)
How they compare
Nigeria currently reports 184,933 against 4,725 in Western Pacific (WHO region), a difference of 180,208.
That makes Nigeria's figure about 39.1 times Western Pacific (WHO region)'s.
Across all 25 years both countries report, Nigeria has been ahead every year.
Nigeria ranks 1st and Western Pacific (WHO region) ranks 4th of 108 countries.
Nigeria has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Nigeria | Western Pacific (WHO region) | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 223,394 | 6,570 | 216,825 | Nigeria |
| 2010s | 176,548 | 5,212 | 171,336 | Nigeria |
| 2020s | 189,666 | 4,213 | 185,454 | Nigeria |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher estimated number of malaria deaths, Nigeria or Western Pacific (WHO region)?
- Nigeria, at 184,933 against 4,725 in Western Pacific (WHO region) as of 2024.
- What is the difference in estimated number of malaria deaths between Nigeria and Western Pacific (WHO region)?
- 180,208, with Nigeria ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Nigeria and Western Pacific (WHO region)?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Nigeria and Western Pacific (WHO region) rank globally for estimated number of malaria deaths?
- Nigeria ranks 1st and Western Pacific (WHO region) ranks 4th of 108 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as Estimated number of malaria deaths. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.