Niger vs South Asia: Infant deaths
Niger
71,909
in 2024
South Asia
1.04 million
in 2024
Niger rank
7th
South Asia rank
7th
Infant deaths over time
- Niger
- South Asia
How they compare
South Asia currently reports 1.04 million against 71,909 in Niger, a difference of 966,941.
That makes South Asia's figure about 14.4 times Niger's.
Across all 35 years both countries report, South Asia has been ahead every year.
Niger ranks 7th and South Asia ranks 7th of 201 countries.
South Asia has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Niger | South Asia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 65,366 | 3.15 million | 3.08 million | South Asia |
| 2000s | 59,540 | 2.41 million | 2.35 million | South Asia |
| 2010s | 61,991 | 1.59 million | 1.53 million | South Asia |
| 2020s | 70,267 | 1.12 million | 1.05 million | South Asia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher infant deaths, Niger or South Asia?
- South Asia, at 1.04 million against 71,909 in Niger as of 2024.
- What is the difference in infant deaths between Niger and South Asia?
- 966,941, with South Asia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Niger and South Asia?
- 35 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2024.
- How do Niger and South Asia rank globally for infant deaths?
- Niger ranks 7th and South Asia ranks 7th of 201 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNICEF, published as Infant deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.