Niger vs West and Central Africa: Infant deaths
Niger
71,909
in 2024
West and Central Africa
1.21 million
in 2024
Niger rank
7th
West and Central Africa rank
4th
Infant deaths over time
- Niger
- West and Central Africa
How they compare
West and Central Africa currently reports 1.21 million against 71,909 in Niger, a difference of 1.13 million.
That makes West and Central Africa's figure about 16.8 times Niger's.
Across all 35 years both countries report, West and Central Africa has been ahead every year.
Niger ranks 7th and West and Central Africa ranks 4th of 201 countries.
West and Central Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Niger | West and Central Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 65,366 | 1.22 million | 1.15 million | West and Central Africa |
| 2000s | 59,540 | 1.24 million | 1.18 million | West and Central Africa |
| 2010s | 61,991 | 1.18 million | 1.12 million | West and Central Africa |
| 2020s | 70,267 | 1.20 million | 1.13 million | West and Central Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher infant deaths, Niger or West and Central Africa?
- West and Central Africa, at 1.21 million against 71,909 in Niger as of 2024.
- What is the difference in infant deaths between Niger and West and Central Africa?
- 1.13 million, with West and Central Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Niger and West and Central Africa?
- 35 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2024.
- How do Niger and West and Central Africa rank globally for infant deaths?
- Niger ranks 7th and West and Central Africa ranks 4th 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.