Nigeria vs West and Central Africa: Infant deaths
Nigeria
519,644
in 2024
West and Central Africa
1.21 million
in 2024
Nigeria rank
2nd
West and Central Africa rank
4th
Infant deaths over time
- Nigeria
- West and Central Africa
How they compare
West and Central Africa currently reports 1.21 million against 519,644 in Nigeria, a difference of 685,996.
That makes West and Central Africa's figure about 2.3 times Nigeria's.
Across all 35 years both countries report, West and Central Africa has been ahead every year.
Nigeria ranks 2nd 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 | Nigeria | West and Central Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 481,558 | 1.22 million | 736,931 | West and Central Africa |
| 2000s | 495,251 | 1.24 million | 742,168 | West and Central Africa |
| 2010s | 495,123 | 1.18 million | 688,066 | West and Central Africa |
| 2020s | 509,585 | 1.20 million | 694,937 | West and Central Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher infant deaths, Nigeria or West and Central Africa?
- West and Central Africa, at 1.21 million against 519,644 in Nigeria as of 2024.
- What is the difference in infant deaths between Nigeria and West and Central Africa?
- 685,996, with West and Central Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Nigeria and West and Central Africa?
- 35 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2024.
- How do Nigeria and West and Central Africa rank globally for infant deaths?
- Nigeria ranks 2nd 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.