Northern Africa and Western Asia vs Somalia: Infant deaths
Northern Africa and Western Asia
252,823
in 2024
Somalia
51,546
in 2024
Northern Africa and Western Asia rank
12th
Somalia rank
14th
Infant deaths over time
- Northern Africa and Western Asia
- Somalia
How they compare
Northern Africa and Western Asia currently reports 252,823 against 51,546 in Somalia, a difference of 201,277.
That makes Northern Africa and Western Asia's figure about 4.9 times Somalia's.
Across all 35 years both countries report, Northern Africa and Western Asia has been ahead every year.
Northern Africa and Western Asia ranks 12th and Somalia ranks 14th of 33 groups.
Northern Africa and Western Asia has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Northern Africa and Western Asia | Somalia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 482,656 | 49,202 | 433,455 | Northern Africa and Western Asia |
| 2000s | 346,626 | 51,478 | 295,149 | Northern Africa and Western Asia |
| 2010s | 295,958 | 64,405 | 231,553 | Northern Africa and Western Asia |
| 2020s | 257,439 | 55,393 | 202,046 | Northern Africa and Western Asia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher infant deaths, Northern Africa and Western Asia or Somalia?
- Northern Africa and Western Asia, at 252,823 against 51,546 in Somalia as of 2024.
- What is the difference in infant deaths between Northern Africa and Western Asia and Somalia?
- 201,277, with Northern Africa and Western Asia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Northern Africa and Western Asia and Somalia?
- 35 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2024.
- How do Northern Africa and Western Asia and Somalia rank globally for infant deaths?
- Northern Africa and Western Asia ranks 12th and Somalia ranks 14th of 33 groups.
- 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.