Northern Africa vs Somalia: Infant deaths
Northern Africa
150,684
in 2024
Somalia
51,546
in 2024
Northern Africa rank
17th
Somalia rank
14th
Infant deaths over time
- Northern Africa
- Somalia
How they compare
Northern Africa currently reports 150,684 against 51,546 in Somalia, a difference of 99,138.
That makes Northern Africa's figure about 2.9 times Somalia's.
Across all 35 years both countries report, Northern Africa has been ahead every year.
Northern Africa ranks 17th and Somalia ranks 14th of 33 groups.
Northern Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Northern Africa | Somalia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 262,076 | 49,202 | 212,874 | Northern Africa |
| 2000s | 197,196 | 51,478 | 145,719 | Northern Africa |
| 2010s | 174,572 | 64,405 | 110,167 | Northern Africa |
| 2020s | 152,540 | 55,393 | 97,147 | Northern Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher infant deaths, Northern Africa or Somalia?
- Northern Africa, at 150,684 against 51,546 in Somalia as of 2024.
- What is the difference in infant deaths between Northern Africa and Somalia?
- 99,138, with Northern Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Northern Africa and Somalia?
- 35 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2024.
- How do Northern Africa and Somalia rank globally for infant deaths?
- Northern Africa ranks 17th 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.