Nigeria vs West and Central Africa: Neonatal deaths - Current trends maintained
Nigeria
310,007
in 2030
West and Central Africa
672,131
in 2030
Nigeria rank
1st
West and Central Africa rank
2nd
Neonatal deaths - Current trends maintained over time
- Nigeria
- West and Central Africa
How they compare
West and Central Africa currently reports 672,131 against 310,007 in Nigeria, a difference of 362,124.
That makes West and Central Africa's figure about 2.2 times Nigeria's.
Across all 6 years both countries report, West and Central Africa has been ahead every year.
Nigeria ranks 1st and West and Central Africa ranks 2nd of 200 countries.
West and Central Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Nigeria | West and Central Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 303,097 | 664,818 | 361,721 | West and Central Africa |
| 2030s | 310,007 | 672,131 | 362,124 | West and Central Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher neonatal deaths - current trends maintained, Nigeria or West and Central Africa?
- West and Central Africa, at 672,131 against 310,007 in Nigeria as of 2030.
- What is the difference in neonatal deaths - current trends maintained between Nigeria and West and Central Africa?
- 362,124, with West and Central Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Nigeria and West and Central Africa?
- 6 years are reported by both, from 2025 to 2030.
- How do Nigeria and West and Central Africa rank globally for neonatal deaths - current trends maintained?
- Nigeria ranks 1st and West and Central Africa ranks 2nd of 200 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNICEF, published as Neonatal deaths - Current trends maintained (projection). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.