Least developed countries vs Nigeria: Neonatal deaths
Least developed countries
867,867
in 2024
Nigeria
295,006
in 2024
Least developed countries rank
3rd
Nigeria rank
2nd
Neonatal deaths over time
- Least developed countries
- Nigeria
How they compare
Least developed countries currently reports 867,867 against 295,006 in Nigeria, a difference of 572,861.
That makes Least developed countries's figure about 2.9 times Nigeria's.
Across all 35 years both countries report, Least developed countries has been ahead every year.
Least developed countries ranks 3rd and Nigeria ranks 2nd of 33 groups.
Least developed countries has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Least developed countries | Nigeria | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.12 million | 236,326 | 887,839 | Least developed countries |
| 2000s | 1.00 million | 254,614 | 749,106 | Least developed countries |
| 2010s | 888,555 | 277,596 | 610,959 | Least developed countries |
| 2020s | 872,888 | 290,179 | 582,709 | Least developed countries |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher neonatal deaths, Least developed countries or Nigeria?
- Least developed countries, at 867,867 against 295,006 in Nigeria as of 2024.
- What is the difference in neonatal deaths between Least developed countries and Nigeria?
- 572,861, with Least developed countries ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Least developed countries and Nigeria?
- 35 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2024.
- How do Least developed countries and Nigeria rank globally for neonatal deaths?
- Least developed countries ranks 3rd and Nigeria ranks 2nd of 33 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNICEF, published as Neonatal deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.