Africa (WHO region) vs Nigeria: Number of neonatal deaths
Africa (WHO region)
1.07 million
in 2024
Nigeria
295,006
in 2024
Africa (WHO region) rank
3rd
Nigeria rank
2nd
Number of neonatal deaths over time
- Africa (WHO region)
- Nigeria
How they compare
Africa (WHO region) currently reports 1.07 million against 295,006 in Nigeria, a difference of 774,434.
That makes Africa (WHO region)'s figure about 3.6 times Nigeria's.
Across all 35 years both countries report, Africa (WHO region) has been ahead every year.
Africa (WHO region) ranks 3rd and Nigeria ranks 2nd of 11 groups.
Africa (WHO region) has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Africa (WHO region) | Nigeria | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.04 million | 236,326 | 806,132 | Africa (WHO region) |
| 2000s | 1.05 million | 254,614 | 795,879 | Africa (WHO region) |
| 2010s | 1.05 million | 277,596 | 772,017 | Africa (WHO region) |
| 2020s | 1.07 million | 290,179 | 775,757 | Africa (WHO region) |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher number of neonatal deaths, Africa (WHO region) or Nigeria?
- Africa (WHO region), at 1.07 million against 295,006 in Nigeria as of 2024.
- What is the difference in number of neonatal deaths between Africa (WHO region) and Nigeria?
- 774,434, with Africa (WHO region) ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Africa (WHO region) and Nigeria?
- 35 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2024.
- How do Africa (WHO region) and Nigeria rank globally for number of neonatal deaths?
- Africa (WHO region) ranks 3rd and Nigeria ranks 2nd of 11 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as Number of neonatal deaths. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.