Nigeria vs West and Central Africa: Under 5 mortality rate - Current trends maintained

Nigeria
113.25
in 2030
West and Central Africa
84.44
in 2030
Nigeria rank
1st
West and Central Africa rank
1st

Under 5 mortality rate - Current trends maintained over time

  • Nigeria
  • West and Central Africa
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How they compare

Nigeria currently reports 113.25 against 84.44 in West and Central Africa, a difference of 28.81.

That makes Nigeria's figure about 1.3 times West and Central Africa's.

Across all 6 years both countries report, Nigeria has been ahead every year.

Nigeria ranks 1st and West and Central Africa ranks 1st of 200 countries.

Nigeria 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 114.44 87.62 26.82 Nigeria
2030s 113.25 84.44 28.81 Nigeria

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher under 5 mortality rate - current trends maintained, Nigeria or West and Central Africa?
Nigeria, at 113.25 against 84.44 in West and Central Africa as of 2030.
What is the difference in under 5 mortality rate - current trends maintained between Nigeria and West and Central Africa?
28.81, with Nigeria 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 under 5 mortality rate - current trends maintained?
Nigeria ranks 1st and West and Central Africa ranks 1st of 200 countries.
Where does this data come from?
UNICEF, published as Under 5 mortality rate - Current trends maintained (projection). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Under 5 mortality rate - Current trends maintained (projection)
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
212 places, 1,272 data points, 2025–2030
Last refreshed