Nigeria vs Sub-Saharan Africa: Under 5 mortality rate - Remains constant

Nigeria
115.65
in 2030
Sub-Saharan Africa
70.76
in 2030
Nigeria rank
1st
Sub-Saharan Africa rank
2nd

Under 5 mortality rate - Remains constant over time

  • Nigeria
  • Sub-Saharan Africa
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How they compare

Nigeria currently reports 115.65 against 70.76 in Sub-Saharan Africa, a difference of 44.89.

That makes Nigeria's figure about 1.6 times Sub-Saharan Africa's.

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

Nigeria ranks 1st and Sub-Saharan Africa ranks 2nd of 200 countries.

Nigeria has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Nigeria Sub-Saharan Africa Difference Ahead
2020s 115.65 70.73 44.92 Nigeria
2030s 115.65 70.76 44.88 Nigeria

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher under 5 mortality rate - remains constant, Nigeria or Sub-Saharan Africa?
Nigeria, at 115.65 against 70.76 in Sub-Saharan Africa as of 2030.
What is the difference in under 5 mortality rate - remains constant between Nigeria and Sub-Saharan Africa?
44.89, with Nigeria ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Nigeria and Sub-Saharan Africa?
6 years are reported by both, from 2025 to 2030.
How do Nigeria and Sub-Saharan Africa rank globally for under 5 mortality rate - remains constant?
Nigeria ranks 1st and Sub-Saharan Africa ranks 2nd of 200 countries.
Where does this data come from?
UNICEF, published as Under 5 mortality rate - Remains constant (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 - Remains constant (projection)
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
212 places, 1,272 data points, 2025–2030
Last refreshed