Eastern and Southern Africa vs Nigeria: Under-five deaths - Current trends maintained

Eastern and Southern Africa
913,541
in 2030
Nigeria
883,711
in 2030
Eastern and Southern Africa rank
4th
Nigeria rank
1st

Under-five deaths - Current trends maintained over time

  • Eastern and Southern Africa
  • Nigeria
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How they compare

Eastern and Southern Africa currently reports 913,541 against 883,711 in Nigeria, a difference of 29,830.

Across all 6 years both countries report, Eastern and Southern Africa has been ahead every year.

Eastern and Southern Africa ranks 4th and Nigeria ranks 1st of 11 groups.

Eastern and Southern Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Eastern and Southern Africa Nigeria Difference Ahead
2020s 952,038 870,673 81,365 Eastern and Southern Africa
2030s 913,541 883,711 29,830 Eastern and Southern Africa

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher under-five deaths - current trends maintained, Eastern and Southern Africa or Nigeria?
Eastern and Southern Africa, at 913,541 against 883,711 in Nigeria as of 2030.
What is the difference in under-five deaths - current trends maintained between Eastern and Southern Africa and Nigeria?
29,830, with Eastern and Southern Africa ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Eastern and Southern Africa and Nigeria?
6 years are reported by both, from 2025 to 2030.
How do Eastern and Southern Africa and Nigeria rank globally for under-five deaths - current trends maintained?
Eastern and Southern Africa ranks 4th and Nigeria ranks 1st of 11 groups.
Where does this data come from?
UNICEF, published as Under-five deaths - 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-five deaths - Current trends maintained (projection)
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
212 places, 1,272 data points, 2025–2030
Last refreshed