Nigeria vs Sub-Saharan Africa: Under-five deaths - Current trends maintained
Nigeria
883,711
in 2030
Sub-Saharan Africa
2.84 million
in 2030
Nigeria rank
1st
Sub-Saharan Africa rank
1st
Under-five deaths - Current trends maintained over time
- Nigeria
- Sub-Saharan Africa
How they compare
Sub-Saharan Africa currently reports 2.84 million against 883,711 in Nigeria, a difference of 1.95 million.
That makes Sub-Saharan Africa's figure about 3.2 times Nigeria's.
Across all 6 years both countries report, Sub-Saharan Africa has been ahead every year.
Nigeria ranks 1st and Sub-Saharan Africa ranks 1st of 200 countries.
Sub-Saharan Africa 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 | 870,673 | 2.88 million | 2.01 million | Sub-Saharan Africa |
| 2030s | 883,711 | 2.84 million | 1.95 million | Sub-Saharan Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher under-five deaths - current trends maintained, Nigeria or Sub-Saharan Africa?
- Sub-Saharan Africa, at 2.84 million against 883,711 in Nigeria as of 2030.
- What is the difference in under-five deaths - current trends maintained between Nigeria and Sub-Saharan Africa?
- 1.95 million, with Sub-Saharan Africa 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-five deaths - current trends maintained?
- Nigeria ranks 1st and Sub-Saharan Africa ranks 1st of 200 countries.
- 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.