Nigeria vs World: Under-five deaths - Current trends maintained

Nigeria
883,711
in 2030
World
4.36 million
in 2030
Nigeria rank
1st
World rank
1st

Under-five deaths - Current trends maintained over time

  • Nigeria
  • World
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How they compare

World currently reports 4.36 million against 883,711 in Nigeria, a difference of 3.48 million.

That makes World's figure about 4.9 times Nigeria's.

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

Nigeria ranks 1st and World ranks 1st of 200 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Nigeria World Difference Ahead
2020s 870,673 4.59 million 3.72 million World
2030s 883,711 4.36 million 3.48 million World

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher under-five deaths - current trends maintained, Nigeria or World?
World, at 4.36 million against 883,711 in Nigeria as of 2030.
What is the difference in under-five deaths - current trends maintained between Nigeria and World?
3.48 million, with World ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Nigeria and World?
6 years are reported by both, from 2025 to 2030.
How do Nigeria and World rank globally for under-five deaths - current trends maintained?
Nigeria ranks 1st and World 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.

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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