Ethiopia vs West and Central Africa: Under-five deaths
Ethiopia
181,228
in 2024
West and Central Africa
1.92 million
in 2024
Ethiopia rank
5th
West and Central Africa rank
4th
Under-five deaths over time
- Ethiopia
- West and Central Africa
How they compare
West and Central Africa currently reports 1.92 million against 181,228 in Ethiopia, a difference of 1.74 million.
That makes West and Central Africa's figure about 10.6 times Ethiopia's.
Across all 45 years both countries report, West and Central Africa has been ahead every year.
Ethiopia ranks 5th and West and Central Africa ranks 4th of 201 countries.
West and Central Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ethiopia | West and Central Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 495,242 | 1.92 million | 1.42 million | West and Central Africa |
| 1990s | 454,494 | 2.20 million | 1.75 million | West and Central Africa |
| 2000s | 352,878 | 2.13 million | 1.78 million | West and Central Africa |
| 2010s | 226,944 | 1.97 million | 1.74 million | West and Central Africa |
| 2020s | 226,316 | 1.95 million | 1.72 million | West and Central Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher under-five deaths, Ethiopia or West and Central Africa?
- West and Central Africa, at 1.92 million against 181,228 in Ethiopia as of 2024.
- What is the difference in under-five deaths between Ethiopia and West and Central Africa?
- 1.74 million, with West and Central Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ethiopia and West and Central Africa?
- 45 years are reported by both, from 1980 to 2024.
- How do Ethiopia and West and Central Africa rank globally for under-five deaths?
- Ethiopia ranks 5th and West and Central Africa ranks 4th of 201 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNICEF, published as Under-five deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.