Least developed countries vs Nigeria: Under-five deaths
Least developed countries
2.08 million
in 2024
Nigeria
855,676
in 2024
Least developed countries rank
3rd
Nigeria rank
1st
Under-five deaths over time
- Least developed countries
- Nigeria
How they compare
Least developed countries currently reports 2.08 million against 855,676 in Nigeria, a difference of 1.22 million.
That makes Least developed countries's figure about 2.4 times Nigeria's.
Across all 45 years both countries report, Least developed countries has been ahead every year.
Least developed countries ranks 3rd and Nigeria ranks 1st of 33 groups.
Least developed countries has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Least developed countries | Nigeria | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 3.92 million | 772,786 | 3.15 million | Least developed countries |
| 1990s | 3.70 million | 910,876 | 2.79 million | Least developed countries |
| 2000s | 2.98 million | 880,846 | 2.10 million | Least developed countries |
| 2010s | 2.31 million | 854,512 | 1.45 million | Least developed countries |
| 2020s | 2.16 million | 853,687 | 1.31 million | Least developed countries |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher under-five deaths, Least developed countries or Nigeria?
- Least developed countries, at 2.08 million against 855,676 in Nigeria as of 2024.
- What is the difference in under-five deaths between Least developed countries and Nigeria?
- 1.22 million, with Least developed countries ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Least developed countries and Nigeria?
- 45 years are reported by both, from 1980 to 2024.
- How do Least developed countries and Nigeria rank globally for under-five deaths?
- Least developed countries ranks 3rd and Nigeria ranks 1st of 33 groups.
- 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.