Niger vs South Asia: Under-five deaths
Niger
118,445
in 2024
South Asia
1.20 million
in 2024
Niger rank
6th
South Asia rank
8th
Under-five deaths over time
- Niger
- South Asia
How they compare
South Asia currently reports 1.20 million against 118,445 in Niger, a difference of 1.08 million.
That makes South Asia's figure about 10.1 times Niger's.
Across all 45 years both countries report, South Asia has been ahead every year.
Niger ranks 6th and South Asia ranks 8th of 201 countries.
South Asia has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Niger | South Asia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 124,000 | 5.53 million | 5.40 million | South Asia |
| 1990s | 137,903 | 4.44 million | 4.30 million | South Asia |
| 2000s | 116,424 | 3.13 million | 3.02 million | South Asia |
| 2010s | 110,368 | 1.93 million | 1.82 million | South Asia |
| 2020s | 117,845 | 1.30 million | 1.18 million | South Asia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher under-five deaths, Niger or South Asia?
- South Asia, at 1.20 million against 118,445 in Niger as of 2024.
- What is the difference in under-five deaths between Niger and South Asia?
- 1.08 million, with South Asia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Niger and South Asia?
- 45 years are reported by both, from 1980 to 2024.
- How do Niger and South Asia rank globally for under-five deaths?
- Niger ranks 6th and South Asia ranks 8th 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.