Eastern and Southern Africa vs Nigeria: Under-five deaths - UN IGME estimates
Eastern and Southern Africa
1.01 million
in 2024
Nigeria
855,676
in 2024
Eastern and Southern Africa rank
4th
Nigeria rank
1st
Under-five deaths - UN IGME estimates over time
- Eastern and Southern Africa
- Nigeria
How they compare
Eastern and Southern Africa currently reports 1.01 million against 855,676 in Nigeria, a difference of 158,204.
That makes Eastern and Southern Africa's figure about 1.2 times Nigeria's.
Across all 35 years both countries report, Eastern and Southern Africa has been ahead every year.
Eastern and Southern Africa ranks 4th and Nigeria ranks 1st of 11 groups.
Eastern and Southern Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Eastern and Southern Africa | Nigeria | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.94 million | 910,876 | 1.03 million | Eastern and Southern Africa |
| 2000s | 1.59 million | 880,846 | 711,179 | Eastern and Southern Africa |
| 2010s | 1.18 million | 854,512 | 322,940 | Eastern and Southern Africa |
| 2020s | 1.06 million | 853,687 | 208,943 | Eastern and Southern Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher under-five deaths - un igme estimates, Eastern and Southern Africa or Nigeria?
- Eastern and Southern Africa, at 1.01 million against 855,676 in Nigeria as of 2024.
- What is the difference in under-five deaths - un igme estimates between Eastern and Southern Africa and Nigeria?
- 158,204, with Eastern and Southern Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Eastern and Southern Africa and Nigeria?
- 35 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2024.
- How do Eastern and Southern Africa and Nigeria rank globally for under-five deaths - un igme estimates?
- Eastern and Southern Africa ranks 4th and Nigeria ranks 1st of 11 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNICEF, published as Under-five deaths - UN IGME estimates (projection). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.