Nigeria vs West and Central Africa: Under-five deaths - UN IGME estimates
Nigeria
855,676
in 2024
West and Central Africa
1.92 million
in 2024
Nigeria rank
1st
West and Central Africa rank
2nd
Under-five deaths - UN IGME estimates over time
- Nigeria
- West and Central Africa
How they compare
West and Central Africa currently reports 1.92 million against 855,676 in Nigeria, a difference of 1.06 million.
That makes West and Central Africa's figure about 2.2 times Nigeria's.
Across all 35 years both countries report, West and Central Africa has been ahead every year.
Nigeria ranks 1st and West and Central Africa ranks 2nd of 200 countries.
West and Central Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Nigeria | West and Central Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 910,876 | 2.20 million | 1.29 million | West and Central Africa |
| 2000s | 880,846 | 2.13 million | 1.25 million | West and Central Africa |
| 2010s | 854,512 | 1.97 million | 1.11 million | West and Central Africa |
| 2020s | 853,687 | 1.95 million | 1.10 million | West and Central Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher under-five deaths - un igme estimates, Nigeria or West and Central Africa?
- West and Central Africa, at 1.92 million against 855,676 in Nigeria as of 2024.
- What is the difference in under-five deaths - un igme estimates between Nigeria and West and Central Africa?
- 1.06 million, with West and Central Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Nigeria and West and Central Africa?
- 35 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2024.
- How do Nigeria and West and Central Africa rank globally for under-five deaths - un igme estimates?
- Nigeria ranks 1st and West and Central Africa ranks 2nd of 200 countries.
- 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.