Stillbirth maintained projection in West and Central Africa

West and Central Africa: Stillbirth maintained projection was 495,930 in 2030. β–¬ Flat

Latest (2030)
495,930
Change on year
down 0.5%
Rank
2nd
of 11 groups
All-time high
507,293
in 2024
All-time low
495,930
in 2030
Years of data
7
2024–2030

Stillbirth maintained projection in West and Central Africa, 2024–2030

0200.0k400.0k600.0k2024202720302024: 507.3k2025: 506.6k2026: 504.5k2027: 502.2k2028: 500.4k2029: 498.5k2030: 495.9k

Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

In 2030, stillbirth maintained projection in West and Central Africa stood at 495,930. That is the lowest value across all 7 years on record.

The figure is down 0.5% on the previous year and down 2.2% over ten years.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2020s 503,253 498,489 507,293 6
2030s 495,930 495,930 495,930 1

Countries ranked near West and Central Africa

  1. 1 India 202,736 compare
  2. 2 Nigeria 179,827 compare
  3. 3 Pakistan 177,000 compare
  4. 4 Democratic Republic of the Congo 114,621 compare
  5. 5 Ethiopia 114,510 compare

See the full ranking of 212 places β†’

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All data for West and Central Africa β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is stillbirth maintained projection in West and Central Africa?
Stillbirth maintained projection in West and Central Africa was 495,930 in 2030, according to UNICEF.
What is the highest stillbirth maintained projection recorded in West and Central Africa?
The highest recorded value was 507,293 in 2024.
What is the lowest stillbirth maintained projection recorded in West and Central Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 495,930 in 2030.
How does West and Central Africa rank for stillbirth maintained projection?
West and Central Africa ranks 2nd out of 11 groups with data for 2030.
Is stillbirth maintained projection rising or falling in West and Central Africa?
Over the last ten years it is down 2.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this West and Central Africa data come from?
The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Stillbirth maintained projection. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Stillbirth maintained projection
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
212 places, 1,484 data points, 2024–2030
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