Stillbirths remain constant projection in West and Central Africa

West and Central Africa: Stillbirths remain constant projection was 553,056 in 2030. ▲ Rising

Latest (2030)
553,056
Change on year
up 1.0%
Rank
3rd
of 11 groups
All-time high
553,056
in 2030
All-time low
515,267
in 2024
Years of data
7
2024–2030

Stillbirths remain constant projection in West and Central Africa, 2024–2030

0200.0k400.0k600.0k2024202720302024: 515.3k2025: 522.7k2026: 528.7k2027: 534.5k2028: 540.9k2029: 547.3k2030: 553.1k

Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

The most recent figure for stillbirths remain constant projection in West and Central Africa is 553,056, measured in 2030. That is the highest value across all 7 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.0% on the previous year and up 7.3% over ten years.

Stillbirths remain constant projection in West and Central Africa, year by year

Annual values for Stillbirths remain constant projection in West and Central Africa, 2024 to 2030.
Year Value Change
2024 515,267
2025 522,652 +1.4%
2026 528,695 +1.2%
2027 534,538 +1.1%
2028 540,918 +1.2%
2029 547,326 +1.2%
2030 553,056 +1.0%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2020s 531,566 515,267 547,326 6
2030s 553,056 553,056 553,056 1

Countries ranked near West and Central Africa

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  2. 2 Pakistan 202,455 compare
  3. 3 Nigeria 194,389 compare
  4. 4 Ethiopia 132,446 compare
  5. 5 Democratic Republic of Congo 131,556 compare
  6. 6 Bangladesh 67,624 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is stillbirths remain constant projection in West and Central Africa?
Stillbirths remain constant projection in West and Central Africa was 553,056 in 2030, according to UNICEF.
What is the highest stillbirths remain constant projection recorded in West and Central Africa?
The highest recorded value was 553,056 in 2030.
What is the lowest stillbirths remain constant projection recorded in West and Central Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 515,267 in 2024.
How does West and Central Africa rank for stillbirths remain constant projection?
West and Central Africa ranks 3rd out of 11 groups with data for 2030.
Is stillbirths remain constant projection rising or falling in West and Central Africa?
Over the last ten years it is up 7.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this West and Central Africa data come from?
The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Stillbirths remain constant projection. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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