Under-five deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024), annual growth rate in Nigeria

Nigeria: Under-five deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024), annual growth rate was -0.1829 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
-0.1829 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 183.6%
World rank
49th
of 201 countries
All-time high
2.03 % change on previous year
in 1983
All-time low
-30.66 % change on previous year
in 1971
Years of data
55
1970–2024

Under-five deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024), annual growth rate in Nigeria, 1970–2024

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Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

In 2024, under-five deaths (un igme estimate, 2024), annual growth rate in Nigeria stood at -0.1829 % change on previous year.

The figure is down 183.6% on the previous year and down 149.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, under-five deaths (un igme estimate, 2024), annual growth rate in Nigeria peaked at 2.03 % change on previous year in 1983 and was at its lowest, -30.66 % change on previous year, in 1971.

Nigeria ranks 49th of 201 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Under-five deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024), annual growth rate in Nigeria, year by year

Annual values for Under-five deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024), annual growth rate in Nigeria, 1970 to 2024.
Year % change on previous year Change
1970 -1.47 % change on previous year
1971 -30.66 % change on previous year +1985.2%
1972 1.07 % change on previous year -103.5%
1973 0.8592 % change on previous year -19.9%
1974 0.8556 % change on previous year -0.4%
1975 0.619 % change on previous year -27.7%
1976 0.2003 % change on previous year -67.6%
1977 0.1685 % change on previous year -15.8%
1978 0.6372 % change on previous year +278.1%
1979 0.5522 % change on previous year -13.3%
1980 0.7156 % change on previous year +29.6%
1981 1.03 % change on previous year +44.0%
1982 1.53 % change on previous year +48.8%
1983 2.03 % change on previous year +32.1%
1984 1.9 % change on previous year -6.3%
1985 1.77 % change on previous year -6.9%
1986 1.96 % change on previous year +11.0%
1987 1.82 % change on previous year -7.1%
1988 1.82 % change on previous year +0.1%
1989 1.98 % change on previous year +8.4%
1990 1.99 % change on previous year +0.8%
1991 1.75 % change on previous year -12.3%
1992 1.83 % change on previous year +4.5%
1993 1.86 % change on previous year +1.7%
1994 1.64 % change on previous year -11.9%
1995 1.45 % change on previous year -11.5%
1996 0.9829 % change on previous year -32.2%
1997 0.1862 % change on previous year -81.1%
1998 -0.4829 % change on previous year -359.3%
1999 -0.7418 % change on previous year +53.6%
2000 -0.6398 % change on previous year -13.8%
2001 -0.9701 % change on previous year +51.6%
2002 -1.24 % change on previous year +28.3%
2003 -1.25 % change on previous year +0.5%
2004 -1.24 % change on previous year -0.9%
2005 -1.14 % change on previous year -7.7%
2006 -0.9436 % change on previous year -17.5%
2007 -0.8061 % change on previous year -14.6%
2008 -0.481 % change on previous year -40.3%
2009 -0.1431 % change on previous year -70.2%
2010 -0.0484 % change on previous year -66.2%
2011 0.1009 % change on previous year -308.4%
2012 0.0961 % change on previous year -4.8%
2013 0.0897 % change on previous year -6.7%
2014 0.3712 % change on previous year +313.9%
2015 0.3174 % change on previous year -14.5%
2016 -0.0305 % change on previous year -109.6%
2017 -0.1548 % change on previous year +407.4%
2018 -0.1322 % change on previous year -14.6%
2019 -0.2246 % change on previous year +69.9%
2020 -0.5283 % change on previous year +135.2%
2021 0.1627 % change on previous year -130.8%
2022 0.5419 % change on previous year +233.0%
2023 0.2189 % change on previous year -59.6%
2024 -0.1829 % change on previous year -183.6%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s -2.72 % change on previous year -30.66 % change on previous year 1.07 % change on previous year 10
1980s 1.66 % change on previous year 0.7156 % change on previous year 2.03 % change on previous year 10
1990s 1.05 % change on previous year -0.7418 % change on previous year 1.99 % change on previous year 10
2000s -0.8862 % change on previous year -1.25 % change on previous year -0.1431 % change on previous year 10
2010s 0.0385 % change on previous year -0.2246 % change on previous year 0.3712 % change on previous year 10
2020s 0.0424 % change on previous year -0.5283 % change on previous year 0.5419 % change on previous year 5

Countries ranked near Nigeria

  1. 47 Zambia -0.0273 % change on previous year compare
  2. 48 Malawi -0.1366 % change on previous year compare
  3. 50 Uganda -0.2572 % change on previous year compare
  4. 51 Bangladesh -0.2791 % change on previous year compare
  5. 52 Switzerland -0.3086 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is under-five deaths (un igme estimate, 2024), annual growth rate in Nigeria?
Under-five deaths (un igme estimate, 2024), annual growth rate in Nigeria was -0.1829 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest under-five deaths (un igme estimate, 2024), annual growth rate recorded in Nigeria?
The highest recorded value was 2.03 % change on previous year in 1983.
What is the lowest under-five deaths (un igme estimate, 2024), annual growth rate recorded in Nigeria?
The lowest recorded value was -30.66 % change on previous year in 1971.
How does Nigeria rank for under-five deaths (un igme estimate, 2024), annual growth rate?
Nigeria ranks 49th out of 201 countries with data for 2024.
Is under-five deaths (un igme estimate, 2024), annual growth rate rising or falling in Nigeria?
Over the last ten years it is down 149.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Nigeria data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Under-five deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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The year-on-year percentage change in Under-five deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.

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Indicator
Under-five deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024), annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
235 places, 13,339 data points, 1956–2024
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The year-on-year percentage change in Under-five deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.