Least Developed Countries (LDCs) vs Nigeria: Infant deaths
Least Developed Countries (LDCs)
1.48 million
in 2024
Nigeria
519,644
in 2024
Least Developed Countries (LDCs) rank
3rd
Nigeria rank
2nd
Infant deaths over time
- Least Developed Countries (LDCs)
- Nigeria
How they compare
Least Developed Countries (LDCs) currently reports 1.48 million against 519,644 in Nigeria, a difference of 957,746.
That makes Least Developed Countries (LDCs)'s figure about 2.8 times Nigeria's.
Across all 25 years both countries report, Least Developed Countries (LDCs) has been ahead every year.
Least Developed Countries (LDCs) ranks 3rd and Nigeria ranks 2nd of 23 groups.
Least Developed Countries (LDCs) has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Least Developed Countries (LDCs) | Nigeria | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.96 million | 495,251 | 1.47 million | Least Developed Countries (LDCs) |
| 2010s | 1.58 million | 495,123 | 1.09 million | Least Developed Countries (LDCs) |
| 2020s | 1.52 million | 509,585 | 1.01 million | Least Developed Countries (LDCs) |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher infant deaths, Least Developed Countries (LDCs) or Nigeria?
- Least Developed Countries (LDCs), at 1.48 million against 519,644 in Nigeria as of 2024.
- What is the difference in infant deaths between Least Developed Countries (LDCs) and Nigeria?
- 957,746, with Least Developed Countries (LDCs) ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Least Developed Countries (LDCs) and Nigeria?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Least Developed Countries (LDCs) and Nigeria rank globally for infant deaths?
- Least Developed Countries (LDCs) ranks 3rd and Nigeria ranks 2nd of 23 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as Infant deaths (number). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.