Eastern and Southern Africa vs Nigeria: Women of reproductive age
Eastern and Southern Africa
161.87 million
in 2023
Nigeria
54.28 million
in 2023
Eastern and Southern Africa rank
4th
Nigeria rank
7th
Women of reproductive age over time
- Eastern and Southern Africa
- Nigeria
How they compare
Eastern and Southern Africa currently reports 161.87 million against 54.28 million in Nigeria, a difference of 107.60 million.
That makes Eastern and Southern Africa's figure about 3.0 times Nigeria's.
Across all 34 years both countries report, Eastern and Southern Africa has been ahead every year.
Eastern and Southern Africa ranks 4th and Nigeria ranks 7th of 9 groups.
Eastern and Southern Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Eastern and Southern Africa | Nigeria | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 72.18 million | 24.86 million | 47.32 million | Eastern and Southern Africa |
| 2000s | 95.92 million | 32.87 million | 63.06 million | Eastern and Southern Africa |
| 2010s | 126.76 million | 42.90 million | 83.86 million | Eastern and Southern Africa |
| 2020s | 155.16 million | 52.06 million | 103.10 million | Eastern and Southern Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher women of reproductive age, Eastern and Southern Africa or Nigeria?
- Eastern and Southern Africa, at 161.87 million against 54.28 million in Nigeria as of 2023.
- What is the difference in women of reproductive age between Eastern and Southern Africa and Nigeria?
- 107.60 million, with Eastern and Southern Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Eastern and Southern Africa and Nigeria?
- 34 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2023.
- How do Eastern and Southern Africa and Nigeria rank globally for women of reproductive age?
- Eastern and Southern Africa ranks 4th and Nigeria ranks 7th of 9 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNICEF, published as Women of reproductive age. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.