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Nigeria Number of stillbirths 2026: Interactive Chart & Historical Data

Number of stillbirths in Nigeria stood at 183,749 in 2023, according to World Bank. The latest value is down 0.2% from 184,042 in 2022. Ten years earlier, in 2013, the value was 200,306 (down 8.3% since). The highest value since 2000 was 205,040 in 2015, the lowest 175,488 in 2000. Nigeria ranked 3rd highest of the 196 countries in this dataset in 2023; India ranked first.

Data source: World Bank · Category: Healthcare · Explore more indicators on EconDash

Data updated:Last checked:Frequency:AnnualCoverage:2000–2023

Key facts

What is the latest Number of stillbirths in Nigeria?

Number of stillbirths in Nigeria stood at 183,749 in 2023, according to World Bank.

Is Number of stillbirths in Nigeria rising or falling?

The latest value is down 0.2% from 184,042 in 2022. Ten years earlier, in 2013, the value was 200,306 (down 8.3% since).

How does Nigeria rank for Number of stillbirths?

Nigeria ranked 3rd highest of the 196 countries in this dataset in 2023; India ranked first.

What is the highest Number of stillbirths on record in Nigeria?

The highest value since 2000 was 205,040 in 2015, the lowest 175,488 in 2000.

Metadata for Number of stillbirths in Nigeria
IndicatorNumber of stillbirths
CountryNigeria
CategoryHealthcare
SourceWorld Bank
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Latest value: 183,749 (2023)

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Source:World Bank — series SH.DTH.STLB
License:CC BY 4.0
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APA

World Bank. (2026). Number of stillbirths — Nigeria [Data set]. Retrieved November 13, 2026, from EconDash: https://econdash.org/chart/wdi-sh-dth-stlb/NGA. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/SH.DTH.STLB

MLA

World Bank. "Number of stillbirths — Nigeria." EconDash, 2026, https://econdash.org/chart/wdi-sh-dth-stlb/NGA. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/SH.DTH.STLB.

Chicago

World Bank. 2026. "Number of stillbirths — Nigeria." EconDash. Accessed November 13, 2026. https://econdash.org/chart/wdi-sh-dth-stlb/NGA. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/SH.DTH.STLB.

BibTeX
@misc{econdash_wdi_sh_dth_stlb_nga,
  author = {{World Bank}},
  title = {{Number of stillbirths --- Nigeria}},
  howpublished = {EconDash},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://econdash.org/chart/wdi-sh-dth-stlb/NGA},
  note = {Accessed: 2026-11-13. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/SH.DTH.STLB}
}