West and Central Africa
None of the countries from the West and Central Africa region feature in Cluster 1 β top performing countries, based on overall performance in the KidsRights Index 2026. Cabo Verde is the only country from the region that features in Cluster 2. The highest proportion of countries from the region are concentrated in the lowest cluster at 42%, with scope for significant improvement across all childrenβs rights.
Overview of West and Central Africa
West and Central Africa
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Insights
Number of Countries
24
Best Position
#1
Total population region
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Total under 18
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Regional Ranking & Analysis
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Changes in West and Central Africa compared to last year
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Comparison 2025 β 2026 Β· π West and Central Africa
π Top 10 decreasing countries
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