Kenya - Neonatal Mortality Rate
Since 2014, Kenya Neonatal Mortality Rate fell by 1.9% year on year. At 21 Units (Deaths) Per Thousand Live Births in 2019, the country was ranked number 43 comparing other countries in Neonatal Mortality Rate. Lesotho topped the ranking with 42.8 Units (Deaths) Per Thousand Live Births in 2019, a fall of 1.4% compared to 2018. Pakistan, Central African Republic and South Sudan respectively ranked number 2, 3 and 4 in this ranking. Venezuela witnessed the best average annual growth at +5.3% per year, while Macedonia recorded the worst performance at -15.6% per year.
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| Date | Units (Deaths) Per Thousand Live Births |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 21.00 |
| 2018 | 21.50 |
| 2017 | 21.90 |
| 2016 | 22.30 |
| 2015 | 22.70 |
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How does Kenya rank in Neonatal Mortality Rate?
| # | 193 Countries | Units (Deaths) Per Thousand Live Births | Last | YoY | 5‑years CAGR | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
#1
Lesotho
|
43 | 2019 | -1.4 % | -0.1 % | View data | |
| 2 |
#2
Pakistan
|
41 | 2019 | -2.4 % | -2.3 % | View data | |
| 43 |
#43
Burundi
|
21 | 2019 | -2.3 % | -2.6 % | View data | |
| 43 |
#43
Kenya
|
21 | 2019 | -2.3 % | -1.9 % | View data | |
| 45 |
#45
Tanzania
|
20 | 2019 | -1.9 % | -2.1 % | View data | |