Nigeria - Infant Mortality Rate
Since 2014, Nigeria Infant Mortality Rate decreased by 1.3% year on year. With 81.23 Units (Deaths) Per Thousand Live Births in 2019, the country was number 3 among other countries in Infant Mortality Rate. Nigeria is overtaken by Central African Republic, which was number 2 with 83.29 Units (Deaths) Per Thousand Live Births and is followed by Somalia with 80.96 Units (Deaths) Per Thousand Live Births. Central African Republic lead the ranking with 89.77 Units (Deaths) Per Thousand Live Births in 2019, a decrease of 1.3% compared to 2018. Venezuela witnessed the best average annual growth at +8.9% per year, while Montenegro was the worst growing country at -12.8% per year.
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| Date | Units (Deaths) Per Thousand Live Births |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 81.23 |
| 2018 | 82.59 |
| 2017 | 83.95 |
| 2016 | 85.00 |
| 2015 | 85.91 |
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How does Nigeria rank in Infant Mortality Rate?
| # | 582 Countries | Units (Deaths) Per Thousand Live Births | Last | YoY | 5‑years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
#1
Central African Republic
|
90 | 2019 | -1.3 % | -2.2 % | View data |
| 3 |
#3
Nigeria
|
81 | 2019 | -1.7 % | -1.3 % | View data |
| 4 |
#4
Somalia
|
81 | 2019 | -1.7 % | -2.5 % | View data |
| 5 |
#5
Sierra Leone
|
81 | 2019 | -3.6 % | -3.7 % | View data |
| 6 |
#6
Chad
|
76 | 2019 | -1.6 % | -2.1 % | View data |