Nigeria - Infant Mortality Rate
Since 2014, Nigeria Infant Mortality Rate decreased by 1.6% year on year. At 74.2 Units (Deaths) Per Thousand Live Births in 2019, the country was number 3 comparing other countries in Infant Mortality Rate. Nigeria is overtaken by Sierra Leone, which was ranked number 2 with 80.9 Units (Deaths) Per Thousand Live Births and is followed by Somalia at 74 Units (Deaths) Per Thousand Live Births. Central African Republic ranked the highest with 81 Units (Deaths) Per Thousand Live Births in 2019, that is a fall of 2.9% versus 2018. Venezuela recorded the best 5 years average growth at +6.4% per year, while Macedonia was the worst growing country at -13.6% per year.
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| Date | Units (Deaths) Per Thousand Live Births |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 74.20 |
| 2018 | 75.70 |
| 2017 | 77.30 |
| 2016 | 78.50 |
| 2015 | 79.50 |
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How does Nigeria rank in Infant Mortality Rate?
| # | 193 Countries | Units (Deaths) Per Thousand Live Births | Last | YoY | 5‑years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
#1
Central African Republic
|
81 | 2019 | -2.9 % | -2.5 % | View data |
| 2 |
#2
Sierra Leone
|
81 | 2019 | -3.0 % | -3.1 % | View data |
| 3 |
#3
Nigeria
|
74 | 2019 | -2.0 % | -1.6 % | View data |
| 4 |
#4
Somalia
|
74 | 2019 | -2.5 % | -2.8 % | View data |
| 5 |
#5
Chad
|
69 | 2019 | -2.4 % | -2.3 % | View data |