Nigeria - Neonatal Mortality Rate
Since 2014, Nigeria Neonatal Mortality Rate was down by 0.8% year on year. In 2019, the country was ranked number 6 comparing other countries in Neonatal Mortality Rate at 35.9 Units (Deaths) Per Thousand Live Births. 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 recorded the best 5 years average 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 | 35.90 |
| 2018 | 36.30 |
| 2017 | 36.70 |
| 2016 | 36.90 |
| 2015 | 37.10 |
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How does Nigeria 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 | |
| 6 |
#6
Afghanistan
|
36 | 2019 | -2.7 % | -2.9 % | View data | |
| 6 |
#6
Nigeria
|
36 | 2019 | -1.1 % | -0.8 % | View data | |
| 8 |
#8
Guinea-Bissau
|
35 | 2019 | -2.0 % | -2.3 % | View data | |