Nigeria - Under 5 Mortality Rate
Since 2014, Nigeria Under 5 Mortality Rate fell by 1.8% year on year. In 2019, the country was number 1 among other countries in Under 5 Mortality Rate at 117.2 Units (Deaths) Per Thousand Live Births. Somalia, Chad and Central African Republic respectively ranked number 2, 3 and 4 in this ranking. Venezuela recorded the best 5 years average growth at +6.1% per year, while Macedonia recorded the worst performance at -13.4% per year.
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| Date | Units (Deaths) Per Thousand Live Births |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 117.20 |
| 2018 | 120.00 |
| 2017 | 122.80 |
| 2016 | 125.00 |
| 2015 | 126.80 |
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How does Nigeria rank in Under 5 Mortality Rate?
| # | 193 Countries | Units (Deaths) Per Thousand Live Births | Last | YoY | 5‑years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
#1
Nigeria
|
117 | 2019 | -2.3 % | -1.8 % | View data |
| 2 |
#2
Somalia
|
117 | 2019 | -2.7 % | -3.1 % | View data |
| 3 |
#3
Chad
|
114 | 2019 | -3.3 % | -3.1 % | View data |
| 4 |
#4
Central African Republic
|
110 | 2019 | -3.6 % | -3.5 % | View data |
| 5 |
#5
Sierra Leone
|
109 | 2019 | -3.8 % | -4.5 % | View data |