Somalia - Neonatal Mortality Rate
Since 2014, Somalia Neonatal Mortality Rate decreased by 1.7% year on year. At 36.9 Units (Deaths) Per Thousand Live Births in 2019, the country was ranked number 5 among other countries in Neonatal Mortality Rate. Somalia is overtaken by South Sudan, which was number 4 with 38.6 Units (Deaths) Per Thousand Live Births and is followed by Nigeria at 35.9 Units (Deaths) Per Thousand Live Births. Lesotho lead the ranking with 42.8 Units (Deaths) Per Thousand Live Births in 2019, a decrease of 1.4% compared to 2018. Venezuela witnessed the best average annual growth at +5.3% per year, while Macedonia witnessed the worst performance at -15.6% per year.
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| Date | Units (Deaths) Per Thousand Live Births |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 36.90 |
| 2018 | 37.60 |
| 2017 | 38.20 |
| 2016 | 39.00 |
| 2015 | 39.60 |
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How does Somalia 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 | |
| 4 |
#4
South Sudan
|
39 | 2019 | +0.3 % | -0.2 % | View data | |
| 5 |
#5
Somalia
|
37 | 2019 | -1.9 % | -1.7 % | View data | |
| 6 |
#6
Afghanistan
|
36 | 2019 | -2.7 % | -2.9 % | View data | |