South Africa - Neonatal Mortality Rate
Since 2014, South Africa Neonatal Mortality Rate increased 1.1% year on year. In 2019, the country was ranked number 80 comparing other countries in Neonatal Mortality Rate at 11.5 Units (Deaths) Per Thousand Live Births. Lesotho lead the ranking with 42.8 Units (Deaths) Per Thousand Live Births in 2019, -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 | 11.50 |
| 2018 | 11.40 |
| 2017 | 11.40 |
| 2016 | 11.20 |
| 2015 | 11.00 |
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How does South Africa 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 | |
| 79 |
#79
Tunisia
|
12 | 2019 | -0.8 % | -0.3 % | View data | |
| 80 |
#80
South Africa
|
12 | 2019 | +0.9 % | +1.1 % | View data | |
| 80 |
#80
Trinidad and Tobago
|
12 | 2019 | -3.4 % | -3.2 % | View data | |