South Sudan - Neonatal Mortality Rate
Since 2014, South Sudan Neonatal Mortality Rate decreased by 0.2% year on year. At 38.6 Units (Deaths) Per Thousand Live Births in 2019, the country was ranked number 4 among other countries in Neonatal Mortality Rate. South Sudan is overtaken by Central African Republic, which was number 3 with 39.7 Units (Deaths) Per Thousand Live Births and is followed by Somalia at 36.9 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. Venezuela recorded the best 5 years average 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 | 38.60 |
| 2018 | 38.50 |
| 2017 | 38.60 |
| 2016 | 38.70 |
| 2015 | 38.90 |
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How does South Sudan 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 |
| 3 |
#3
Central African Republic
|
40 | 2019 | -2.5 % | -1.9 % | 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 |