Bulgaria vs United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: 3.2.2 Neonatal mortality rate

Bulgaria
3
in 2021
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
2.8
in 2021
Bulgaria rank
154th
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank
156th

3.2.2 Neonatal mortality rate over time

  • Bulgaria
  • United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
2468200020102021

How they compare

Bulgaria currently reports 3 against 2.8 in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, a difference of 0.2.

That makes Bulgaria's figure about 1.1 times United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland's.

Across all 22 years both countries report, Bulgaria has been ahead every year.

Bulgaria ranks 154th and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 156th of 199 countries.

Bulgaria has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Bulgaria United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Difference Ahead
2000s 6.32 3.47 2.85 Bulgaria
2010s 4.21 2.83 1.38 Bulgaria
2020s 3.05 2.8 0.25 Bulgaria

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate, Bulgaria or United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
Bulgaria, at 3 against 2.8 in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland as of 2021.
What is the difference in 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate between Bulgaria and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
0.2, with Bulgaria ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Bulgaria and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
22 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2021.
How do Bulgaria and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank globally for 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate?
Bulgaria ranks 154th and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 156th of 199 countries.
Where does this data come from?
UNICEF, published as 3.2.2 Neonatal mortality rate (deaths per 1,000 live births). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
3.2.2 Neonatal mortality rate (deaths per 1,000 live births)
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
199 places, 4,378 data points, 2000–2021
Last refreshed