Burkina Faso vs Zambia: 3.2.2 Neonatal mortality rate

Burkina Faso
25.3
in 2021
Zambia
24.6
in 2021
Burkina Faso rank
28th
Zambia rank
31st

3.2.2 Neonatal mortality rate over time

  • Burkina Faso
  • Zambia
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How they compare

Burkina Faso currently reports 25.3 against 24.6 in Zambia, a difference of 0.7.

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

Burkina Faso ranks 28th and Zambia ranks 31st of 199 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Burkina Faso Zambia Difference Ahead
2000s 36.32 30.31 6.01 Burkina Faso
2010s 28.6 26.22 2.38 Burkina Faso
2020s 25.5 24.8 0.7 Burkina Faso

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate, Burkina Faso or Zambia?
Burkina Faso, at 25.3 against 24.6 in Zambia as of 2021.
What is the difference in 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate between Burkina Faso and Zambia?
0.7, with Burkina Faso ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Burkina Faso and Zambia?
22 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2021.
How do Burkina Faso and Zambia rank globally for 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate?
Burkina Faso ranks 28th and Zambia ranks 31st 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