Lesotho vs South Sudan: 3.2.2 Neonatal mortality rate
Lesotho
35.3
in 2021
South Sudan
39.6
in 2021
Lesotho rank
4th
South Sudan rank
1st
3.2.2 Neonatal mortality rate over time
- Lesotho
- South Sudan
How they compare
South Sudan currently reports 39.6 against 35.3 in Lesotho, a difference of 4.3.
That makes South Sudan's figure about 1.1 times Lesotho's.
Across all 22 years both countries report, South Sudan has been ahead every year.
Lesotho ranks 4th and South Sudan ranks 1st of 199 countries.
South Sudan has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Lesotho | South Sudan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 36.35 | 50.26 | 13.91 | South Sudan |
| 2010s | 37.67 | 40.61 | 2.94 | South Sudan |
| 2020s | 35.6 | 39.7 | 4.1 | South Sudan |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate, Lesotho or South Sudan?
- South Sudan, at 39.6 against 35.3 in Lesotho as of 2021.
- What is the difference in 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate between Lesotho and South Sudan?
- 4.3, with South Sudan ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Lesotho and South Sudan?
- 22 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2021.
- How do Lesotho and South Sudan rank globally for 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate?
- Lesotho ranks 4th and South Sudan ranks 1st 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.