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
0204060200020102021

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.

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About this data

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