Madagascar vs Zambia: 3.2.2 Neonatal mortality rate

Madagascar
24.1
in 2021
Zambia
24.6
in 2021
Madagascar rank
33rd
Zambia rank
31st

3.2.2 Neonatal mortality rate over time

  • Madagascar
  • Zambia
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How they compare

Zambia currently reports 24.6 against 24.1 in Madagascar, a difference of 0.5.

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

Madagascar ranks 33rd and Zambia ranks 31st of 199 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Madagascar Zambia Difference Ahead
2000s 28.11 30.31 2.2 Zambia
2010s 24.33 26.22 1.89 Zambia
2020s 24.1 24.8 0.7 Zambia

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate, Madagascar or Zambia?
Zambia, at 24.6 against 24.1 in Madagascar as of 2021.
What is the difference in 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate between Madagascar and Zambia?
0.5, with Zambia ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Madagascar and Zambia?
22 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2021.
How do Madagascar and Zambia rank globally for 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate?
Madagascar ranks 33rd 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
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