Malawi vs Uganda: 3.2.2 Neonatal mortality rate

Malawi
19.3
in 2021
Uganda
19
in 2021
Malawi rank
49th
Uganda rank
51st

3.2.2 Neonatal mortality rate over time

  • Malawi
  • Uganda
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How they compare

Malawi currently reports 19.3 against 19 in Uganda, a difference of 0.3.

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

Malawi ranks 49th and Uganda ranks 51st of 199 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Malawi Uganda Difference Ahead
2000s 31.37 29.04 2.33 Malawi
2010s 23.02 22.67 0.35 Malawi
2020s 19.55 19.25 0.3 Malawi

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate, Malawi or Uganda?
Malawi, at 19.3 against 19 in Uganda as of 2021.
What is the difference in 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate between Malawi and Uganda?
0.3, with Malawi ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Malawi and Uganda?
22 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2021.
How do Malawi and Uganda rank globally for 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate?
Malawi ranks 49th and Uganda ranks 51st 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