Malaysia vs Uruguay: 3.2.2 Neonatal mortality rate

Malaysia
4.2
in 2021
Uruguay
4
in 2021
Malaysia rank
137th
Uruguay rank
140th

3.2.2 Neonatal mortality rate over time

  • Malaysia
  • Uruguay
02468200020102021

How they compare

Malaysia currently reports 4.2 against 4 in Uruguay, a difference of 0.2.

That makes Malaysia's figure about 1.1 times Uruguay's.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 22 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Uruguay ahead.

Malaysia ranks 137th and Uruguay ranks 140th of 199 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Malaysia averaged higher in 1 and Uruguay in 2.

Head to head by decade

Decade Malaysia Uruguay Difference Ahead
2000s 4.46 7.13 2.67 Uruguay
2010s 4.2 4.71 0.51 Uruguay
2020s 4.2 4 0.2 Malaysia

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate, Malaysia or Uruguay?
Malaysia, at 4.2 against 4 in Uruguay as of 2021.
What is the difference in 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate between Malaysia and Uruguay?
0.2, with Malaysia ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Malaysia and Uruguay?
22 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2021.
How do Malaysia and Uruguay rank globally for 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate?
Malaysia ranks 137th and Uruguay ranks 140th 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