Mauritania vs Papua New Guinea: 3.2.2 Neonatal mortality rate

Mauritania
22.6
in 2021
Papua New Guinea
21.2
in 2021
Mauritania rank
39th
Papua New Guinea rank
42nd

3.2.2 Neonatal mortality rate over time

  • Mauritania
  • Papua New Guinea
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How they compare

Mauritania currently reports 22.6 against 21.2 in Papua New Guinea, a difference of 1.4.

That makes Mauritania's figure about 1.1 times Papua New Guinea's.

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

Mauritania ranks 39th and Papua New Guinea ranks 42nd of 199 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Mauritania Papua New Guinea Difference Ahead
2000s 33.35 28.24 5.11 Mauritania
2010s 26.06 24.11 1.95 Mauritania
2020s 22.85 21.4 1.45 Mauritania

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate, Mauritania or Papua New Guinea?
Mauritania, at 22.6 against 21.2 in Papua New Guinea as of 2021.
What is the difference in 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate between Mauritania and Papua New Guinea?
1.4, with Mauritania ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Mauritania and Papua New Guinea?
22 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2021.
How do Mauritania and Papua New Guinea rank globally for 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate?
Mauritania ranks 39th and Papua New Guinea ranks 42nd 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