Niger vs Nigeria: 3.2.2 Neonatal mortality rate

Niger
33.7
in 2021
Nigeria
34.9
in 2021
Niger rank
8th
Nigeria rank
5th

3.2.2 Neonatal mortality rate over time

  • Niger
  • Nigeria
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How they compare

Nigeria currently reports 34.9 against 33.7 in Niger, a difference of 1.2.

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

Niger ranks 8th and Nigeria ranks 5th of 199 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Niger Nigeria Difference Ahead
2000s 38.72 41.87 3.15 Nigeria
2010s 33.85 37.15 3.3 Nigeria
2020s 33.8 35.2 1.4 Nigeria

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate, Niger or Nigeria?
Nigeria, at 34.9 against 33.7 in Niger as of 2021.
What is the difference in 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate between Niger and Nigeria?
1.2, with Nigeria ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Niger and Nigeria?
22 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2021.
How do Niger and Nigeria rank globally for 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate?
Niger ranks 8th and Nigeria ranks 5th 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