Nigeria vs Pakistan: 3.2.2 Neonatal mortality rate

Nigeria
34.9
in 2021
Pakistan
39.4
in 2021
Nigeria rank
5th
Pakistan rank
2nd

3.2.2 Neonatal mortality rate over time

  • Nigeria
  • Pakistan
0204060200020102021

How they compare

Pakistan currently reports 39.4 against 34.9 in Nigeria, a difference of 4.5.

That makes Pakistan's figure about 1.1 times Nigeria's.

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

Nigeria ranks 5th and Pakistan ranks 2nd of 199 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Nigeria Pakistan Difference Ahead
2000s 41.87 53.41 11.54 Pakistan
2010s 37.15 45.68 8.53 Pakistan
2020s 35.2 39.9 4.7 Pakistan

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate, Nigeria or Pakistan?
Pakistan, at 39.4 against 34.9 in Nigeria as of 2021.
What is the difference in 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate between Nigeria and Pakistan?
4.5, with Pakistan ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Nigeria and Pakistan?
22 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2021.
How do Nigeria and Pakistan rank globally for 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate?
Nigeria ranks 5th and Pakistan ranks 2nd 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