Saudi Arabia vs United States: 3.2.2 Neonatal mortality rate (deaths per 1,000 live births)

Saudi Arabia
3.3
in 2021
United States
3.3
in 2021
Saudi Arabia rank
148th
United States rank
148th

3.2.2 Neonatal mortality rate (deaths per 1,000 live births) over time

  • Saudi Arabia
  • United States
4681012200020102021

How they compare

Saudi Arabia currently reports 3.3 against 3.3 in United States, a difference of 0.

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

Saudi Arabia ranks 148th and United States ranks 148th of 199 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Saudi Arabia United States Difference Ahead
2000s 9.02 4.47 4.55 Saudi Arabia
2010s 4.85 3.9 0.95 Saudi Arabia
2020s 3.35 3.35 0 —

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate, Saudi Arabia or United States?
Saudi Arabia, at 3.3 against 3.3 in United States as of 2021.
What is the difference in 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate between Saudi Arabia and United States?
0, with Saudi Arabia ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Saudi Arabia and United States?
22 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2021.
How do Saudi Arabia and United States rank globally for 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate?
Saudi Arabia ranks 148th and United States ranks 148th 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