Democratic Republic of the Congo vs Nigeria: Neonatal deaths - Current trends maintained

Democratic Republic of the Congo
115,709
in 2030
Nigeria
310,007
in 2030
Democratic Republic of the Congo rank
4th
Nigeria rank
1st

Neonatal deaths - Current trends maintained over time

  • Democratic Republic of the Congo
  • Nigeria
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How they compare

Nigeria currently reports 310,007 against 115,709 in Democratic Republic of the Congo, a difference of 194,298.

That makes Nigeria's figure about 2.7 times Democratic Republic of the Congo's.

Across all 6 years both countries report, Nigeria has been ahead every year.

Democratic Republic of the Congo ranks 4th and Nigeria ranks 1st of 200 countries.

Nigeria has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Democratic Republic of the Congo Nigeria Difference Ahead
2020s 110,745 303,097 192,352 Nigeria
2030s 115,709 310,007 194,298 Nigeria

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher neonatal deaths - current trends maintained, Democratic Republic of the Congo or Nigeria?
Nigeria, at 310,007 against 115,709 in Democratic Republic of the Congo as of 2030.
What is the difference in neonatal deaths - current trends maintained between Democratic Republic of the Congo and Nigeria?
194,298, with Nigeria ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Democratic Republic of the Congo and Nigeria?
6 years are reported by both, from 2025 to 2030.
How do Democratic Republic of the Congo and Nigeria rank globally for neonatal deaths - current trends maintained?
Democratic Republic of the Congo ranks 4th and Nigeria ranks 1st of 200 countries.
Where does this data come from?
UNICEF, published as Neonatal deaths - Current trends maintained (projection). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Neonatal deaths - Current trends maintained (projection)
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
212 places, 1,272 data points, 2025–2030
Last refreshed