Niger vs Sub-Saharan Africa: Neonatal mortality rate - Current trends maintained
Niger
31.66
in 2030
Sub-Saharan Africa
24.96
in 2030
Niger rank
5th
Sub-Saharan Africa rank
2nd
Neonatal mortality rate - Current trends maintained over time
- Niger
- Sub-Saharan Africa
How they compare
Niger currently reports 31.66 against 24.96 in Sub-Saharan Africa, a difference of 6.7.
That makes Niger's figure about 1.3 times Sub-Saharan Africa's.
Across all 6 years both countries report, Niger has been ahead every year.
Niger ranks 5th and Sub-Saharan Africa ranks 2nd of 200 countries.
Niger has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Niger | Sub-Saharan Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 32.2 | 25.74 | 6.46 | Niger |
| 2030s | 31.66 | 24.96 | 6.7 | Niger |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher neonatal mortality rate - current trends maintained, Niger or Sub-Saharan Africa?
- Niger, at 31.66 against 24.96 in Sub-Saharan Africa as of 2030.
- What is the difference in neonatal mortality rate - current trends maintained between Niger and Sub-Saharan Africa?
- 6.7, with Niger ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Niger and Sub-Saharan Africa?
- 6 years are reported by both, from 2025 to 2030.
- How do Niger and Sub-Saharan Africa rank globally for neonatal mortality rate - current trends maintained?
- Niger ranks 5th and Sub-Saharan Africa ranks 2nd of 200 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNICEF, published as Neonatal mortality rate - Current trends maintained (projection). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.