Nigeria vs South Asia: Neonatal mortality rate - Current trends maintained

Nigeria
39.05
in 2030
South Asia
17.05
in 2030
Nigeria rank
2nd
South Asia rank
4th

Neonatal mortality rate - Current trends maintained over time

  • Nigeria
  • South Asia
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How they compare

Nigeria currently reports 39.05 against 17.05 in South Asia, a difference of 22.

That makes Nigeria's figure about 2.3 times South Asia's.

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

Nigeria ranks 2nd and South Asia ranks 4th of 200 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Nigeria South Asia Difference Ahead
2020s 39.05 18.94 20.11 Nigeria
2030s 39.05 17.05 22 Nigeria

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher neonatal mortality rate - current trends maintained, Nigeria or South Asia?
Nigeria, at 39.05 against 17.05 in South Asia as of 2030.
What is the difference in neonatal mortality rate - current trends maintained between Nigeria and South Asia?
22, with Nigeria ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Nigeria and South Asia?
6 years are reported by both, from 2025 to 2030.
How do Nigeria and South Asia rank globally for neonatal mortality rate - current trends maintained?
Nigeria ranks 2nd and South Asia ranks 4th 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.

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About this data

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