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
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.