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

Nigeria
39.05
in 2030
South Sudan
39.47
in 2030
Nigeria rank
2nd
South Sudan rank
1st

Neonatal mortality rate - Current trends maintained over time

  • Nigeria
  • South Sudan
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How they compare

South Sudan currently reports 39.47 against 39.05 in Nigeria, a difference of 0.42.

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

Nigeria ranks 2nd and South Sudan ranks 1st of 200 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Nigeria South Sudan Difference Ahead
2020s 39.05 39.47 0.4201 South Sudan
2030s 39.05 39.47 0.4201 South Sudan

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher neonatal mortality rate - current trends maintained, Nigeria or South Sudan?
South Sudan, at 39.47 against 39.05 in Nigeria as of 2030.
What is the difference in neonatal mortality rate - current trends maintained between Nigeria and South Sudan?
0.42, with South Sudan ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Nigeria and South Sudan?
6 years are reported by both, from 2025 to 2030.
How do Nigeria and South Sudan rank globally for neonatal mortality rate - current trends maintained?
Nigeria ranks 2nd and South Sudan ranks 1st 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