West and Central Africa vs Zimbabwe: Neonatal mortality rate - Current trends maintained

West and Central Africa
28.85
in 2030
Zimbabwe
33.68
in 2030
West and Central Africa rank
1st
Zimbabwe rank
3rd

Neonatal mortality rate - Current trends maintained over time

  • West and Central Africa
  • Zimbabwe
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How they compare

Zimbabwe currently reports 33.68 against 28.85 in West and Central Africa, a difference of 4.83.

That makes Zimbabwe's figure about 1.2 times West and Central Africa's.

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

West and Central Africa ranks 1st and Zimbabwe ranks 3rd of 11 groups.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade West and Central Africa Zimbabwe Difference Ahead
2020s 29.51 33.68 4.18 Zimbabwe
2030s 28.85 33.68 4.83 Zimbabwe

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher neonatal mortality rate - current trends maintained, West and Central Africa or Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe, at 33.68 against 28.85 in West and Central Africa as of 2030.
What is the difference in neonatal mortality rate - current trends maintained between West and Central Africa and Zimbabwe?
4.83, with Zimbabwe ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for West and Central Africa and Zimbabwe?
6 years are reported by both, from 2025 to 2030.
How do West and Central Africa and Zimbabwe rank globally for neonatal mortality rate - current trends maintained?
West and Central Africa ranks 1st and Zimbabwe ranks 3rd of 11 groups.
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