Nigeria vs Sub-Saharan Africa: Neonatal mortality rate - Remains constant

Nigeria
39.05
in 2030
Sub-Saharan Africa
26.54
in 2030
Nigeria rank
2nd
Sub-Saharan Africa rank
2nd

Neonatal mortality rate - Remains constant over time

  • Nigeria
  • Sub-Saharan Africa
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How they compare

Nigeria currently reports 39.05 against 26.54 in Sub-Saharan Africa, a difference of 12.51.

That makes Nigeria's figure about 1.5 times Sub-Saharan Africa's.

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

Nigeria ranks 2nd and Sub-Saharan Africa ranks 2nd of 200 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Nigeria Sub-Saharan Africa Difference Ahead
2020s 39.05 26.55 12.5 Nigeria
2030s 39.05 26.54 12.51 Nigeria

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher neonatal mortality rate - remains constant, Nigeria or Sub-Saharan Africa?
Nigeria, at 39.05 against 26.54 in Sub-Saharan Africa as of 2030.
What is the difference in neonatal mortality rate - remains constant between Nigeria and Sub-Saharan Africa?
12.51, with Nigeria ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Nigeria and Sub-Saharan Africa?
6 years are reported by both, from 2025 to 2030.
How do Nigeria and Sub-Saharan Africa rank globally for neonatal mortality rate - remains constant?
Nigeria ranks 2nd and Sub-Saharan Africa ranks 2nd of 200 countries.
Where does this data come from?
UNICEF, published as Neonatal mortality rate - Remains constant (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 - Remains constant (projection)
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
212 places, 1,272 data points, 2025–2030
Last refreshed