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
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.