Nigeria vs World: Neonatal mortality rate - Remains constant

Nigeria
39.05
in 2030
World
17.55
in 2030
Nigeria rank
2nd
World rank
1st

Neonatal mortality rate - Remains constant over time

  • Nigeria
  • World
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How they compare

Nigeria currently reports 39.05 against 17.55 in World, a difference of 21.5.

That makes Nigeria's figure about 2.2 times World's.

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

Nigeria ranks 2nd and World ranks 1st of 200 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Nigeria World Difference Ahead
2020s 39.05 17.38 21.66 Nigeria
2030s 39.05 17.55 21.5 Nigeria

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher neonatal mortality rate - remains constant, Nigeria or World?
Nigeria, at 39.05 against 17.55 in World as of 2030.
What is the difference in neonatal mortality rate - remains constant between Nigeria and World?
21.5, with Nigeria ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Nigeria and World?
6 years are reported by both, from 2025 to 2030.
How do Nigeria and World rank globally for neonatal mortality rate - remains constant?
Nigeria ranks 2nd and World ranks 1st 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