3.2.2 Neonatal mortality rate (deaths per 1,000 live births) in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: 3.2.2 Neonatal mortality rate (deaths per 1,000 live births) was 31.9 in 2021. ▼ Falling
3.2.2 Neonatal mortality rate in Central African Republic, 2000–2021
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate in Central African Republic is 31.9, measured in 2021. That is the lowest value across all 22 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.5% on the previous year and down 10.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate in Central African Republic peaked at 43.1 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 31.9, in 2021.
Central African Republic ranks 12th of 199 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 22 years of available data.
3.2.2 Neonatal mortality rate (deaths per 1,000 live births) in Central African Republic, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 43.1 | — |
| 2001 | 42.4 | -1.6% |
| 2002 | 41.7 | -1.7% |
| 2003 | 41 | -1.7% |
| 2004 | 40.4 | -1.5% |
| 2005 | 39.7 | -1.7% |
| 2006 | 39 | -1.8% |
| 2007 | 38.2 | -2.1% |
| 2008 | 37.5 | -1.8% |
| 2009 | 36.8 | -1.9% |
| 2010 | 36.2 | -1.6% |
| 2011 | 35.7 | -1.4% |
| 2012 | 35.3 | -1.1% |
| 2013 | 34.9 | -1.1% |
| 2014 | 34.6 | -0.9% |
| 2015 | 34.3 | -0.9% |
| 2016 | 33.9 | -1.2% |
| 2017 | 33.6 | -0.9% |
| 2018 | 33.2 | -1.2% |
| 2019 | 32.8 | -1.2% |
| 2020 | 32.4 | -1.2% |
| 2021 | 31.9 | -1.5% |
Central African Republic compared with similar countries
- Central African Republic's 31.9 is above the median for low income countries, which is 26.7, 1.2× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Central African Republic's 31.9 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 25.15, 1.3× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 39.98 | 36.8 | 43.1 | 10 |
| 2010s | 34.45 | 32.8 | 36.2 | 10 |
| 2020s | 32.15 | 31.9 | 32.4 | 2 |
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- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 4.9 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0934 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 4.96 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per capita 0.0949 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate in Central African Republic?
- 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate in Central African Republic was 31.9 in 2021, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate recorded in Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 43.1 in 2000.
- What is the lowest 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 31.9 in 2021.
- How does Central African Republic rank for 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate?
- Central African Republic ranks 12th out of 199 countries with data for 2021.
- Is 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate rising or falling in Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is down 10.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Central African Republic data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of 3.2.2 Neonatal mortality rate (deaths per 1,000 live births). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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