3.2.2 Neonatal mortality rate (deaths per 1,000 live births) in Senegal
Senegal: 3.2.2 Neonatal mortality rate (deaths per 1,000 live births) was 21.1 in 2021. ▼ Falling
3.2.2 Neonatal mortality rate in Senegal, 2000–2021
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate in Senegal is 21.1, measured in 2021. That is the lowest value across all 22 years on record.
That represents a change of down 2.8% on the previous year and down 19.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate in Senegal peaked at 38.1 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 21.1, in 2021.
That places Senegal 43rd out of 199 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the top quarter.
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 Senegal, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 38.1 | — |
| 2001 | 37.1 | -2.6% |
| 2002 | 35.9 | -3.2% |
| 2003 | 34.7 | -3.3% |
| 2004 | 33.4 | -3.7% |
| 2005 | 32.1 | -3.9% |
| 2006 | 30.8 | -4.0% |
| 2007 | 29.7 | -3.6% |
| 2008 | 28.6 | -3.7% |
| 2009 | 27.7 | -3.1% |
| 2010 | 27 | -2.5% |
| 2011 | 26.3 | -2.6% |
| 2012 | 25.8 | -1.9% |
| 2013 | 25.3 | -1.9% |
| 2014 | 24.9 | -1.6% |
| 2015 | 24.5 | -1.6% |
| 2016 | 24.1 | -1.6% |
| 2017 | 23.5 | -2.5% |
| 2018 | 23 | -2.1% |
| 2019 | 22.3 | -3.0% |
| 2020 | 21.7 | -2.7% |
| 2021 | 21.1 | -2.8% |
Senegal compared with similar countries
- Senegal's 21.1 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 20, 1.1× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Senegal's 21.1 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 25.15, 84% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 32.81 | 27.7 | 38.1 | 10 |
| 2010s | 24.67 | 22.3 | 27 | 10 |
| 2020s | 21.4 | 21.1 | 21.7 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Senegal
More health data for Senegal
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.58 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.7598 % change on previous year (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 2,496 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 3 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 2.42 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0658 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 1.29 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per capita 0.0684 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate in Senegal?
- 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate in Senegal was 21.1 in 2021, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate recorded in Senegal?
- The highest recorded value was 38.1 in 2000.
- What is the lowest 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate recorded in Senegal?
- The lowest recorded value was 21.1 in 2021.
- How does Senegal rank for 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate?
- Senegal ranks 43rd out of 199 countries with data for 2021.
- Is 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate rising or falling in Senegal?
- Over the last ten years it is down 19.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Senegal 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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