How does Equatorial Guinea rank globally on Mortality rate, neonatal (per 1,000 live births)?

In 2024, Equatorial Guinea ranked #20 out of 196 countries reporting Mortality rate, neonatal (per 1,000 live births).

How does Equatorial Guinea's Mortality rate, neonatal (per 1,000 live births) compare to the world average?

The global average for Mortality rate, neonatal (per 1,000 live births) in 2024 was 11.40, so Equatorial Guinea is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #16 of 48.

Equatorial Guinea: Mortality rate, neonatal (per 1,000 live births)

Name: Equatorial Guinea: Mortality rate, neonatal (per 1,000 live births)
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In 2024, Equatorial Guinea's Mortality rate, neonatal (per 1,000 live births) was 26.30.

That's down 1.5% from 2023, the highest value since 2023.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 11.40 . Equatorial Guinea ranks #20 globally out of 196 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #16 of 48.

Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.DYN.NMRT) • Data as of 2024

Trend (2005–2024)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 41.80; 2005
Trough: 26.30; 2024
1-year change: -1.5%
5-year change: -9.9%; -2.1% / yr
10-year change: -18.1%; -2.0% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Mortality rate, neonatal (per 1,000 live births)
2024	26.3000
2023	26.7000
2022	27.4000
2021	28.0000
2020	28.6000
2019	29.2000
2018	29.8000
2017	30.5000
2016	30.9000
2015	31.5000

About Mortality rate, neonatal (per 1,000 live births)

Neonatal mortality rate is the number of neonates dying before reaching 28 days of age, per 1,000 live births in a given year.

Indicator code: SH.DYN.NMRT • Category: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was Equatorial Guinea's Mortality rate, neonatal (per 1,000 live births) in 2024?: In 2024, Equatorial Guinea's Mortality rate, neonatal (per 1,000 live births) was 26.30, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Equatorial Guinea's Mortality rate, neonatal (per 1,000 live births) rising or falling?: Equatorial Guinea's Mortality rate, neonatal (per 1,000 live births) fell 1.5% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Equatorial Guinea rank globally on Mortality rate, neonatal (per 1,000 live births)?: In 2024, Equatorial Guinea ranked #20 out of 196 countries reporting Mortality rate, neonatal (per 1,000 live births).
How does Equatorial Guinea's Mortality rate, neonatal (per 1,000 live births) compare to the world average?: The global average for Mortality rate, neonatal (per 1,000 live births) in 2024 was 11.40, so Equatorial Guinea is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #16 of 48.
What is Mortality rate, neonatal (per 1,000 live births) and how is it measured?: Neonatal mortality rate is the number of neonates dying before reaching 28 days of age, per 1,000 live births in a given year.

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Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.DYN.NMRT), CC BY 4.0.