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Niger: Number of neonatal deaths

In , Niger's Number of neonatal deaths was 36,634.00.

That's up 0.7% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 11,587.60 . Niger ranks #12 globally out of 196 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #7 of 48.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

Niger Number of neonatal deaths trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
36,634.00
Trough
26,503.00
1-year change
+0.7%
5-year change
+7.4%
+1.4% / yr
10-year change
+17.7%
+1.6% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Number of neonatal deaths
36,634.0000
36,385.0000
35,651.0000
34,832.0000
34,503.0000
34,103.0000
33,640.0000
33,234.0000
32,654.0000
31,966.0000

About Number of neonatal deaths

Number of neonates dying before reaching 28 days of age.

Indicator code: SH.DTH.NMRTCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was Niger's Number of neonatal deaths in 2024?
In 2024, Niger's Number of neonatal deaths was 36,634.00, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Niger's Number of neonatal deaths rising or falling?
Niger's Number of neonatal deaths rose 0.7% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Niger rank globally on Number of neonatal deaths?
In 2024, Niger ranked #12 out of 196 countries reporting Number of neonatal deaths.
How does Niger's Number of neonatal deaths compare to the world average?
The global average for Number of neonatal deaths in 2024 was 11,587.60, so Niger is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #7 of 48.
What is Number of neonatal deaths and how is it measured?
Number of neonates dying before reaching 28 days of age.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.DTH.NMRT), CC BY 4.0.