Nigeria: Number of neonatal deaths
In , Nigeria's Number of neonatal deaths was 295,006.00.
That's up 0.2% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 11,587.60 . Nigeria ranks #2 globally out of 196 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #1 of 48.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.DTH.NMRT) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 295,006.00
- Trough
- 251,407.00
- 1-year change
- +0.2%
- 5-year change
- +4.2%
- +0.8% / yr
- 10-year change
- +5.4%
- +0.5% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Number of neonatal deaths |
|---|---|
| 295,006.0000 | |
| 294,425.0000 | |
| 291,114.0000 | |
| 287,722.0000 | |
| 282,628.0000 | |
| 283,004.0000 | |
| 283,238.0000 | |
| 282,641.0000 | |
| 281,986.0000 | |
| 281,973.0000 |
About Number of neonatal deaths
Number of neonates dying before reaching 28 days of age.
Indicator code: SH.DTH.NMRT • Category: Health & Population
Frequently asked questions
- What was Nigeria's Number of neonatal deaths in 2024?
- In 2024, Nigeria's Number of neonatal deaths was 295,006.00, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Nigeria's Number of neonatal deaths rising or falling?
- Nigeria's Number of neonatal deaths rose 0.2% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Nigeria rank globally on Number of neonatal deaths?
- In 2024, Nigeria ranked #2 out of 196 countries reporting Number of neonatal deaths.
- How does Nigeria'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 Nigeria is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #1 of 48.
- What is Number of neonatal deaths and how is it measured?
- Number of neonates dying before reaching 28 days of age.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.DTH.NMRT), CC BY 4.0.