Democratic Republic of Congo vs Nigeria: Neonatal deaths: High-income country average rate … projection

Democratic Republic of Congo
13,866
in 2030
Nigeria
22,240
in 2030
Democratic Republic of Congo rank
4th
Nigeria rank
2nd

Neonatal deaths: High-income country average rate … projection over time

  • Democratic Republic of Congo
  • Nigeria
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How they compare

Nigeria currently reports 22,240 against 13,866 in Democratic Republic of Congo, a difference of 8,374.

That makes Nigeria's figure about 1.6 times Democratic Republic of Congo's.

Across all 6 years both countries report, Nigeria has been ahead every year.

Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 4th and Nigeria ranks 2nd of 200 countries.

Nigeria has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Democratic Republic of Congo Nigeria Difference Ahead
2020s 42,861 97,069 54,208 Nigeria
2030s 13,866 22,240 8,374 Nigeria

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher neonatal deaths - high-income country average rate matched, Democratic Republic of Congo or Nigeria?
Nigeria, at 22,240 against 13,866 in Democratic Republic of Congo as of 2030.
What is the difference in neonatal deaths - high-income country average rate matched between Democratic Republic of Congo and Nigeria?
8,374, with Nigeria ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Democratic Republic of Congo and Nigeria?
6 years are reported by both, from 2025 to 2030.
How do Democratic Republic of Congo and Nigeria rank globally for neonatal deaths - high-income country average rate matched?
Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 4th and Nigeria ranks 2nd of 200 countries.
Where does this data come from?
UNICEF, published as Neonatal deaths - High-income country average rate matched (projection). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Neonatal deaths - High-income country average rate matched (projection)
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
212 places, 1,272 data points, 2025–2030
Last refreshed