Neonatal Mortality Rate (Per 1,000 Live Births) for African Countries in 1963
Created on April 10, 2021.
Updated on May 15, 2023.

In 1963, Liberia had the highest neonatal mortality rate (per 1,000 live births) in Africa (105.30), followed by Ivory Coast (85.00), and then Cameroon (68.50). Kenya had the lowest neonatal mortality rate (per 1,000 live births) (44.20) in Africa in 1963.

The World Bank defines neonatal mortality rate as "the number of neonates dying before reaching 28 days of age, per 1,000 live births in a given year".

See also: Infant Mortality Rate for African Countries in 1963.

Data Source: World Bank.
Neonatal Mortality Rate (Per 1K Live Births) for African Countries in 1963
Table of Neonatal Mortality Rate (Per 1K Live Births) for African Countries in 1963
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Country Neonatal Mortality Rate
Benin 62.70
Cameroon 68.50
Ivory Coast 85.00
Egypt 62.90
Kenya 44.20
Lesotho 64.50
Liberia 105.30
Mauritania 57.40
Morocco 64.60
Senegal 60.30
Rwanda 61.20

Infant Mortality Rate of African Countries

Use the links below to find the historical infant mortality rate per 1,000 live births for each African country.