Neonatal Mortality Rate (Per 1,000 Live Births) for African Countries in 1966

According to data from the World Bank, in 1966, Liberia had the highest neonatal mortality rate (per 1,000 live births) in Africa (100.5), followed by Mali (99), and Ivory Coast (82.3). On the other hand, Zimbabwe had the lowest neonatal mortality rate in Africa in 1966 (32.3).

The chart and table below shows the neonatal mortality rate for African countries in 1966.

You can also see links below for the trend of the neonatal mortality rate for African countries.

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".