Neonatal Mortality Rate (Per 1,000 Live Births) for African Countries in 1971
Created on April 10, 2021.
Updated on May 15, 2023.

In 1971, Mali had the highest neonatal mortality rate (per 1,000 live births) in Africa (97.00), followed by Liberia (88.50), and then Ivory Coast (74.60). Mauritius had the lowest neonatal mortality rate (per 1,000 live births) (29.50) in Africa in 1971.

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 1971.

Data Source: World Bank.
Neonatal Mortality Rate (Per 1K Live Births) for African Countries in 1971
Table of Neonatal Mortality Rate (Per 1K Live Births) for African Countries in 1971
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Country Neonatal Mortality Rate
Algeria 68.00
Benin 57.80
Botswana 34.80
Burkina Faso 71.50
Burundi 49.80
Cameroon 56.80
Ivory Coast 74.60
Central African Republic 57.60
Egypt 60.40
Ghana 59.10
Kenya 38.60
Lesotho 61.30
Liberia 88.50
Madagascar 34.90
Malawi 68.00
Mali 97.00
Mauritania 55.60
Mauritius 29.50
Morocco 55.90
Zambia 35.40
Zimbabwe 32.50
Tanzania 45.60
Uganda 52.90
Tunisia 47.10
Togo 54.90
Sudan 46.10
Senegal 53.90
Rwanda 60.30
Niger 61.00
Nigeria 65.10
Namibia 31.20

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.