Neonatal Mortality Rate (Per 1,000 Live Births) for African Countries in 1979

According to data from the World Bank, in 1979, Mali had the highest neonatal mortality rate (per 1,000 live births) in Africa (86.4), followed by Comoros (75.3), and Liberia (74.1). On the other hand, Mauritius had the lowest neonatal mortality rate in Africa in 1979 (20.1).

The chart and table below shows the neonatal mortality rate for African countries in 1979.

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".