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Nigeria Number of neonatal deaths 2026: Interactive Chart & Historical Data

Number of neonatal deaths in Nigeria stood at 295,006 in 2024, according to World Bank. The latest value is up 0.2% from 294,425 in 2023. Ten years earlier, in 2014, the value was 279,929 (up 5.4% since). The latest value is the highest since 1968; the lowest was 178,740 in 1971. Nigeria ranked 2nd highest of the 196 countries in this dataset in 2024; India ranked first.

Data source: World Bank · Category: Healthcare · Explore more indicators on EconDash

Data updated:Last checked:Frequency:AnnualCoverage:1960–2024

Key facts

What is the latest Number of neonatal deaths in Nigeria?

Number of neonatal deaths in Nigeria stood at 295,006 in 2024, according to World Bank.

Is Number of neonatal deaths in Nigeria rising or falling?

The latest value is up 0.2% from 294,425 in 2023. Ten years earlier, in 2014, the value was 279,929 (up 5.4% since).

How does Nigeria rank for Number of neonatal deaths?

Nigeria ranked 2nd highest of the 196 countries in this dataset in 2024; India ranked first.

What is the highest Number of neonatal deaths on record in Nigeria?

The latest value is the highest since 1968; the lowest was 178,740 in 1971.

Metadata for Number of neonatal deaths in Nigeria
IndicatorNumber of neonatal deaths
CountryNigeria
CategoryHealthcare
SourceWorld Bank
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Latest value: 295,006 (2024)

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Source:World Bank — series SH.DTH.NMRT
License:CC BY 4.0
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APA

World Bank. (2026). Number of neonatal deaths — Nigeria [Data set]. Retrieved November 13, 2026, from EconDash: https://econdash.org/chart/wdi-sh-dth-nmrt/NGA. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/SH.DTH.NMRT

MLA

World Bank. "Number of neonatal deaths — Nigeria." EconDash, 2026, https://econdash.org/chart/wdi-sh-dth-nmrt/NGA. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/SH.DTH.NMRT.

Chicago

World Bank. 2026. "Number of neonatal deaths — Nigeria." EconDash. Accessed November 13, 2026. https://econdash.org/chart/wdi-sh-dth-nmrt/NGA. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/SH.DTH.NMRT.

BibTeX
@misc{econdash_wdi_sh_dth_nmrt_nga,
  author = {{World Bank}},
  title = {{Number of neonatal deaths --- Nigeria}},
  howpublished = {EconDash},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://econdash.org/chart/wdi-sh-dth-nmrt/NGA},
  note = {Accessed: 2026-11-13. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/SH.DTH.NMRT}
}