Source: Estimates for causes of death 2000-2019 generated by the WHO and Maternal and Child Epidemiology Estimation Group (MCEE) 2022 and downloaded from http://data.unicef.org
key indicators
23
Newborn mortality rate (deaths per 1,000 live births)
2.2
Annual reduction in newborn mortality rate 2000-2020 (%)
52
Proportion of under-5 child deaths that are newborn (%)
22
Stillbirth rate (deaths per 1,000 births)
79
Skilled birth attendance (%)
52
Early initiation of breastfeeding (%)
8
Preterm birth rate (births <37 weeks per 100 live births)
308
Maternal mortality ratio (deaths per 100,000 live births)
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