How does Dominican Republic rank globally on Mortality rate, neonatal (per 1,000 live births)?

In 2024, Dominican Republic ranked #40 out of 196 countries reporting Mortality rate, neonatal (per 1,000 live births).

Dominican Republic: Mortality rate, neonatal (per 1,000 live births)

Name: Dominican Republic: Mortality rate, neonatal (per 1,000 live births)
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In 2024, Dominican Republic's Mortality rate, neonatal (per 1,000 live births) was 21.20.

That's down 2.8% from 2023, the highest value since 2023.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 11.40 . Dominican Republic ranks #40 globally out of 196 reporting countries. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #3 of 35.

Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.DYN.NMRT) • Data as of 2024

Trend (2005–2024)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 24.40; 2015
Trough: 21.20; 2024
1-year change: -2.8%
5-year change: -11.3%; -2.4% / yr
10-year change: -12.8%; -1.4% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Mortality rate, neonatal (per 1,000 live births)
2024	21.2000
2023	21.8000
2022	22.5000
2021	23.0000
2020	23.5000
2019	23.9000
2018	24.2000
2017	24.4000
2016	24.4000
2015	24.4000

About Mortality rate, neonatal (per 1,000 live births)

Neonatal mortality rate is the number of neonates dying before reaching 28 days of age, per 1,000 live births in a given year.

Indicator code: SH.DYN.NMRT • Category: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was Dominican Republic's Mortality rate, neonatal (per 1,000 live births) in 2024?: In 2024, Dominican Republic's Mortality rate, neonatal (per 1,000 live births) was 21.20, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Dominican Republic's Mortality rate, neonatal (per 1,000 live births) rising or falling?: Dominican Republic's Mortality rate, neonatal (per 1,000 live births) fell 2.8% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Dominican Republic rank globally on Mortality rate, neonatal (per 1,000 live births)?: In 2024, Dominican Republic ranked #40 out of 196 countries reporting Mortality rate, neonatal (per 1,000 live births).
How does Dominican Republic's Mortality rate, neonatal (per 1,000 live births) compare to the world average?: The global average for Mortality rate, neonatal (per 1,000 live births) in 2024 was 11.40, so Dominican Republic is above the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #3 of 35.
What is Mortality rate, neonatal (per 1,000 live births) and how is it measured?: Neonatal mortality rate is the number of neonates dying before reaching 28 days of age, per 1,000 live births in a given year.

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Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.DYN.NMRT), CC BY 4.0.