Malawi: Number of neonatal deaths
In , Malawi's Number of neonatal deaths was 15,906.00.
That's up 1.1% from 2023, the highest value since .
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 11,587.60 . Malawi ranks #32 globally out of 196 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #20 of 48.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.DTH.NMRT) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 16,603.00
- Trough
- 14,335.00
- 1-year change
- +1.1%
- 5-year change
- +7.0%
- +1.4% / yr
- 10-year change
- +7.7%
- +0.7% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Number of neonatal deaths |
|---|---|
| 15,906.0000 | |
| 15,738.0000 | |
| 15,557.0000 | |
| 15,360.0000 | |
| 15,158.0000 | |
| 14,867.0000 | |
| 14,616.0000 | |
| 14,441.0000 | |
| 14,335.0000 | |
| 14,501.0000 |
About Number of neonatal deaths
Number of neonates dying before reaching 28 days of age.
Indicator code: SH.DTH.NMRT • Category: Health & Population
Frequently asked questions
- What was Malawi's Number of neonatal deaths in 2024?
- In 2024, Malawi's Number of neonatal deaths was 15,906.00, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Malawi's Number of neonatal deaths rising or falling?
- Malawi's Number of neonatal deaths rose 1.1% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Malawi rank globally on Number of neonatal deaths?
- In 2024, Malawi ranked #32 out of 196 countries reporting Number of neonatal deaths.
- How does Malawi's Number of neonatal deaths compare to the world average?
- The global average for Number of neonatal deaths in 2024 was 11,587.60, so Malawi is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #20 of 48.
- What is Number of neonatal deaths and how is it measured?
- Number of neonates dying before reaching 28 days of age.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.DTH.NMRT), CC BY 4.0.