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

In 2024, Marshall Islands ranked #68 out of 196 countries reporting Mortality rate, neonatal (per 1,000 live births).

How does Marshall Islands'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 Marshall Islands is above the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #8 of 30.

Marshall Islands: Mortality rate, neonatal (per 1,000 live births)

Name: Marshall Islands: Mortality rate, neonatal (per 1,000 live births)
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In 2024, Marshall Islands's Mortality rate, neonatal (per 1,000 live births) was 12.50.

That's down 3.1% from 2023, the highest value since 2023.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 11.40 . Marshall Islands ranks #68 globally out of 196 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #8 of 30.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 18.80; 2005
Trough: 12.50; 2024
1-year change: -3.1%
5-year change: -15.0%; -3.2% / yr
10-year change: -26.9%; -3.1% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Mortality rate, neonatal (per 1,000 live births)
2024	12.5000
2023	12.9000
2022	13.3000
2021	13.8000
2020	14.2000
2019	14.7000
2018	15.2000
2017	15.6000
2016	16.1000
2015	16.6000

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 Marshall Islands's Mortality rate, neonatal (per 1,000 live births) in 2024?: In 2024, Marshall Islands's Mortality rate, neonatal (per 1,000 live births) was 12.50, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Marshall Islands's Mortality rate, neonatal (per 1,000 live births) rising or falling?: Marshall Islands's Mortality rate, neonatal (per 1,000 live births) fell 3.1% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Marshall Islands rank globally on Mortality rate, neonatal (per 1,000 live births)?: In 2024, Marshall Islands ranked #68 out of 196 countries reporting Mortality rate, neonatal (per 1,000 live births).
How does Marshall Islands'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 Marshall Islands is above the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #8 of 30.
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.