How does Micronesia, Fed. Sts. rank globally on Mortality rate, neonatal (per 1,000 live births)?

In 2024, Micronesia, Fed. Sts. ranked #74 out of 196 countries reporting Mortality rate, neonatal (per 1,000 live births).

How does Micronesia, Fed. Sts.'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 Micronesia, Fed. Sts. is above the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #9 of 30.

Micronesia, Fed. Sts.: Mortality rate, neonatal (per 1,000 live births)

Name: Micronesia, Fed. Sts.: Mortality rate, neonatal (per 1,000 live births)
Creator: World Bank
License: https://datacatalog.worldbank.org/public-licenses#cc-by

In 2024, Micronesia, Fed. Sts.'s Mortality rate, neonatal (per 1,000 live births) was 11.60.

That's down 3.3% from 2023, the highest value since 2023.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 11.40 . Micronesia, Fed. Sts. ranks #74 globally out of 196 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #9 of 30.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 19.10; 2005
Trough: 11.60; 2024
1-year change: -3.3%
5-year change: -15.9%; -3.4% / yr
10-year change: -28.4%; -3.3% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Mortality rate, neonatal (per 1,000 live births)
2024	11.6000
2023	12.0000
2022	12.5000
2021	12.9000
2020	13.3000
2019	13.8000
2018	14.3000
2017	14.7000
2016	15.2000
2015	15.7000

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 Micronesia, Fed. Sts.'s Mortality rate, neonatal (per 1,000 live births) in 2024?: In 2024, Micronesia, Fed. Sts.'s Mortality rate, neonatal (per 1,000 live births) was 11.60, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Micronesia, Fed. Sts.'s Mortality rate, neonatal (per 1,000 live births) rising or falling?: Micronesia, Fed. Sts.'s Mortality rate, neonatal (per 1,000 live births) fell 3.3% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Micronesia, Fed. Sts. rank globally on Mortality rate, neonatal (per 1,000 live births)?: In 2024, Micronesia, Fed. Sts. ranked #74 out of 196 countries reporting Mortality rate, neonatal (per 1,000 live births).
How does Micronesia, Fed. Sts.'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 Micronesia, Fed. Sts. is above the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #9 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.

Download this data: CSV JSON

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