Is New Zealand's Mortality rate, neonatal (per 1,000 live births) rising or falling?

New Zealand's Mortality rate, neonatal (per 1,000 live births) rose 0.0% from 2023 to 2024.

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

In 2024, New Zealand ranked #158 out of 196 countries reporting Mortality rate, neonatal (per 1,000 live births).

How does New Zealand'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 New Zealand is below the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #25 of 30.

New Zealand: Mortality rate, neonatal (per 1,000 live births)

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In 2024, New Zealand's Mortality rate, neonatal (per 1,000 live births) was 2.70.

That's up 0.0% from 2023, the highest value since 2023.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 11.40 . New Zealand ranks #158 globally out of 196 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #25 of 30.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 3.30; 2011
Trough: 2.70; 2023
1-year change: +0.0%
5-year change: -10.0%; -2.1% / yr
10-year change: -18.2%; -2.0% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Mortality rate, neonatal (per 1,000 live births)
2024	2.7000
2023	2.7000
2022	2.8000
2021	2.9000
2020	2.9000
2019	3.0000
2018	3.0000
2017	3.1000
2016	3.1000
2015	3.2000

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 New Zealand's Mortality rate, neonatal (per 1,000 live births) in 2024?: In 2024, New Zealand's Mortality rate, neonatal (per 1,000 live births) was 2.70, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is New Zealand's Mortality rate, neonatal (per 1,000 live births) rising or falling?: New Zealand's Mortality rate, neonatal (per 1,000 live births) rose 0.0% from 2023 to 2024.
How does New Zealand rank globally on Mortality rate, neonatal (per 1,000 live births)?: In 2024, New Zealand ranked #158 out of 196 countries reporting Mortality rate, neonatal (per 1,000 live births).
How does New Zealand'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 New Zealand is below the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #25 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.