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New Zealand: Number of infant deaths

In , New Zealand's Number of infant deaths was 238.00.

That's down 2.1% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 18,468.07 . New Zealand ranks #137 globally out of 196 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #19 of 30.

Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.DTH.IMRT) • Data as of 2024

Trend (2005–2024)

New Zealand Number of infant deaths trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
336.00
Trough
238.00
1-year change
-2.1%
5-year change
-6.7%
-1.4% / yr
10-year change
-13.8%
-1.5% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Number of infant deaths
238.0000
243.0000
247.0000
248.0000
251.0000
255.0000
258.0000
266.0000
273.0000
275.0000

About Number of infant deaths

Number of infants dying before reaching one year of age.

Indicator code: SH.DTH.IMRTCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was New Zealand's Number of infant deaths in 2024?
In 2024, New Zealand's Number of infant deaths was 238.00, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is New Zealand's Number of infant deaths rising or falling?
New Zealand's Number of infant deaths fell 2.1% from 2023 to 2024.
How does New Zealand rank globally on Number of infant deaths?
In 2024, New Zealand ranked #137 out of 196 countries reporting Number of infant deaths.
How does New Zealand's Number of infant deaths compare to the world average?
The global average for Number of infant deaths in 2024 was 18,468.07, so New Zealand is below the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #19 of 30.
What is Number of infant deaths and how is it measured?
Number of infants dying before reaching one year of age.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.DTH.IMRT), CC BY 4.0.