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New Zealand: Number of neonatal deaths

In , New Zealand's Number of neonatal deaths was 158.00.

That's down 2.5% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 11,587.60 . New Zealand ranks #140 globally out of 196 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #19 of 30.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

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

Highlights

Peak
203.00
Trough
158.00
1-year change
-2.5%
5-year change
-9.2%
-1.9% / yr
10-year change
-15.5%
-1.7% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Number of neonatal deaths
158.0000
162.0000
165.0000
168.0000
167.0000
174.0000
173.0000
180.0000
184.0000
192.0000

About Number of neonatal deaths

Number of neonates dying before reaching 28 days of age.

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

Frequently asked questions

What was New Zealand's Number of neonatal deaths in 2024?
In 2024, New Zealand's Number of neonatal deaths was 158.00, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is New Zealand's Number of neonatal deaths rising or falling?
New Zealand's Number of neonatal deaths fell 2.5% from 2023 to 2024.
How does New Zealand rank globally on Number of neonatal deaths?
In 2024, New Zealand ranked #140 out of 196 countries reporting Number of neonatal deaths.
How does New Zealand'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 New Zealand is below the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #19 of 30.
What is Number of neonatal deaths and how is it measured?
Number of neonates dying before reaching 28 days of age.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.DTH.NMRT), CC BY 4.0.