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

In 2024, North Macedonia ranked #190 out of 196 countries reporting Mortality rate, neonatal (per 1,000 live births).

How does North Macedonia'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 North Macedonia is below the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #48 of 52.

North Macedonia: Mortality rate, neonatal (per 1,000 live births)

Name: North Macedonia: Mortality rate, neonatal (per 1,000 live births)
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In 2024, North Macedonia's Mortality rate, neonatal (per 1,000 live births) was 1.10.

That's down 21.4% from 2023, the highest value since 2023.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 11.40 . North Macedonia ranks #190 globally out of 196 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #48 of 52.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 9.00; 2005
Trough: 1.10; 2024
1-year change: -21.4%
5-year change: -75.6%; -24.6% / yr
10-year change: -86.1%; -17.9% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Mortality rate, neonatal (per 1,000 live births)
2024	1.1000
2023	1.4000
2022	1.9000
2021	2.6000
2020	3.4000
2019	4.5000
2018	5.7000
2017	6.9000
2016	7.7000
2015	8.1000

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 North Macedonia's Mortality rate, neonatal (per 1,000 live births) in 2024?: In 2024, North Macedonia's Mortality rate, neonatal (per 1,000 live births) was 1.10, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is North Macedonia's Mortality rate, neonatal (per 1,000 live births) rising or falling?: North Macedonia's Mortality rate, neonatal (per 1,000 live births) fell 21.4% from 2023 to 2024.
How does North Macedonia rank globally on Mortality rate, neonatal (per 1,000 live births)?: In 2024, North Macedonia ranked #190 out of 196 countries reporting Mortality rate, neonatal (per 1,000 live births).
How does North Macedonia'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 North Macedonia is below the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #48 of 52.
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.