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

In 2024, Papua New Guinea ranked #45 out of 196 countries reporting Mortality rate, neonatal (per 1,000 live births).

How does Papua New Guinea'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 Papua New Guinea is above the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #3 of 30.

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

Name: Papua New Guinea: Mortality rate, neonatal (per 1,000 live births)
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In 2024, Papua New Guinea's Mortality rate, neonatal (per 1,000 live births) was 20.10.

That's down 2.0% from 2023, the highest value since 2023.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 11.40 . Papua New Guinea ranks #45 globally out of 196 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #3 of 30.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 28.20; 2005
Trough: 20.10; 2024
1-year change: -2.0%
5-year change: -9.9%; -2.1% / yr
10-year change: -18.3%; -2.0% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Mortality rate, neonatal (per 1,000 live births)
2024	20.1000
2023	20.5000
2022	20.9000
2021	21.3000
2020	21.8000
2019	22.3000
2018	22.8000
2017	23.2000
2016	23.7000
2015	24.2000

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 Papua New Guinea's Mortality rate, neonatal (per 1,000 live births) in 2024?: In 2024, Papua New Guinea's Mortality rate, neonatal (per 1,000 live births) was 20.10, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Papua New Guinea's Mortality rate, neonatal (per 1,000 live births) rising or falling?: Papua New Guinea's Mortality rate, neonatal (per 1,000 live births) fell 2.0% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Papua New Guinea rank globally on Mortality rate, neonatal (per 1,000 live births)?: In 2024, Papua New Guinea ranked #45 out of 196 countries reporting Mortality rate, neonatal (per 1,000 live births).
How does Papua New Guinea'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 Papua New Guinea is above the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #3 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.