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Sao Tome and Principe: Number of neonatal deaths

In , Sao Tome and Principe's Number of neonatal deaths was 42.00.

That's down 2.3% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 11,587.60 . Sao Tome and Principe ranks #163 globally out of 196 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #47 of 48.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

Sao Tome and Principe Number of neonatal deaths trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
121.00
Trough
42.00
1-year change
-2.3%
5-year change
-16.0%
-3.4% / yr
10-year change
-47.5%
-6.2% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Number of neonatal deaths
42.0000
43.0000
45.0000
46.0000
48.0000
50.0000
54.0000
59.0000
65.0000
73.0000

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 Sao Tome and Principe's Number of neonatal deaths in 2024?
In 2024, Sao Tome and Principe's Number of neonatal deaths was 42.00, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Sao Tome and Principe's Number of neonatal deaths rising or falling?
Sao Tome and Principe's Number of neonatal deaths fell 2.3% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Sao Tome and Principe rank globally on Number of neonatal deaths?
In 2024, Sao Tome and Principe ranked #163 out of 196 countries reporting Number of neonatal deaths.
How does Sao Tome and Principe'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 Sao Tome and Principe is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #47 of 48.
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.