Sierra Leone: Number of neonatal deaths
In , Sierra Leone's Number of neonatal deaths was 7,350.00.
That's down 1.4% from 2023, the highest value since .
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 11,587.60 . Sierra Leone ranks #47 globally out of 196 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #29 of 48.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.DTH.NMRT) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 10,257.00
- Trough
- 7,350.00
- 1-year change
- -1.4%
- 5-year change
- -6.7%
- -1.4% / yr
- 10-year change
- -13.5%
- -1.4% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Number of neonatal deaths |
|---|---|
| 7,350.0000 | |
| 7,455.0000 | |
| 7,546.0000 | |
| 7,644.0000 | |
| 7,755.0000 | |
| 7,878.0000 | |
| 7,995.0000 | |
| 8,077.0000 | |
| 8,148.0000 | |
| 8,290.0000 |
About Number of neonatal deaths
Number of neonates dying before reaching 28 days of age.
Indicator code: SH.DTH.NMRT • Category: Health & Population
Frequently asked questions
- What was Sierra Leone's Number of neonatal deaths in 2024?
- In 2024, Sierra Leone's Number of neonatal deaths was 7,350.00, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Sierra Leone's Number of neonatal deaths rising or falling?
- Sierra Leone's Number of neonatal deaths fell 1.4% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Sierra Leone rank globally on Number of neonatal deaths?
- In 2024, Sierra Leone ranked #47 out of 196 countries reporting Number of neonatal deaths.
- How does Sierra Leone'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 Sierra Leone is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #29 of 48.
- What is Number of neonatal deaths and how is it measured?
- Number of neonates dying before reaching 28 days of age.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.DTH.NMRT), CC BY 4.0.