Is South Africa's Mortality rate, neonatal (per 1,000 live births) rising or falling?

South Africa's Mortality rate, neonatal (per 1,000 live births) rose 1.6% from 2023 to 2024.

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

In 2024, South Africa ranked #70 out of 196 countries reporting Mortality rate, neonatal (per 1,000 live births).

How does South Africa'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 South Africa is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #44 of 48.

South Africa: Mortality rate, neonatal (per 1,000 live births)

Name: South Africa: Mortality rate, neonatal (per 1,000 live births)
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In 2024, South Africa's Mortality rate, neonatal (per 1,000 live births) was 12.40.

That's up 1.6% from 2023, the highest value since 2011.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 11.40 . South Africa ranks #70 globally out of 196 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #44 of 48.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 13.40; 2008
Trough: 11.40; 2018
1-year change: +1.6%
5-year change: +7.8%; +1.5% / yr
10-year change: +6.0%; +0.6% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Mortality rate, neonatal (per 1,000 live births)
2024	12.4000
2023	12.2000
2022	12.0000
2021	11.7000
2020	11.6000
2019	11.5000
2018	11.4000
2017	11.5000
2016	11.6000
2015	11.7000

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 South Africa's Mortality rate, neonatal (per 1,000 live births) in 2024?: In 2024, South Africa's Mortality rate, neonatal (per 1,000 live births) was 12.40, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is South Africa's Mortality rate, neonatal (per 1,000 live births) rising or falling?: South Africa's Mortality rate, neonatal (per 1,000 live births) rose 1.6% from 2023 to 2024.
How does South Africa rank globally on Mortality rate, neonatal (per 1,000 live births)?: In 2024, South Africa ranked #70 out of 196 countries reporting Mortality rate, neonatal (per 1,000 live births).
How does South Africa'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 South Africa is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #44 of 48.
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.