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Sri Lanka: Number of neonatal deaths

In , Sri Lanka's Number of neonatal deaths was 1,269.00.

That's down 4.9% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 11,587.60 . Sri Lanka ranks #92 globally out of 196 reporting countries. Within South Asia, it ranks #4 of 6.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

Sri Lanka Number of neonatal deaths trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
2,595.00
Trough
1,269.00
1-year change
-4.9%
5-year change
-21.1%
-4.6% / yr
10-year change
-36.3%
-4.4% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Number of neonatal deaths
1,269.0000
1,335.0000
1,396.0000
1,465.0000
1,537.0000
1,608.0000
1,668.0000
1,717.0000
1,774.0000
1,863.0000

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 Sri Lanka's Number of neonatal deaths in 2024?
In 2024, Sri Lanka's Number of neonatal deaths was 1,269.00, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Sri Lanka's Number of neonatal deaths rising or falling?
Sri Lanka's Number of neonatal deaths fell 4.9% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Sri Lanka rank globally on Number of neonatal deaths?
In 2024, Sri Lanka ranked #92 out of 196 countries reporting Number of neonatal deaths.
How does Sri Lanka'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 Sri Lanka is below the world average. Within South Asia, it ranks #4 of 6.
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.