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)
- 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.NMRT • Category: 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.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.DTH.NMRT), CC BY 4.0.