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Syrian Arab Republic: Mortality rate, neonatal (per 1,000 live births)

In , Syrian Arab Republic's Mortality rate, neonatal (per 1,000 live births) was 9.50.

That's down 3.1% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 11.40 . Syrian Arab Republic ranks #86 globally out of 196 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #10 of 23.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

Syrian Arab Republic Mortality rate, neonatal (per 1,000 live births) trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic 2010: Arab Spring begins
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2010 · Arab Spring begins

Highlights

Peak
10.80
Trough
9.50
1-year change
-3.1%
5-year change
-10.4%
-2.2% / yr
10-year change
-8.7%
-0.9% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Mortality rate, neonatal (per 1,000 live births)
9.5000
9.8000
10.1000
10.3000
10.5000
10.6000
10.8000
10.7000
10.6000
10.6000

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 Syrian Arab Republic's Mortality rate, neonatal (per 1,000 live births) in 2024?
In 2024, Syrian Arab Republic's Mortality rate, neonatal (per 1,000 live births) was 9.50, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Syrian Arab Republic's Mortality rate, neonatal (per 1,000 live births) rising or falling?
Syrian Arab Republic's Mortality rate, neonatal (per 1,000 live births) fell 3.1% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Syrian Arab Republic rank globally on Mortality rate, neonatal (per 1,000 live births)?
In 2024, Syrian Arab Republic ranked #86 out of 196 countries reporting Mortality rate, neonatal (per 1,000 live births).
How does Syrian Arab Republic'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 Syrian Arab Republic is below the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #10 of 23.
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.