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

In 2024, United Kingdom ranked #151 out of 196 countries reporting Mortality rate, neonatal (per 1,000 live births).

How does United Kingdom'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 United Kingdom is below the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #17 of 52.

United Kingdom: Mortality rate, neonatal (per 1,000 live births)

Name: United Kingdom: Mortality rate, neonatal (per 1,000 live births)
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In 2024, United Kingdom's Mortality rate, neonatal (per 1,000 live births) was 3.00.

That's up 0.0% from 2023, the highest value since 2023.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 11.40 . United Kingdom ranks #151 globally out of 196 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #17 of 52.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 3.50; 2005
Trough: 2.60; 2014
1-year change: +0.0%
5-year change: +11.1%; +2.1% / yr
10-year change: +15.4%; +1.4% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Mortality rate, neonatal (per 1,000 live births)
2024	3.0000
2023	3.0000
2022	2.9000
2021	2.8000
2020	2.8000
2019	2.7000
2018	2.7000
2017	2.7000
2016	2.7000
2015	2.6000

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 United Kingdom's Mortality rate, neonatal (per 1,000 live births) in 2024?: In 2024, United Kingdom's Mortality rate, neonatal (per 1,000 live births) was 3.00, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is United Kingdom's Mortality rate, neonatal (per 1,000 live births) rising or falling?: United Kingdom's Mortality rate, neonatal (per 1,000 live births) rose 0.0% from 2023 to 2024.
How does United Kingdom rank globally on Mortality rate, neonatal (per 1,000 live births)?: In 2024, United Kingdom ranked #151 out of 196 countries reporting Mortality rate, neonatal (per 1,000 live births).
How does United Kingdom'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 United Kingdom is below the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #17 of 52.
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.