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United Kingdom: Number of neonatal deaths

In , United Kingdom's Number of neonatal deaths was 2,081.00.

That's up 2.1% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 11,587.60 . United Kingdom ranks #72 globally out of 196 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #6 of 52.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

United Kingdom Number of neonatal deaths trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
2,587.00
Trough
1,899.00
1-year change
+2.1%
5-year change
+6.3%
+1.2% / yr
10-year change
+0.8%
+0.1% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Number of neonatal deaths
2,081.0000
2,039.0000
1,978.0000
1,941.0000
1,899.0000
1,957.0000
2,004.0000
2,059.0000
2,083.0000
2,064.0000

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 United Kingdom's Number of neonatal deaths in 2024?
In 2024, United Kingdom's Number of neonatal deaths was 2,081.00, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is United Kingdom's Number of neonatal deaths rising or falling?
United Kingdom's Number of neonatal deaths rose 2.1% from 2023 to 2024.
How does United Kingdom rank globally on Number of neonatal deaths?
In 2024, United Kingdom ranked #72 out of 196 countries reporting Number of neonatal deaths.
How does United Kingdom'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 United Kingdom is below the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #6 of 52.
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.