Is United States's Mortality rate, neonatal (per 1,000 live births) rising or falling?

United States's Mortality rate, neonatal (per 1,000 live births) rose 2.8% from 2023 to 2024.

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

In 2024, United States ranked #145 out of 196 countries reporting Mortality rate, neonatal (per 1,000 live births).

How does United States'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 States is below the world average. Within North America, it ranks #1 of 2.

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

Name: United States: Mortality rate, neonatal (per 1,000 live births)
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In 2024, United States's Mortality rate, neonatal (per 1,000 live births) was 3.70.

That's up 2.8% from 2023, the highest value since 2019.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 11.40 . United States ranks #145 globally out of 196 reporting countries. Within North America, it ranks #1 of 2.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 4.50; 2005
Trough: 3.50; 2021
1-year change: +2.8%
5-year change: +0.0%; +0.0% / yr
10-year change: -7.5%; -0.8% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Mortality rate, neonatal (per 1,000 live births)
2024	3.7000
2023	3.6000
2022	3.5000
2021	3.5000
2020	3.6000
2019	3.7000
2018	3.8000
2017	3.8000
2016	3.8000
2015	3.9000

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 States's Mortality rate, neonatal (per 1,000 live births) in 2024?: In 2024, United States's Mortality rate, neonatal (per 1,000 live births) was 3.70, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is United States's Mortality rate, neonatal (per 1,000 live births) rising or falling?: United States's Mortality rate, neonatal (per 1,000 live births) rose 2.8% from 2023 to 2024.
How does United States rank globally on Mortality rate, neonatal (per 1,000 live births)?: In 2024, United States ranked #145 out of 196 countries reporting Mortality rate, neonatal (per 1,000 live births).
How does United States'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 States is below the world average. Within North America, it ranks #1 of 2.
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.