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United States: Number of neonatal deaths

In , United States's Number of neonatal deaths was 13,347.00.

That's up 2.7% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 11,587.60 . United States ranks #38 globally out of 196 reporting countries. Within North America, it ranks #1 of 2.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

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

Highlights

Peak
18,448.00
Trough
12,956.00
1-year change
+2.7%
5-year change
-5.5%
-1.1% / yr
10-year change
-15.4%
-1.7% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Number of neonatal deaths
13,347.0000
12,994.0000
13,033.0000
12,956.0000
13,278.0000
14,121.0000
14,395.0000
14,635.0000
15,085.0000
15,474.0000

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 States's Number of neonatal deaths in 2024?
In 2024, United States's Number of neonatal deaths was 13,347.00, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is United States's Number of neonatal deaths rising or falling?
United States's Number of neonatal deaths rose 2.7% from 2023 to 2024.
How does United States rank globally on Number of neonatal deaths?
In 2024, United States ranked #38 out of 196 countries reporting Number of neonatal deaths.
How does United States'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 States is above the world average. Within North America, it ranks #1 of 2.
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.