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)
- 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.NMRT • Category: 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.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.DTH.NMRT), CC BY 4.0.