Republic of Korea vs Latvia: Neonatal mortality rate

Republic of Korea
1.17
in 2024
Latvia
1.2
in 2024
Republic of Korea rank
192nd
Latvia rank
191st

Neonatal mortality rate over time

  • Republic of Korea
  • Latvia
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How they compare

Latvia currently reports 1.2 against 1.17 in Republic of Korea, a difference of 0.03.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 45 shared years of data; in 1980 it was Republic of Korea ahead.

Republic of Korea ranks 192nd and Latvia ranks 191st of 199 countries.

Across the 5 decades both report, Republic of Korea averaged higher in 1 and Latvia in 4.

Head to head by decade

Decade Republic of Korea Latvia Difference Ahead
1980s 12.55 6.93 5.62 Republic of Korea
1990s 5.29 9.91 4.62 Latvia
2000s 2.53 5.63 3.09 Latvia
2010s 1.63 3 1.37 Latvia
2020s 1.26 1.55 0.2935 Latvia

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher neonatal mortality rate, Republic of Korea or Latvia?
Latvia, at 1.2 against 1.17 in Republic of Korea as of 2024.
What is the difference in neonatal mortality rate between Republic of Korea and Latvia?
0.03, with Latvia ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Republic of Korea and Latvia?
45 years are reported by both, from 1980 to 2024.
How do Republic of Korea and Latvia rank globally for neonatal mortality rate?
Republic of Korea ranks 192nd and Latvia ranks 191st of 199 countries.
Where does this data come from?
World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as Neonatal mortality rate (per 1000 live births). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Neonatal mortality rate (per 1000 live births)
Source
World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (WHO)
Coverage
211 places, 10,798 data points, 1951–2024
Last refreshed