3.2.2 Neonatal mortality rate (deaths per 1,000 live births) in Argentina
Argentina: 3.2.2 Neonatal mortality rate (deaths per 1,000 live births) was 5.1 in 2021. ▼ Falling
3.2.2 Neonatal mortality rate in Argentina, 2000–2021
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate in Argentina is 5.1, measured in 2021. That is the lowest value across all 22 years on record.
That represents a change of down 8.9% on the previous year and down 32.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate in Argentina peaked at 11.1 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 5.1, in 2021.
Argentina ranks 127th of 199 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 22 years of available data.
3.2.2 Neonatal mortality rate (deaths per 1,000 live births) in Argentina, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 11.1 | — |
| 2001 | 11 | -0.9% |
| 2002 | 10.7 | -2.7% |
| 2003 | 10.3 | -3.7% |
| 2004 | 9.7 | -5.8% |
| 2005 | 9.2 | -5.2% |
| 2006 | 8.7 | -5.4% |
| 2007 | 8.4 | -3.4% |
| 2008 | 8.1 | -3.6% |
| 2009 | 7.8 | -3.7% |
| 2010 | 7.6 | -2.6% |
| 2011 | 7.5 | -1.3% |
| 2012 | 7.5 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 7.4 | -1.3% |
| 2014 | 7 | -5.4% |
| 2015 | 6.6 | -5.7% |
| 2016 | 6.4 | -3.0% |
| 2017 | 6.2 | -3.1% |
| 2018 | 6.1 | -1.6% |
| 2019 | 5.9 | -3.3% |
| 2020 | 5.6 | -5.1% |
| 2021 | 5.1 | -8.9% |
Argentina compared with similar countries
- Argentina's 5.1 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 8.25, 62% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Argentina's 5.1 is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 8.1, 63% of the median. (35 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 9.5 | 7.8 | 11.1 | 10 |
| 2010s | 6.82 | 5.9 | 7.6 | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.35 | 5.1 | 5.6 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Argentina
- 124 Costa Rica 5.4 compare
- 124 Georgia 5.4 compare
- 124 British Virgin Islands 5.4 compare
- 128 Kazakhstan 5 compare
- 129 Kuwait 4.9 compare
- 129 Tonga 4.9 compare
More health data for Argentina
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.58 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.6333 % change on previous year (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 684 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -2.7 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0269 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -2.7 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per capita 0.0283 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate in Argentina?
- 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate in Argentina was 5.1 in 2021, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate recorded in Argentina?
- The highest recorded value was 11.1 in 2000.
- What is the lowest 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate recorded in Argentina?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.1 in 2021.
- How does Argentina rank for 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate?
- Argentina ranks 127th out of 199 countries with data for 2021.
- Is 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate rising or falling in Argentina?
- Over the last ten years it is down 32.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Argentina data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of 3.2.2 Neonatal mortality rate (deaths per 1,000 live births). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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