3.2.2 Neonatal mortality rate (deaths per 1,000 live births) in Belarus
Belarus: 3.2.2 Neonatal mortality rate (deaths per 1,000 live births) was 0.9 in 2021. ◆ Volatile
3.2.2 Neonatal mortality rate in Belarus, 2000–2021
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate in Belarus is 0.9, measured in 2021. That is the lowest value across all 22 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 10.0% on the previous year and down 47.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate in Belarus peaked at 5.2 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 0.9, in 2021.
Belarus ranks 195th of 199 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
3.2.2 Neonatal mortality rate (deaths per 1,000 live births) in Belarus, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 5.2 | — |
| 2001 | 4.4 | -15.4% |
| 2002 | 3.9 | -11.4% |
| 2003 | 3.6 | -7.7% |
| 2004 | 3.4 | -5.6% |
| 2005 | 3.2 | -5.9% |
| 2006 | 2.9 | -9.4% |
| 2007 | 2.6 | -10.3% |
| 2008 | 2.2 | -15.4% |
| 2009 | 2 | -9.1% |
| 2010 | 1.8 | -10.0% |
| 2011 | 1.7 | -5.6% |
| 2012 | 1.7 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 1.7 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 1.6 | -5.9% |
| 2015 | 1.6 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 1.5 | -6.3% |
| 2017 | 1.4 | -6.7% |
| 2018 | 1.2 | -14.3% |
| 2019 | 1.1 | -8.3% |
| 2020 | 1 | -9.1% |
| 2021 | 0.9 | -10.0% |
Belarus compared with similar countries
- Belarus's 0.9 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 8.25, 11% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Belarus's 0.9 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 2.4, 38% of the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3.34 | 2 | 5.2 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.53 | 1.1 | 1.8 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.95 | 0.9 | 1 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Belarus
- 194 Montenegro 1 compare
- 195 Estonia 0.9 compare
- 197 Japan 0.8 compare
- 197 San Marino 0.8 compare
More health data for Belarus
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -0.3867 % change on previous year (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 18 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -5.57 % 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 0.019 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -5.56 % 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 0.0201 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate in Belarus?
- 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate in Belarus was 0.9 in 2021, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate recorded in Belarus?
- The highest recorded value was 5.2 in 2000.
- What is the lowest 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate recorded in Belarus?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.9 in 2021.
- How does Belarus rank for 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate?
- Belarus ranks 195th out of 199 countries with data for 2021.
- Is 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate rising or falling in Belarus?
- Over the last ten years it is down 47.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Belarus 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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