3.2.2 Neonatal mortality rate in Canada

Canada: 3.2.2 Neonatal mortality rate was 3.4 in 2021. ▼ Falling

Latest (2021)
3.4
Change on year
up 0.0%
World rank
146th
of 199 countries
All-time high
4
in 2004
All-time low
3.4
in 2019
Years of data
22
2000–2021

3.2.2 Neonatal mortality rate in Canada, 2000–2021

012342000201020212000: 3.82001: 3.82002: 3.92003: 3.92004: 42005: 3.92006: 3.92007: 3.82008: 3.82009: 3.82010: 3.72011: 3.72012: 3.72013: 3.72014: 3.62015: 3.62016: 3.52017: 3.52018: 3.52019: 3.42020: 3.42021: 3.4

Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

The most recent figure for 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate in Canada is 3.4, measured in 2021. That is the lowest value across all 22 years on record.

The figure is down 8.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate in Canada peaked at 4 in 2004 and was at its lowest, 3.4, in 2019.

Canada ranks 146th 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 in Canada, year by year

Annual values for 3.2.2 Neonatal mortality rate (deaths per 1,000 live births) in Canada, 2000 to 2021.
Year Value Change
2000 3.8
2001 3.8 +0.0%
2002 3.9 +2.6%
2003 3.9 +0.0%
2004 4 +2.6%
2005 3.9 -2.5%
2006 3.9 +0.0%
2007 3.8 -2.6%
2008 3.8 +0.0%
2009 3.8 +0.0%
2010 3.7 -2.6%
2011 3.7 +0.0%
2012 3.7 +0.0%
2013 3.7 +0.0%
2014 3.6 -2.7%
2015 3.6 +0.0%
2016 3.5 -2.8%
2017 3.5 +0.0%
2018 3.5 +0.0%
2019 3.4 -2.9%
2020 3.4 +0.0%
2021 3.4 +0.0%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 3.86 3.8 4 10
2010s 3.59 3.4 3.7 10
2020s 3.4 3.4 3.4 2

Countries ranked near Canada

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  4. 146 North Macedonia 3.4 compare
  5. 148 Antigua and Barbuda 3.3 compare
  6. 148 Qatar 3.3 compare
  7. 148 Saudi Arabia 3.3 compare
  8. 148 United States of America 3.3 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate in Canada?
3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate in Canada was 3.4 in 2021, according to UNICEF.
What is the highest 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate recorded in Canada?
The highest recorded value was 4 in 2004.
What is the lowest 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate recorded in Canada?
The lowest recorded value was 3.4 in 2019.
How does Canada rank for 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate?
Canada ranks 146th out of 199 countries with data for 2021.
Is 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate rising or falling in Canada?
Over the last ten years it is down 8.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Canada 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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Indicator
3.2.2 Neonatal mortality rate (deaths per 1,000 live births)
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
199 places, 4,378 data points, 2000–2021
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