3.2.2 Neonatal mortality rate (deaths per 1,000 live births) in China
China: 3.2.2 Neonatal mortality rate (deaths per 1,000 live births) was 3.2 in 2021. ◆ Volatile
3.2.2 Neonatal mortality rate in China, 2000–2021
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2021, 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate in China stood at 3.2. That is the lowest value across all 22 years on record.
That represents a change of down 5.9% on the previous year and down 57.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate in China peaked at 21.3 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 3.2, in 2021.
That places China 152nd out of 199 countries with data for 2021, putting it 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 China, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 21.3 | — |
| 2001 | 19.9 | -6.6% |
| 2002 | 18.4 | -7.5% |
| 2003 | 16.9 | -8.2% |
| 2004 | 15.4 | -8.9% |
| 2005 | 13.9 | -9.7% |
| 2006 | 12.5 | -10.1% |
| 2007 | 11.3 | -9.6% |
| 2008 | 10.2 | -9.7% |
| 2009 | 9.2 | -9.8% |
| 2010 | 8.4 | -8.7% |
| 2011 | 7.6 | -9.5% |
| 2012 | 7 | -7.9% |
| 2013 | 6.4 | -8.6% |
| 2014 | 5.8 | -9.4% |
| 2015 | 5.3 | -8.6% |
| 2016 | 4.9 | -7.5% |
| 2017 | 4.4 | -10.2% |
| 2018 | 4.1 | -6.8% |
| 2019 | 3.7 | -9.8% |
| 2020 | 3.4 | -8.1% |
| 2021 | 3.2 | -5.9% |
China compared with similar countries
- China's 3.2 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 8.25, 39% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- China's 3.2 is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 9.05, 35% of the median. (30 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 14.9 | 9.2 | 21.3 | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.76 | 3.7 | 8.4 | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.3 | 3.2 | 3.4 | 2 |
Countries ranked near China
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Frequently asked questions
- What is 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate in China?
- 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate in China was 3.2 in 2021, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate recorded in China?
- The highest recorded value was 21.3 in 2000.
- What is the lowest 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate recorded in China?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.2 in 2021.
- How does China rank for 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate?
- China ranks 152nd out of 199 countries with data for 2021.
- Is 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate rising or falling in China?
- Over the last ten years it is down 57.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this China 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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