3.2.2 Neonatal mortality rate (deaths per 1,000 live births) in Djibouti
Djibouti: 3.2.2 Neonatal mortality rate (deaths per 1,000 live births) was 29.6 in 2021. ▼ Falling
3.2.2 Neonatal mortality rate in Djibouti, 2000–2021
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate in Djibouti is 29.6, measured in 2021. That is the lowest value across all 22 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.6% on the previous year and down 19.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate in Djibouti peaked at 43.8 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 29.6, in 2021.
Djibouti ranks 16th of 199 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
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 Djibouti, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 43.8 | — |
| 2001 | 43.1 | -1.6% |
| 2002 | 42.5 | -1.4% |
| 2003 | 41.8 | -1.6% |
| 2004 | 41.2 | -1.4% |
| 2005 | 40.7 | -1.2% |
| 2006 | 40.1 | -1.5% |
| 2007 | 39.5 | -1.5% |
| 2008 | 38.9 | -1.5% |
| 2009 | 38.2 | -1.8% |
| 2010 | 37.5 | -1.8% |
| 2011 | 36.7 | -2.1% |
| 2012 | 35.9 | -2.2% |
| 2013 | 35.2 | -1.9% |
| 2014 | 34.5 | -2.0% |
| 2015 | 33.9 | -1.7% |
| 2016 | 33.2 | -2.1% |
| 2017 | 32.4 | -2.4% |
| 2018 | 31.7 | -2.2% |
| 2019 | 31 | -2.2% |
| 2020 | 30.4 | -1.9% |
| 2021 | 29.6 | -2.6% |
Djibouti compared with similar countries
- Djibouti's 29.6 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 20, 1.5× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Djibouti's 29.6 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 8.5, 3.5× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 40.98 | 38.2 | 43.8 | 10 |
| 2010s | 34.2 | 31 | 37.5 | 10 |
| 2020s | 30 | 29.6 | 30.4 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Djibouti
More health data for Djibouti
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.5 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.2173 % change on previous year (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 197 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 0.5299 % 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 0.0481 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 0.5304 % 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 0.0495 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate in Djibouti?
- 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate in Djibouti was 29.6 in 2021, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate recorded in Djibouti?
- The highest recorded value was 43.8 in 2000.
- What is the lowest 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate recorded in Djibouti?
- The lowest recorded value was 29.6 in 2021.
- How does Djibouti rank for 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate?
- Djibouti ranks 16th out of 199 countries with data for 2021.
- Is 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate rising or falling in Djibouti?
- Over the last ten years it is down 19.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Djibouti 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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