3.2.2 Neonatal mortality rate (deaths per 1,000 live births) in Estonia
Estonia: 3.2.2 Neonatal mortality rate (deaths per 1,000 live births) was 0.9 in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2021)
0.9
Change on year
down 0.0%
World rank
195th
of 199 countries
All-time high
5.3
in 2000
All-time low
0.9
in 2021
Years of data
22
2000–2021
3.2.2 Neonatal mortality rate in Estonia, 2000–2021
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
Estonia recorded 0.9 for 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate in 2021. That is the lowest value across all 22 years on record.
The figure is down 52.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate in Estonia peaked at 5.3 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 0.9, in 2021.
Estonia 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 Estonia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 5.3 | — |
| 2001 | 4.8 | -9.4% |
| 2002 | 4.4 | -8.3% |
| 2003 | 4 | -9.1% |
| 2004 | 3.7 | -7.5% |
| 2005 | 3.4 | -8.1% |
| 2006 | 3.1 | -8.8% |
| 2007 | 2.8 | -9.7% |
| 2008 | 2.5 | -10.7% |
| 2009 | 2.3 | -8.0% |
| 2010 | 2.1 | -8.7% |
| 2011 | 1.9 | -9.5% |
| 2012 | 1.8 | -5.3% |
| 2013 | 1.6 | -11.1% |
| 2014 | 1.5 | -6.3% |
| 2015 | 1.4 | -6.7% |
| 2016 | 1.3 | -7.1% |
| 2017 | 1.2 | -7.7% |
| 2018 | 1.1 | -8.3% |
| 2019 | 1 | -9.1% |
| 2020 | 0.9 | -10.0% |
| 2021 | 0.9 | +0.0% |
Estonia compared with similar countries
- Estonia's 0.9 is below the median for high income countries, which is 2.5, 36% of the median. (65 countries reporting)
- Estonia'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 | 3.63 | 2.3 | 5.3 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.49 | 1 | 2.1 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Estonia
- 194 Montenegro 1 compare
- 195 Belarus 0.9 compare
- 197 Japan 0.8 compare
- 197 San Marino 0.8 compare
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- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -1.02 % change on previous year (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 3 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -6.8 % 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 0.021 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -6.34 % 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 0.0224 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate in Estonia?
- 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate in Estonia was 0.9 in 2021, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate recorded in Estonia?
- The highest recorded value was 5.3 in 2000.
- What is the lowest 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate recorded in Estonia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.9 in 2021.
- How does Estonia rank for 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate?
- Estonia ranks 195th out of 199 countries with data for 2021.
- Is 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate rising or falling in Estonia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 52.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Estonia 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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