3.2.2 Neonatal mortality rate in France

France: 3.2.2 Neonatal mortality rate was 2.5 in 2021. ▬ Flat

Latest (2021)
2.5
Change on year
down 3.8%
World rank
163rd
of 199 countries
All-time high
2.8
in 2000
All-time low
2.3
in 2010
Years of data
22
2000–2021

3.2.2 Neonatal mortality rate in France, 2000–2021

01232000201020212000: 2.82001: 2.72002: 2.72003: 2.62004: 2.52005: 2.42006: 2.42007: 2.42008: 2.42009: 2.42010: 2.32011: 2.32012: 2.32013: 2.32014: 2.42015: 2.42016: 2.52017: 2.62018: 2.62019: 2.62020: 2.62021: 2.5

Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

The most recent figure for 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate in France is 2.5, measured in 2021.

The figure is down 3.8% on the previous year and up 8.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate in France peaked at 2.8 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 2.3, in 2010.

That places France 163rd out of 199 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the bottom quarter.

3.2.2 Neonatal mortality rate in France, year by year

Annual values for 3.2.2 Neonatal mortality rate (deaths per 1,000 live births) in France, 2000 to 2021.
Year Value Change
2000 2.8
2001 2.7 -3.6%
2002 2.7 +0.0%
2003 2.6 -3.7%
2004 2.5 -3.8%
2005 2.4 -4.0%
2006 2.4 +0.0%
2007 2.4 +0.0%
2008 2.4 +0.0%
2009 2.4 +0.0%
2010 2.3 -4.2%
2011 2.3 +0.0%
2012 2.3 +0.0%
2013 2.3 +0.0%
2014 2.4 +4.3%
2015 2.4 +0.0%
2016 2.5 +4.2%
2017 2.6 +4.0%
2018 2.6 +0.0%
2019 2.6 +0.0%
2020 2.6 +0.0%
2021 2.5 -3.8%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 2.53 2.4 2.8 10
2010s 2.43 2.3 2.6 10
2020s 2.55 2.5 2.6 2

Countries ranked near France

  1. 161 Switzerland 2.7 compare
  2. 161 Netherlands 2.7 compare
  3. 163 Denmark 2.5 compare
  4. 163 New Zealand 2.5 compare
  5. 166 Australia 2.4 compare
  6. 166 Belgium 2.4 compare
  7. 166 Cuba 2.4 compare
  8. 166 Turks and Caicos Islands 2.4 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate in France?
3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate in France was 2.5 in 2021, according to UNICEF.
What is the highest 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate recorded in France?
The highest recorded value was 2.8 in 2000.
What is the lowest 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate recorded in France?
The lowest recorded value was 2.3 in 2010.
How does France rank for 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate?
France ranks 163rd out of 199 countries with data for 2021.
Is 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate rising or falling in France?
Over the last ten years it is up 8.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this France 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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