3.2.2 Neonatal mortality rate (deaths per 1,000 live births) in Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan: 3.2.2 Neonatal mortality rate (deaths per 1,000 live births) was 5 in 2021. ◆ Volatile
3.2.2 Neonatal mortality rate in Kazakhstan, 2000–2021
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate in Kazakhstan is 5, measured in 2021.
That represents a change of up 4.2% on the previous year and down 50.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate in Kazakhstan peaked at 23.7 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 4.7, in 2018.
Kazakhstan ranks 128th of 199 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
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 Kazakhstan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 23.7 | — |
| 2001 | 23 | -3.0% |
| 2002 | 22.4 | -2.6% |
| 2003 | 21.5 | -4.0% |
| 2004 | 20.5 | -4.7% |
| 2005 | 19.5 | -4.9% |
| 2006 | 18.3 | -6.2% |
| 2007 | 16.9 | -7.7% |
| 2008 | 15.3 | -9.5% |
| 2009 | 13.5 | -11.8% |
| 2010 | 11.8 | -12.6% |
| 2011 | 10.1 | -14.4% |
| 2012 | 8.7 | -13.9% |
| 2013 | 7.3 | -16.1% |
| 2014 | 6.3 | -13.7% |
| 2015 | 5.5 | -12.7% |
| 2016 | 5 | -9.1% |
| 2017 | 4.8 | -4.0% |
| 2018 | 4.7 | -2.1% |
| 2019 | 4.7 | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 4.8 | +2.1% |
| 2021 | 5 | +4.2% |
Kazakhstan compared with similar countries
- Kazakhstan's 5 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 8.25, 61% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Kazakhstan's 5 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 2.4, 2.1× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 19.46 | 13.5 | 23.7 | 10 |
| 2010s | 6.89 | 4.7 | 11.8 | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.9 | 4.8 | 5 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Kazakhstan
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- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0485 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -1.16 % 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 0.0515 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate in Kazakhstan?
- 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate in Kazakhstan was 5 in 2021, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate recorded in Kazakhstan?
- The highest recorded value was 23.7 in 2000.
- What is the lowest 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate recorded in Kazakhstan?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.7 in 2018.
- How does Kazakhstan rank for 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate?
- Kazakhstan ranks 128th out of 199 countries with data for 2021.
- Is 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate rising or falling in Kazakhstan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 50.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kazakhstan 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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