3.2.2 Neonatal mortality rate (deaths per 1,000 live births) in Kuwait
Kuwait: 3.2.2 Neonatal mortality rate (deaths per 1,000 live births) was 4.9 in 2021. ▼ Falling
3.2.2 Neonatal mortality rate in Kuwait, 2000–2021
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate in Kuwait is 4.9, measured in 2021. That is the lowest value across all 22 years on record.
The figure is down 7.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate in Kuwait peaked at 6.6 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 4.9, in 2015.
That places Kuwait 129th out of 199 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the middle of the range.
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 Kuwait, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 6.6 | — |
| 2001 | 6.4 | -3.0% |
| 2002 | 6.2 | -3.1% |
| 2003 | 6.1 | -1.6% |
| 2004 | 5.9 | -3.3% |
| 2005 | 5.8 | -1.7% |
| 2006 | 5.8 | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 5.7 | -1.7% |
| 2008 | 5.7 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 5.6 | -1.8% |
| 2010 | 5.5 | -1.8% |
| 2011 | 5.3 | -3.6% |
| 2012 | 5.2 | -1.9% |
| 2013 | 5.1 | -1.9% |
| 2014 | 5 | -2.0% |
| 2015 | 4.9 | -2.0% |
| 2016 | 4.9 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 4.9 | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 4.9 | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 4.9 | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 4.9 | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 4.9 | +0.0% |
Kuwait compared with similar countries
- Kuwait's 4.9 is above the median for high income countries, which is 2.5, 2.0× the median. (65 countries reporting)
- Kuwait's 4.9 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 8.5, 58% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5.98 | 5.6 | 6.6 | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.06 | 4.9 | 5.5 | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Kuwait
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- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -0.9259 % change on previous year (2100)
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- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -0.9273 % 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 0.0264 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -0.6875 % 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 0.0272 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate in Kuwait?
- 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate in Kuwait was 4.9 in 2021, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate recorded in Kuwait?
- The highest recorded value was 6.6 in 2000.
- What is the lowest 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate recorded in Kuwait?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.9 in 2015.
- How does Kuwait rank for 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate?
- Kuwait ranks 129th out of 199 countries with data for 2021.
- Is 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate rising or falling in Kuwait?
- Over the last ten years it is down 7.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Kuwait 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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