3.2.2 Neonatal mortality rate in Lao People's Democratic Republic
Lao People's Democratic Republic: 3.2.2 Neonatal mortality rate was 21 in 2021. ▼ Falling
3.2.2 Neonatal mortality rate in Lao People's Democratic Republic, 2000–2021
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2021, 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate in Lao People's Democratic Republic stood at 21. That is the lowest value across all 22 years on record.
The figure is down 2.8% on the previous year and down 25.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate in Lao People's Democratic Republic peaked at 38.3 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 21, in 2021.
Lao People's Democratic Republic ranks 44th of 199 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 22 years of available data.
3.2.2 Neonatal mortality rate in Lao People's Democratic Republic, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 38.3 | — |
| 2001 | 37.4 | -2.3% |
| 2002 | 36.5 | -2.4% |
| 2003 | 35.6 | -2.5% |
| 2004 | 34.6 | -2.8% |
| 2005 | 33.6 | -2.9% |
| 2006 | 32.7 | -2.7% |
| 2007 | 31.7 | -3.1% |
| 2008 | 30.7 | -3.2% |
| 2009 | 29.8 | -2.9% |
| 2010 | 28.8 | -3.4% |
| 2011 | 28 | -2.8% |
| 2012 | 27.1 | -3.2% |
| 2013 | 26.2 | -3.3% |
| 2014 | 25.4 | -3.1% |
| 2015 | 24.6 | -3.1% |
| 2016 | 23.9 | -2.8% |
| 2017 | 23.3 | -2.5% |
| 2018 | 22.7 | -2.6% |
| 2019 | 22.1 | -2.6% |
| 2020 | 21.6 | -2.3% |
| 2021 | 21 | -2.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 34.09 | 29.8 | 38.3 | 10 |
| 2010s | 25.21 | 22.1 | 28.8 | 10 |
| 2020s | 21.3 | 21 | 21.6 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate in Lao People's Democratic Republic was 21 in 2021, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 38.3 in 2000.
- What is the lowest 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 21 in 2021.
- How does Lao People's Democratic Republic rank for 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate?
- Lao People's Democratic Republic ranks 44th out of 199 countries with data for 2021.
- Is 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate rising or falling in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is down 25.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Lao People's Democratic Republic 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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