3.2.2 Neonatal mortality rate (deaths per 1,000 live births) in Libya
Libya: 3.2.2 Neonatal mortality rate (deaths per 1,000 live births) was 5.8 in 2021. ▼ Falling
3.2.2 Neonatal mortality rate in Libya, 2000–2021
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate in Libya is 5.8, measured in 2021. That is the lowest value across all 22 years on record.
That represents a change of down 3.3% on the previous year and down 31.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate in Libya peaked at 15.1 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 5.8, in 2021.
Libya ranks 122nd of 199 countries on this measure, 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 Libya, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 15.1 | — |
| 2001 | 14.7 | -2.6% |
| 2002 | 14.2 | -3.4% |
| 2003 | 13.7 | -3.5% |
| 2004 | 13.2 | -3.6% |
| 2005 | 12.5 | -5.3% |
| 2006 | 11.7 | -6.4% |
| 2007 | 10.9 | -6.8% |
| 2008 | 10.1 | -7.3% |
| 2009 | 9.5 | -5.9% |
| 2010 | 8.9 | -6.3% |
| 2011 | 8.5 | -4.5% |
| 2012 | 8.1 | -4.7% |
| 2013 | 7.7 | -4.9% |
| 2014 | 7.4 | -3.9% |
| 2015 | 7.1 | -4.1% |
| 2016 | 6.9 | -2.8% |
| 2017 | 6.6 | -4.3% |
| 2018 | 6.4 | -3.0% |
| 2019 | 6.2 | -3.1% |
| 2020 | 6 | -3.2% |
| 2021 | 5.8 | -3.3% |
Libya compared with similar countries
- Libya's 5.8 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 8.25, 70% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Libya's 5.8 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 8.5, 68% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 12.56 | 9.5 | 15.1 | 10 |
| 2010s | 7.38 | 6.2 | 8.9 | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.9 | 5.8 | 6 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Libya
- 119 Samoa 6.6 compare
- 120 Brunei 6.2 compare
- 121 El Salvador 6.1 compare
- 123 Armenia 5.6 compare
- 124 Costa Rica 5.4 compare
- 124 Georgia 5.4 compare
- 124 British Virgin Islands 5.4 compare
More health data for Libya
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.48 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 1.1 % change on previous year (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 133 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2024)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -1.83 % 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 0.0404 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -1.77 % 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 0.0427 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate in Libya?
- 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate in Libya was 5.8 in 2021, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate recorded in Libya?
- The highest recorded value was 15.1 in 2000.
- What is the lowest 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate recorded in Libya?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.8 in 2021.
- How does Libya rank for 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate?
- Libya ranks 122nd out of 199 countries with data for 2021.
- Is 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate rising or falling in Libya?
- Over the last ten years it is down 31.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Libya 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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