3.2.2 Neonatal mortality rate in Republic of Moldova
Republic of Moldova: 3.2.2 Neonatal mortality rate was 10.5 in 2021. ▼ Falling
3.2.2 Neonatal mortality rate in Republic of Moldova, 2000–2021
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate in Republic of Moldova is 10.5, measured in 2021. That is the lowest value across all 22 years on record.
The figure is down 2.8% on the previous year and down 16.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate in Republic of Moldova peaked at 20.7 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 10.5, in 2021.
Republic of Moldova ranks 84th 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 in Republic of Moldova, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 20.7 | — |
| 2001 | 18.8 | -9.2% |
| 2002 | 17.1 | -9.0% |
| 2003 | 15.7 | -8.2% |
| 2004 | 14.6 | -7.0% |
| 2005 | 13.8 | -5.5% |
| 2006 | 13.3 | -3.6% |
| 2007 | 13.1 | -1.5% |
| 2008 | 12.9 | -1.5% |
| 2009 | 12.8 | -0.8% |
| 2010 | 12.7 | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 12.6 | -0.8% |
| 2012 | 12.4 | -1.6% |
| 2013 | 12.2 | -1.6% |
| 2014 | 12 | -1.6% |
| 2015 | 11.8 | -1.7% |
| 2016 | 11.6 | -1.7% |
| 2017 | 11.4 | -1.7% |
| 2018 | 11.2 | -1.8% |
| 2019 | 11 | -1.8% |
| 2020 | 10.8 | -1.8% |
| 2021 | 10.5 | -2.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 15.28 | 12.8 | 20.7 | 10 |
| 2010s | 11.89 | 11 | 12.7 | 10 |
| 2020s | 10.65 | 10.5 | 10.8 | 2 |
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- Population ages 65-69, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 65-69, male, per capita 0.0258 units per person (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate in Republic of Moldova?
- 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate in Republic of Moldova was 10.5 in 2021, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate recorded in Republic of Moldova?
- The highest recorded value was 20.7 in 2000.
- What is the lowest 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate recorded in Republic of Moldova?
- The lowest recorded value was 10.5 in 2021.
- How does Republic of Moldova rank for 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate?
- Republic of Moldova ranks 84th out of 199 countries with data for 2021.
- Is 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate rising or falling in Republic of Moldova?
- Over the last ten years it is down 16.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Republic of Moldova 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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