3.2.2 Neonatal mortality rate (deaths per 1,000 live births) in Montenegro
Montenegro: 3.2.2 Neonatal mortality rate (deaths per 1,000 live births) was 1 in 2021. ◆ Volatile
3.2.2 Neonatal mortality rate in Montenegro, 2000–2021
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2021, 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate in Montenegro stood at 1. That is the lowest value across all 22 years on record.
That represents a change of down 9.1% on the previous year and down 75.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate in Montenegro peaked at 8.5 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 1, in 2021.
That places Montenegro 194th out of 199 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the bottom quarter.
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 Montenegro, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 8.5 | — |
| 2001 | 8.4 | -1.2% |
| 2002 | 8.2 | -2.4% |
| 2003 | 7.9 | -3.7% |
| 2004 | 7.5 | -5.1% |
| 2005 | 7 | -6.7% |
| 2006 | 6.4 | -8.6% |
| 2007 | 5.9 | -7.8% |
| 2008 | 5.4 | -8.5% |
| 2009 | 5 | -7.4% |
| 2010 | 4.5 | -10.0% |
| 2011 | 4 | -11.1% |
| 2012 | 3.5 | -12.5% |
| 2013 | 3.1 | -11.4% |
| 2014 | 2.6 | -16.1% |
| 2015 | 2.3 | -11.5% |
| 2016 | 1.9 | -17.4% |
| 2017 | 1.6 | -15.8% |
| 2018 | 1.4 | -12.5% |
| 2019 | 1.2 | -14.3% |
| 2020 | 1.1 | -8.3% |
| 2021 | 1 | -9.1% |
Montenegro compared with similar countries
- Montenegro's 1 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 8.25, 12% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Montenegro's 1 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 2.4, 42% of the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 7.02 | 5 | 8.5 | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.61 | 1.2 | 4.5 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.05 | 1 | 1.1 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate in Montenegro?
- 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate in Montenegro was 1 in 2021, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate recorded in Montenegro?
- The highest recorded value was 8.5 in 2000.
- What is the lowest 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate recorded in Montenegro?
- The lowest recorded value was 1 in 2021.
- How does Montenegro rank for 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate?
- Montenegro ranks 194th out of 199 countries with data for 2021.
- Is 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate rising or falling in Montenegro?
- Over the last ten years it is down 75.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Montenegro 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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