3.2.2 Neonatal mortality rate in North Macedonia

North Macedonia: 3.2.2 Neonatal mortality rate was 3.4 in 2021. ▼ Falling

Latest (2021)
3.4
Change on year
down 12.8%
World rank
146th
of 199 countries
All-time high
9.4
in 2000
All-time low
3.4
in 2021
Years of data
22
2000–2021

3.2.2 Neonatal mortality rate in North Macedonia, 2000–2021

02468102000201020212000: 9.42001: 8.92002: 8.82003: 92004: 9.12005: 92006: 8.62007: 8.22008: 7.82009: 7.32010: 6.92011: 6.72012: 6.82013: 7.32014: 7.92015: 8.12016: 7.82017: 6.82018: 5.52019: 4.52020: 3.92021: 3.4

Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

The most recent figure for 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate in North Macedonia is 3.4, measured in 2021. That is the lowest value across all 22 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 12.8% on the previous year and down 49.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate in North Macedonia peaked at 9.4 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 3.4, in 2021.

That places North Macedonia 146th 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 in North Macedonia, year by year

Annual values for 3.2.2 Neonatal mortality rate (deaths per 1,000 live births) in North Macedonia, 2000 to 2021.
Year Value Change
2000 9.4
2001 8.9 -5.3%
2002 8.8 -1.1%
2003 9 +2.3%
2004 9.1 +1.1%
2005 9 -1.1%
2006 8.6 -4.4%
2007 8.2 -4.7%
2008 7.8 -4.9%
2009 7.3 -6.4%
2010 6.9 -5.5%
2011 6.7 -2.9%
2012 6.8 +1.5%
2013 7.3 +7.4%
2014 7.9 +8.2%
2015 8.1 +2.5%
2016 7.8 -3.7%
2017 6.8 -12.8%
2018 5.5 -19.1%
2019 4.5 -18.2%
2020 3.9 -13.3%
2021 3.4 -12.8%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 8.61 7.3 9.4 10
2010s 6.83 4.5 8.1 10
2020s 3.65 3.4 3.9 2

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Frequently asked questions

What is 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate in North Macedonia?
3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate in North Macedonia was 3.4 in 2021, according to UNICEF.
What is the highest 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate recorded in North Macedonia?
The highest recorded value was 9.4 in 2000.
What is the lowest 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate recorded in North Macedonia?
The lowest recorded value was 3.4 in 2021.
How does North Macedonia rank for 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate?
North Macedonia ranks 146th out of 199 countries with data for 2021.
Is 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate rising or falling in North Macedonia?
Over the last ten years it is down 49.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this North Macedonia 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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Indicator
3.2.2 Neonatal mortality rate (deaths per 1,000 live births)
Source
UNICEF
Licence
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Coverage
199 places, 4,378 data points, 2000–2021
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