3.2.2 Neonatal mortality rate in Palau
Palau: 3.2.2 Neonatal mortality rate was 8.5 in 2021. ▼ Falling
3.2.2 Neonatal mortality rate in Palau, 2000–2021
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate in Palau is 8.5, measured in 2021. That is the lowest value across all 22 years on record.
The figure is down 3.4% on the previous year and down 28.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate in Palau peaked at 15.2 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 8.5, in 2021.
That places Palau 98th 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 Palau, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 15.2 | — |
| 2001 | 15 | -1.3% |
| 2002 | 14.7 | -2.0% |
| 2003 | 14.5 | -1.4% |
| 2004 | 14.2 | -2.1% |
| 2005 | 13.9 | -2.1% |
| 2006 | 13.6 | -2.2% |
| 2007 | 13.3 | -2.2% |
| 2008 | 12.9 | -3.0% |
| 2009 | 12.6 | -2.3% |
| 2010 | 12.2 | -3.2% |
| 2011 | 11.9 | -2.5% |
| 2012 | 11.5 | -3.4% |
| 2013 | 11.2 | -2.6% |
| 2014 | 10.8 | -3.6% |
| 2015 | 10.5 | -2.8% |
| 2016 | 10.1 | -3.8% |
| 2017 | 9.8 | -3.0% |
| 2018 | 9.4 | -4.1% |
| 2019 | 9.1 | -3.2% |
| 2020 | 8.8 | -3.3% |
| 2021 | 8.5 | -3.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 13.99 | 12.6 | 15.2 | 10 |
| 2010s | 10.65 | 9.1 | 12.2 | 10 |
| 2020s | 8.65 | 8.5 | 8.8 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Palau
- 96 Palestine, State of 9.3 compare
- 97 Seychelles 8.6 compare
- 98 Brazil 8.5 compare
- 98 Jordan 8.5 compare
- 98 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 8.5 compare
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- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -100 % change on previous year (2087)
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- Number of infants who die before age 1 0 deaths (2100)
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- Population, male 9,506 (2025)
- Age population, age 09, female, interpolated 103 (2025)
- Age population, age 08, male, interpolated 112 (2025)
- Age population, age 08, female, interpolated 101 (2025)
- Age population, age 07, male, interpolated 106 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate in Palau?
- 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate in Palau was 8.5 in 2021, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate recorded in Palau?
- The highest recorded value was 15.2 in 2000.
- What is the lowest 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate recorded in Palau?
- The lowest recorded value was 8.5 in 2021.
- How does Palau rank for 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate?
- Palau ranks 98th out of 199 countries with data for 2021.
- Is 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate rising or falling in Palau?
- Over the last ten years it is down 28.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Palau 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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