3.2.2 Neonatal mortality rate in Panama
Panama: 3.2.2 Neonatal mortality rate was 7.8 in 2021. ▼ Falling
Latest (2021)
7.8
Change on year
down 2.5%
World rank
107th
of 199 countries
All-time high
14.7
in 2000
All-time low
7.8
in 2021
Years of data
22
2000–2021
3.2.2 Neonatal mortality rate in Panama, 2000–2021
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate in Panama is 7.8, measured in 2021. That is the lowest value across all 22 years on record.
The figure is down 2.5% on the previous year and down 27.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate in Panama peaked at 14.7 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 7.8, in 2021.
Panama ranks 107th 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 Panama, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 14.7 | — |
| 2001 | 14.3 | -2.7% |
| 2002 | 14 | -2.1% |
| 2003 | 13.6 | -2.9% |
| 2004 | 13.2 | -2.9% |
| 2005 | 12.9 | -2.3% |
| 2006 | 12.6 | -2.3% |
| 2007 | 12.2 | -3.2% |
| 2008 | 11.8 | -3.3% |
| 2009 | 11.5 | -2.5% |
| 2010 | 11.1 | -3.5% |
| 2011 | 10.8 | -2.7% |
| 2012 | 10.4 | -3.7% |
| 2013 | 10.1 | -2.9% |
| 2014 | 9.8 | -3.0% |
| 2015 | 9.5 | -3.1% |
| 2016 | 9.1 | -4.2% |
| 2017 | 8.9 | -2.2% |
| 2018 | 8.6 | -3.4% |
| 2019 | 8.3 | -3.5% |
| 2020 | 8 | -3.6% |
| 2021 | 7.8 | -2.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 13.08 | 11.5 | 14.7 | 10 |
| 2010s | 9.66 | 8.3 | 11.1 | 10 |
| 2020s | 7.9 | 7.8 | 8 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Panama
- 104 Iran, Islamic Republic of 8.1 compare
- 104 Mexico 8.1 compare
- 106 Barbados 7.9 compare
- 108 Uzbekistan 7.7 compare
- 109 Solomon Islands 7.6 compare
- 109 Sao Tome and Principe 7.6 compare
More health data for Panama
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.94 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.5994 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,074 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 101 deaths (2100)
- Population ages 65-69, male, annual growth rate 4.16 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 65-69, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 65-69, male, per capita 0.0159 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 70-74, female, annual growth rate 4.29 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 70-74, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 70-74, female, per capita 0.0134 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate in Panama?
- 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate in Panama was 7.8 in 2021, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate recorded in Panama?
- The highest recorded value was 14.7 in 2000.
- What is the lowest 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate recorded in Panama?
- The lowest recorded value was 7.8 in 2021.
- How does Panama rank for 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate?
- Panama ranks 107th out of 199 countries with data for 2021.
- Is 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate rising or falling in Panama?
- Over the last ten years it is down 27.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Panama 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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