3.2.2 Neonatal mortality rate (deaths per 1,000 live births) in Switzerland
Switzerland: 3.2.2 Neonatal mortality rate (deaths per 1,000 live births) was 2.7 in 2021. ▼ Falling
Latest (2021)
2.7
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
161st
of 199 countries
All-time high
3.5
in 2000
All-time low
2.7
in 2020
Years of data
22
2000–2021
3.2.2 Neonatal mortality rate in Switzerland, 2000–2021
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2021, 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate in Switzerland stood at 2.7. That is the lowest value across all 22 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 12.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate in Switzerland peaked at 3.5 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 2.7, in 2020.
Switzerland ranks 161st of 199 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 22 years of available data.
3.2.2 Neonatal mortality rate (deaths per 1,000 live births) in Switzerland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 3.5 | — |
| 2001 | 3.5 | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 3.4 | -2.9% |
| 2003 | 3.4 | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 3.3 | -2.9% |
| 2005 | 3.3 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 3.3 | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 3.2 | -3.0% |
| 2008 | 3.2 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 3.2 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 3.2 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 3.1 | -3.1% |
| 2012 | 3.1 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 3 | -3.2% |
| 2014 | 3 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 3 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 2.9 | -3.3% |
| 2017 | 2.9 | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 2.8 | -3.4% |
| 2019 | 2.8 | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 2.7 | -3.6% |
| 2021 | 2.7 | +0.0% |
Switzerland compared with similar countries
- Switzerland's 2.7 is above the median for high income countries, which is 2.5, 1.1× the median. (65 countries reporting)
- Switzerland's 2.7 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 2.4, 1.1× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3.33 | 3.2 | 3.5 | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.98 | 2.8 | 3.2 | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.7 | 2.7 | 2.7 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Switzerland
- 161 Netherlands 2.7 compare
- 163 Denmark 2.5 compare
- 163 France 2.5 compare
- 163 New Zealand 2.5 compare
More health data for Switzerland
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -2.13 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -1.27 % change on previous year (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 46 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 1 (2023)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 0.0481 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0233 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -0.0927 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per capita 0.0245 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate in Switzerland?
- 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate in Switzerland was 2.7 in 2021, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate recorded in Switzerland?
- The highest recorded value was 3.5 in 2000.
- What is the lowest 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate recorded in Switzerland?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.7 in 2020.
- How does Switzerland rank for 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate?
- Switzerland ranks 161st out of 199 countries with data for 2021.
- Is 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate rising or falling in Switzerland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 12.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Switzerland 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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