3.2.2 Neonatal mortality rate (deaths per 1,000 live births) in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: 3.2.2 Neonatal mortality rate (deaths per 1,000 live births) was 2.8 in 2021. ▼ Falling
3.2.2 Neonatal mortality rate in United Kingdom, 2000–2021
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate in United Kingdom is 2.8, measured in 2021.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 6.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate in United Kingdom peaked at 3.8 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 2.7, in 2014.
That places United Kingdom 156th out of 199 countries with data for 2021, putting it 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 United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 3.8 | — |
| 2001 | 3.7 | -2.6% |
| 2002 | 3.6 | -2.7% |
| 2003 | 3.6 | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 3.5 | -2.8% |
| 2005 | 3.5 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 3.4 | -2.9% |
| 2007 | 3.3 | -2.9% |
| 2008 | 3.2 | -3.0% |
| 2009 | 3.1 | -3.1% |
| 2010 | 3 | -3.2% |
| 2011 | 3 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 2.9 | -3.3% |
| 2013 | 2.8 | -3.4% |
| 2014 | 2.7 | -3.6% |
| 2015 | 2.7 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 2.8 | +3.7% |
| 2017 | 2.8 | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 2.8 | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 2.8 | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 2.8 | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 2.8 | +0.0% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 2.8 is above the median for high income countries, which is 2.5, 1.1× the median. (65 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's 2.8 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 2.4, 1.2× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3.47 | 3.1 | 3.8 | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.83 | 2.7 | 3 | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.8 | 2.8 | 2.8 | 2 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
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- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -0.7128 % 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 0.0247 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -0.7724 % 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 0.0261 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate in United Kingdom?
- 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate in United Kingdom was 2.8 in 2021, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 3.8 in 2000.
- What is the lowest 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.7 in 2014.
- How does United Kingdom rank for 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate?
- United Kingdom ranks 156th out of 199 countries with data for 2021.
- Is 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is down 6.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this United Kingdom 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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