Neonatal deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024), annual growth rate in India
India: Neonatal deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024), annual growth rate was -5.13 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Neonatal deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024), annual growth rate in India, 1971–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for neonatal deaths (un igme estimate, 2024), annual growth rate in India is -5.13 % change on previous year, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 5.8% on the previous year and up 30.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, neonatal deaths (un igme estimate, 2024), annual growth rate in India peaked at 1.37 % change on previous year in 1971 and was at its lowest, -7.86 % change on previous year, in 2020.
That places India 171st out of 201 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Neonatal deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024), annual growth rate in India, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 1.37 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 0.6697 % change on previous year | -51.2% |
| 1973 | 0.8024 % change on previous year | +19.8% |
| 1974 | 0.2419 % change on previous year | -69.9% |
| 1975 | -0.7461 % change on previous year | -408.4% |
| 1976 | 0.2229 % change on previous year | -129.9% |
| 1977 | -1.39 % change on previous year | -724.4% |
| 1978 | -1.04 % change on previous year | -25.6% |
| 1979 | -0.3949 % change on previous year | -61.9% |
| 1980 | 0.1922 % change on previous year | -148.7% |
| 1981 | -0.727 % change on previous year | -478.3% |
| 1982 | -0.9026 % change on previous year | +24.1% |
| 1983 | -0.7285 % change on previous year | -19.3% |
| 1984 | -0.5536 % change on previous year | -24.0% |
| 1985 | -1.44 % change on previous year | +159.7% |
| 1986 | -0.6946 % change on previous year | -51.7% |
| 1987 | -2.32 % change on previous year | +234.0% |
| 1988 | -1.67 % change on previous year | -27.8% |
| 1989 | -1.96 % change on previous year | +17.1% |
| 1990 | -2.29 % change on previous year | +17.0% |
| 1991 | -1.95 % change on previous year | -15.2% |
| 1992 | -2.19 % change on previous year | +12.8% |
| 1993 | -2.42 % change on previous year | +10.3% |
| 1994 | -1.98 % change on previous year | -18.2% |
| 1995 | -2.23 % change on previous year | +12.5% |
| 1996 | -2.37 % change on previous year | +6.4% |
| 1997 | -2.47 % change on previous year | +4.1% |
| 1998 | -2.51 % change on previous year | +1.8% |
| 1999 | -2.69 % change on previous year | +7.1% |
| 2000 | -1.94 % change on previous year | -28.1% |
| 2001 | -2.37 % change on previous year | +22.6% |
| 2002 | -3.73 % change on previous year | +57.0% |
| 2003 | -4.28 % change on previous year | +14.8% |
| 2004 | -4.07 % change on previous year | -4.9% |
| 2005 | -4.69 % change on previous year | +15.1% |
| 2006 | -4.52 % change on previous year | -3.6% |
| 2007 | -4.26 % change on previous year | -5.8% |
| 2008 | -3.65 % change on previous year | -14.3% |
| 2009 | -3.21 % change on previous year | -12.0% |
| 2010 | -4.62 % change on previous year | +43.7% |
| 2011 | -4.43 % change on previous year | -4.0% |
| 2012 | -4.75 % change on previous year | +7.2% |
| 2013 | -5.46 % change on previous year | +14.9% |
| 2014 | -7.41 % change on previous year | +35.8% |
| 2015 | -3.71 % change on previous year | -49.9% |
| 2016 | -3.78 % change on previous year | +2.0% |
| 2017 | -6.76 % change on previous year | +78.7% |
| 2018 | -3.59 % change on previous year | -46.8% |
| 2019 | -7.04 % change on previous year | +95.8% |
| 2020 | -7.86 % change on previous year | +11.8% |
| 2021 | -6.01 % change on previous year | -23.5% |
| 2022 | -5.46 % change on previous year | -9.3% |
| 2023 | -5.45 % change on previous year | -0.1% |
| 2024 | -5.13 % change on previous year | -5.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | -0.0287 % change on previous year | -1.39 % change on previous year | 1.37 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | -1.08 % change on previous year | -2.32 % change on previous year | 0.1922 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | -2.31 % change on previous year | -2.69 % change on previous year | -1.95 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | -3.67 % change on previous year | -4.69 % change on previous year | -1.94 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -5.15 % change on previous year | -7.41 % change on previous year | -3.59 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -5.98 % change on previous year | -7.86 % change on previous year | -5.13 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near India
- 168 Sri Lanka -4.94 % change on previous year compare
- 169 Ukraine -4.94 % change on previous year compare
- 170 Argentina -5.03 % change on previous year compare
- 172 Iran, Islamic Republic of -5.19 % change on previous year compare
- 173 Bhutan -5.26 % change on previous year compare
- 174 Viet Nam -5.33 % change on previous year compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is neonatal deaths (un igme estimate, 2024), annual growth rate in India?
- Neonatal deaths (un igme estimate, 2024), annual growth rate in India was -5.13 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest neonatal deaths (un igme estimate, 2024), annual growth rate recorded in India?
- The highest recorded value was 1.37 % change on previous year in 1971.
- What is the lowest neonatal deaths (un igme estimate, 2024), annual growth rate recorded in India?
- The lowest recorded value was -7.86 % change on previous year in 2020.
- How does India rank for neonatal deaths (un igme estimate, 2024), annual growth rate?
- India ranks 171st out of 201 countries with data for 2024.
- Is neonatal deaths (un igme estimate, 2024), annual growth rate rising or falling in India?
- Over the last ten years it is up 30.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this India data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Neonatal deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Neonatal deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Neonatal deaths UNICEF
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The year-on-year percentage change in Neonatal deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.