Neonatal deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024) in Argentina
Argentina: Neonatal deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024) was 2,569 in 2024. ▼ Falling
Latest (2024)
2,569
Change on year
down 5.0%
World rank
69th
of 201 countries
All-time high
15,177
in 1977
All-time low
2,569
in 2024
Years of data
54
1971–2024
Neonatal deaths in Argentina, 1971–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for neonatal deaths in Argentina is 2,569, measured in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 54 years on record.
That represents a change of down 5.0% on the previous year and down 53.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, neonatal deaths in Argentina peaked at 15,177 in 1977 and was at its lowest, 2,569, in 2024.
Argentina ranks 69th of 201 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 54 years of available data.
Neonatal deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024) in Argentina, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 13,873 | — |
| 1972 | 13,845 | -0.2% |
| 1973 | 13,814 | -0.2% |
| 1974 | 13,955 | +1.0% |
| 1975 | 14,427 | +3.4% |
| 1976 | 14,938 | +3.5% |
| 1977 | 15,177 | +1.6% |
| 1978 | 14,801 | -2.5% |
| 1979 | 13,956 | -5.7% |
| 1980 | 12,802 | -8.3% |
| 1981 | 11,732 | -8.4% |
| 1982 | 11,093 | -5.4% |
| 1983 | 10,795 | -2.7% |
| 1984 | 10,997 | +1.9% |
| 1985 | 11,343 | +3.1% |
| 1986 | 11,762 | +3.7% |
| 1987 | 11,818 | +0.5% |
| 1988 | 11,543 | -2.3% |
| 1989 | 11,013 | -4.6% |
| 1990 | 10,786 | -2.1% |
| 1991 | 10,686 | -0.9% |
| 1992 | 10,713 | +0.3% |
| 1993 | 10,750 | +0.3% |
| 1994 | 10,544 | -1.9% |
| 1995 | 9,855 | -6.5% |
| 1996 | 8,979 | -8.9% |
| 1997 | 8,293 | -7.6% |
| 1998 | 7,985 | -3.7% |
| 1999 | 7,958 | -0.3% |
| 2000 | 7,942 | -0.2% |
| 2001 | 7,859 | -1.0% |
| 2002 | 7,653 | -2.6% |
| 2003 | 7,217 | -5.7% |
| 2004 | 6,801 | -5.8% |
| 2005 | 6,537 | -3.9% |
| 2006 | 6,317 | -3.4% |
| 2007 | 6,078 | -3.8% |
| 2008 | 6,028 | -0.8% |
| 2009 | 5,790 | -3.9% |
| 2010 | 5,742 | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 5,703 | -0.7% |
| 2012 | 5,489 | -3.8% |
| 2013 | 5,492 | +0.1% |
| 2014 | 5,485 | -0.1% |
| 2015 | 5,220 | -4.8% |
| 2016 | 4,801 | -8.0% |
| 2017 | 4,508 | -6.1% |
| 2018 | 4,242 | -5.9% |
| 2019 | 3,839 | -9.5% |
| 2020 | 3,236 | -15.7% |
| 2021 | 3,125 | -3.4% |
| 2022 | 2,821 | -9.7% |
| 2023 | 2,705 | -4.1% |
| 2024 | 2,569 | -5.0% |
Argentina compared with similar countries
- Argentina's 2,569 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 788, 3.3× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Argentina's 2,569 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 403, 6.4× the median. (35 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 14,310 | 13,814 | 15,177 | 9 |
| 1980s | 11,490 | 10,795 | 12,802 | 10 |
| 1990s | 9,655 | 7,958 | 10,786 | 10 |
| 2000s | 6,822 | 5,790 | 7,942 | 10 |
| 2010s | 5,052 | 3,839 | 5,742 | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,891 | 2,569 | 3,236 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Argentina
- 66 North Korea 3,048 compare
- 67 Tajikistan 2,979 compare
- 68 Thailand 2,974 compare
- 70 Russia 2,541 compare
- 71 Laos 2,134 compare
- 72 United Kingdom 2,081 compare
More health data for Argentina
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.58 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.6333 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,462 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 684 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -2.7 % 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 0.0269 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -2.7 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is neonatal deaths in Argentina?
- Neonatal deaths in Argentina was 2,569 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest neonatal deaths recorded in Argentina?
- The highest recorded value was 15,177 in 1977.
- What is the lowest neonatal deaths recorded in Argentina?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,569 in 2024.
- How does Argentina rank for neonatal deaths?
- Argentina ranks 69th out of 201 countries with data for 2024.
- Is neonatal deaths rising or falling in Argentina?
- Over the last ten years it is down 53.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Argentina data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Neonatal deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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