Neonatal deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024) in Iceland
Iceland: Neonatal deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024) was 6 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
6
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
186th
of 201 countries
All-time high
55
in 1960
All-time low
5
in 2015
Years of data
70
1955–2024
Neonatal deaths in Iceland, 1955–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for neonatal deaths in Iceland is 6, measured in 2024.
The figure is unchanged over ten years.
Over the whole period, neonatal deaths in Iceland peaked at 55 in 1960 and was at its lowest, 5, in 2015.
Iceland ranks 186th of 201 countries on this measure, 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) in Iceland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1955 | 54 | — |
| 1956 | 54 | +0.0% |
| 1957 | 54 | +0.0% |
| 1958 | 53 | -1.9% |
| 1959 | 54 | +1.9% |
| 1960 | 55 | +1.9% |
| 1961 | 51 | -7.3% |
| 1962 | 53 | +3.9% |
| 1963 | 53 | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 52 | -1.9% |
| 1965 | 51 | -1.9% |
| 1966 | 50 | -2.0% |
| 1967 | 46 | -8.0% |
| 1968 | 43 | -6.5% |
| 1969 | 42 | -2.3% |
| 1970 | 39 | -7.1% |
| 1971 | 39 | +0.0% |
| 1972 | 41 | +5.1% |
| 1973 | 38 | -7.3% |
| 1974 | 34 | -10.5% |
| 1975 | 32 | -5.9% |
| 1976 | 30 | -6.2% |
| 1977 | 26 | -13.3% |
| 1978 | 25 | -3.8% |
| 1979 | 26 | +4.0% |
| 1980 | 25 | -3.8% |
| 1981 | 22 | -12.0% |
| 1982 | 21 | -4.5% |
| 1983 | 20 | -4.8% |
| 1984 | 18 | -10.0% |
| 1985 | 17 | -5.6% |
| 1986 | 16 | -5.9% |
| 1987 | 16 | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 17 | +6.2% |
| 1989 | 17 | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 16 | -5.9% |
| 1991 | 15 | -6.2% |
| 1992 | 15 | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 14 | -6.7% |
| 1994 | 13 | -7.1% |
| 1995 | 12 | -7.7% |
| 1996 | 11 | -8.3% |
| 1997 | 10 | -9.1% |
| 1998 | 10 | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 9 | -10.0% |
| 2000 | 9 | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 8 | -11.1% |
| 2002 | 7 | -12.5% |
| 2003 | 7 | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 7 | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 7 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 7 | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 6 | -14.3% |
| 2008 | 7 | +16.7% |
| 2009 | 7 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 7 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 6 | -14.3% |
| 2012 | 6 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 6 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 6 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 5 | -16.7% |
| 2016 | 5 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 5 | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 6 | +20.0% |
| 2019 | 6 | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 6 | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 7 | +16.7% |
| 2022 | 6 | -14.3% |
| 2023 | 6 | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 6 | +0.0% |
Iceland compared with similar countries
- Iceland's 6 is below the median for high income countries, which is 155, 4% of the median. (65 countries reporting)
- Iceland's 6 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 167, 4% of the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 53.8 | 53 | 54 | 5 |
| 1960s | 49.6 | 42 | 55 | 10 |
| 1970s | 33 | 25 | 41 | 10 |
| 1980s | 18.9 | 16 | 25 | 10 |
| 1990s | 12.5 | 9 | 16 | 10 |
| 2000s | 7.2 | 6 | 9 | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.8 | 5 | 7 | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.2 | 6 | 7 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Iceland
- 185 Marshall Islands 9 compare
- 186 Montenegro 6 compare
- 186 Antigua and Barbuda 6 compare
- 189 Saint Kitts and Nevis 5 compare
More health data for Iceland
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -100 % change on previous year (2085)
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- Un projection of annual infant deaths 0 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 0.1533 % 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 0.0283 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 0.1097 % 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 0.0302 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is neonatal deaths in Iceland?
- Neonatal deaths in Iceland was 6 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest neonatal deaths recorded in Iceland?
- The highest recorded value was 55 in 1960.
- What is the lowest neonatal deaths recorded in Iceland?
- The lowest recorded value was 5 in 2015.
- How does Iceland rank for neonatal deaths?
- Iceland ranks 186th out of 201 countries with data for 2024.
- Is neonatal deaths rising or falling in Iceland?
- Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iceland 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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