Neonatal deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024) in Ireland
Ireland: Neonatal deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024) was 136 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
136
Change on year
up 0.7%
World rank
145th
of 201 countries
All-time high
1,209
in 1961
All-time low
132
in 2020
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Neonatal deaths in Ireland, 1961–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2024, neonatal deaths in Ireland stood at 136.
The figure is up 0.7% on the previous year and down 17.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, neonatal deaths in Ireland peaked at 1,209 in 1961 and was at its lowest, 132, in 2020.
That places Ireland 145th out of 201 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Neonatal deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024) in Ireland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 1,209 | — |
| 1962 | 1,180 | -2.4% |
| 1963 | 1,155 | -2.1% |
| 1964 | 1,127 | -2.4% |
| 1965 | 1,079 | -4.3% |
| 1966 | 1,012 | -6.2% |
| 1967 | 945 | -6.6% |
| 1968 | 890 | -5.8% |
| 1969 | 864 | -2.9% |
| 1970 | 840 | -2.8% |
| 1971 | 841 | +0.1% |
| 1972 | 838 | -0.4% |
| 1973 | 831 | -0.8% |
| 1974 | 817 | -1.7% |
| 1975 | 768 | -6.0% |
| 1976 | 732 | -4.7% |
| 1977 | 691 | -5.6% |
| 1978 | 643 | -6.9% |
| 1979 | 597 | -7.2% |
| 1980 | 548 | -8.2% |
| 1981 | 490 | -10.6% |
| 1982 | 451 | -8.0% |
| 1983 | 405 | -10.2% |
| 1984 | 364 | -10.1% |
| 1985 | 333 | -8.5% |
| 1986 | 313 | -6.0% |
| 1987 | 291 | -7.0% |
| 1988 | 268 | -7.9% |
| 1989 | 252 | -6.0% |
| 1990 | 251 | -0.4% |
| 1991 | 243 | -3.2% |
| 1992 | 230 | -5.3% |
| 1993 | 215 | -6.5% |
| 1994 | 205 | -4.7% |
| 1995 | 202 | -1.5% |
| 1996 | 207 | +2.5% |
| 1997 | 214 | +3.4% |
| 1998 | 219 | +2.3% |
| 1999 | 218 | -0.5% |
| 2000 | 218 | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 223 | +2.3% |
| 2002 | 224 | +0.4% |
| 2003 | 214 | -4.5% |
| 2004 | 199 | -7.0% |
| 2005 | 181 | -9.0% |
| 2006 | 177 | -2.2% |
| 2007 | 182 | +2.8% |
| 2008 | 187 | +2.7% |
| 2009 | 188 | +0.5% |
| 2010 | 188 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 187 | -0.5% |
| 2012 | 181 | -3.2% |
| 2013 | 173 | -4.4% |
| 2014 | 165 | -4.6% |
| 2015 | 158 | -4.2% |
| 2016 | 150 | -5.1% |
| 2017 | 143 | -4.7% |
| 2018 | 139 | -2.8% |
| 2019 | 136 | -2.2% |
| 2020 | 132 | -2.9% |
| 2021 | 144 | +9.1% |
| 2022 | 132 | -8.3% |
| 2023 | 135 | +2.3% |
| 2024 | 136 | +0.7% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 136 is below the median for high income countries, which is 155, 88% of the median. (65 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 136 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 167, 81% of the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1,051 | 864 | 1,209 | 9 |
| 1970s | 759.8 | 597 | 841 | 10 |
| 1980s | 371.5 | 252 | 548 | 10 |
| 1990s | 220.4 | 202 | 251 | 10 |
| 2000s | 199.3 | 177 | 224 | 10 |
| 2010s | 162 | 136 | 188 | 10 |
| 2020s | 135.8 | 132 | 144 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
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- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -0.7228 % 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 0.026 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -0.6489 % 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 0.0274 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is neonatal deaths in Ireland?
- Neonatal deaths in Ireland was 136 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest neonatal deaths recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 1,209 in 1961.
- What is the lowest neonatal deaths recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 132 in 2020.
- How does Ireland rank for neonatal deaths?
- Ireland ranks 145th out of 201 countries with data for 2024.
- Is neonatal deaths rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 17.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ireland 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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