Neonatal deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024) in Italy
Italy: Neonatal deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024) was 694 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
694
Change on year
down 0.4%
World rank
104th
of 201 countries
All-time high
22,803
in 1964
All-time low
694
in 2024
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Neonatal deaths in Italy, 1961–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2024, neonatal deaths in Italy stood at 694. That is the lowest value across all 64 years on record.
The figure is down 0.4% on the previous year and down 36.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, neonatal deaths in Italy peaked at 22,803 in 1964 and was at its lowest, 694, in 2024.
Italy ranks 104th of 201 countries on this measure, 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 Italy, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 21,564 | — |
| 1962 | 21,280 | -1.3% |
| 1963 | 21,569 | +1.4% |
| 1964 | 22,803 | +5.7% |
| 1965 | 22,537 | -1.2% |
| 1966 | 21,957 | -2.6% |
| 1967 | 20,559 | -6.4% |
| 1968 | 19,688 | -4.2% |
| 1969 | 19,164 | -2.7% |
| 1970 | 18,495 | -3.5% |
| 1971 | 18,239 | -1.4% |
| 1972 | 17,266 | -5.3% |
| 1973 | 16,117 | -6.7% |
| 1974 | 14,895 | -7.6% |
| 1975 | 13,151 | -11.7% |
| 1976 | 11,600 | -11.8% |
| 1977 | 10,324 | -11.0% |
| 1978 | 9,272 | -10.2% |
| 1979 | 8,179 | -11.8% |
| 1980 | 7,228 | -11.6% |
| 1981 | 6,545 | -9.4% |
| 1982 | 6,111 | -6.6% |
| 1983 | 5,622 | -8.0% |
| 1984 | 5,186 | -7.8% |
| 1985 | 4,804 | -7.4% |
| 1986 | 4,387 | -8.7% |
| 1987 | 4,136 | -5.7% |
| 1988 | 4,041 | -2.3% |
| 1989 | 3,811 | -5.7% |
| 1990 | 3,660 | -4.0% |
| 1991 | 3,415 | -6.7% |
| 1992 | 3,216 | -5.8% |
| 1993 | 2,899 | -9.9% |
| 1994 | 2,643 | -8.8% |
| 1995 | 2,471 | -6.5% |
| 1996 | 2,361 | -4.5% |
| 1997 | 2,244 | -5.0% |
| 1998 | 2,096 | -6.6% |
| 1999 | 1,975 | -5.8% |
| 2000 | 1,869 | -5.4% |
| 2001 | 1,743 | -6.7% |
| 2002 | 1,655 | -5.0% |
| 2003 | 1,588 | -4.0% |
| 2004 | 1,574 | -0.9% |
| 2005 | 1,502 | -4.6% |
| 2006 | 1,466 | -2.4% |
| 2007 | 1,429 | -2.5% |
| 2008 | 1,427 | -0.1% |
| 2009 | 1,392 | -2.5% |
| 2010 | 1,354 | -2.7% |
| 2011 | 1,294 | -4.4% |
| 2012 | 1,230 | -4.9% |
| 2013 | 1,150 | -6.5% |
| 2014 | 1,087 | -5.5% |
| 2015 | 1,024 | -5.8% |
| 2016 | 965 | -5.8% |
| 2017 | 899 | -6.8% |
| 2018 | 827 | -8.0% |
| 2019 | 768 | -7.1% |
| 2020 | 729 | -5.1% |
| 2021 | 722 | -1.0% |
| 2022 | 717 | -0.7% |
| 2023 | 697 | -2.8% |
| 2024 | 694 | -0.4% |
Italy compared with similar countries
- Italy's 694 is above the median for high income countries, which is 155, 4.5× the median. (65 countries reporting)
- Italy's 694 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 167, 4.2× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 21,236 | 19,164 | 22,803 | 9 |
| 1970s | 13,754 | 8,179 | 18,495 | 10 |
| 1980s | 5,187 | 3,811 | 7,228 | 10 |
| 1990s | 2,698 | 1,975 | 3,660 | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,564 | 1,392 | 1,869 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,060 | 768 | 1,354 | 10 |
| 2020s | 711.8 | 694 | 729 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is neonatal deaths in Italy?
- Neonatal deaths in Italy was 694 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest neonatal deaths recorded in Italy?
- The highest recorded value was 22,803 in 1964.
- What is the lowest neonatal deaths recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was 694 in 2024.
- How does Italy rank for neonatal deaths?
- Italy ranks 104th out of 201 countries with data for 2024.
- Is neonatal deaths rising or falling in Italy?
- Over the last ten years it is down 36.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Italy 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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