Neonatal deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024) in Libya
Libya: Neonatal deaths was 634 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
634
Change on year
down 11.5%
World rank
110th
of 201 countries
All-time high
4,372
in 1980
All-time low
634
in 2024
Years of data
52
1973–2024
Neonatal deaths in Libya, 1973–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for neonatal deaths in Libya is 634, measured in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 52 years on record.
The figure is down 11.5% on the previous year and down 40.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, neonatal deaths in Libya peaked at 4,372 in 1980 and was at its lowest, 634, in 2024.
Libya ranks 110th 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 in Libya, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1973 | 3,835 | — |
| 1974 | 3,961 | +3.3% |
| 1975 | 4,008 | +1.2% |
| 1976 | 4,076 | +1.7% |
| 1977 | 4,162 | +2.1% |
| 1978 | 4,244 | +2.0% |
| 1979 | 4,311 | +1.6% |
| 1980 | 4,372 | +1.4% |
| 1981 | 4,299 | -1.7% |
| 1982 | 4,255 | -1.0% |
| 1983 | 3,806 | -10.6% |
| 1984 | 3,354 | -11.9% |
| 1985 | 3,241 | -3.4% |
| 1986 | 3,120 | -3.7% |
| 1987 | 2,987 | -4.3% |
| 1988 | 2,843 | -4.8% |
| 1989 | 2,700 | -5.0% |
| 1990 | 2,561 | -5.1% |
| 1991 | 2,418 | -5.6% |
| 1992 | 2,288 | -5.4% |
| 1993 | 2,150 | -6.0% |
| 1994 | 2,030 | -5.6% |
| 1995 | 1,936 | -4.6% |
| 1996 | 1,858 | -4.0% |
| 1997 | 1,805 | -2.9% |
| 1998 | 1,773 | -1.8% |
| 1999 | 1,751 | -1.2% |
| 2000 | 1,731 | -1.1% |
| 2001 | 1,738 | +0.4% |
| 2002 | 1,753 | +0.9% |
| 2003 | 1,756 | +0.2% |
| 2004 | 1,750 | -0.3% |
| 2005 | 1,732 | -1.0% |
| 2006 | 1,663 | -4.0% |
| 2007 | 1,567 | -5.8% |
| 2008 | 1,471 | -6.1% |
| 2009 | 1,391 | -5.4% |
| 2010 | 1,359 | -2.3% |
| 2011 | 1,340 | -1.4% |
| 2012 | 1,126 | -16.0% |
| 2013 | 1,093 | -2.9% |
| 2014 | 1,072 | -1.9% |
| 2015 | 1,016 | -5.2% |
| 2016 | 963 | -5.2% |
| 2017 | 913 | -5.2% |
| 2018 | 869 | -4.8% |
| 2019 | 826 | -4.9% |
| 2020 | 788 | -4.6% |
| 2021 | 747 | -5.2% |
| 2022 | 707 | -5.4% |
| 2023 | 716 | +1.3% |
| 2024 | 634 | -11.5% |
Libya compared with similar countries
- Libya's 634 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 788, 80% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Libya's 634 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 1,294, 49% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 4,085 | 3,835 | 4,311 | 7 |
| 1980s | 3,498 | 2,700 | 4,372 | 10 |
| 1990s | 2,057 | 1,751 | 2,561 | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,655 | 1,391 | 1,756 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,058 | 826 | 1,359 | 10 |
| 2020s | 718.4 | 634 | 788 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is neonatal deaths in Libya?
- Neonatal deaths in Libya was 634 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest neonatal deaths recorded in Libya?
- The highest recorded value was 4,372 in 1980.
- What is the lowest neonatal deaths recorded in Libya?
- The lowest recorded value was 634 in 2024.
- How does Libya rank for neonatal deaths?
- Libya ranks 110th out of 201 countries with data for 2024.
- Is neonatal deaths rising or falling in Libya?
- Over the last ten years it is down 40.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Libya 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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