Neonatal deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024) in Netherlands
Netherlands: Neonatal deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024) was 450 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
450
Change on year
up 1.8%
World rank
115th
of 201 countries
All-time high
3,209
in 1961
All-time low
442
in 2023
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Neonatal deaths in Netherlands, 1961–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for neonatal deaths in Netherlands is 450, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 1.8% on the previous year and down 4.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, neonatal deaths in Netherlands peaked at 3,209 in 1961 and was at its lowest, 442, in 2023.
Netherlands ranks 115th 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 Netherlands, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 3,209 | — |
| 1962 | 3,075 | -4.2% |
| 1963 | 3,005 | -2.3% |
| 1964 | 2,930 | -2.5% |
| 1965 | 2,788 | -4.8% |
| 1966 | 2,641 | -5.3% |
| 1967 | 2,527 | -4.3% |
| 1968 | 2,417 | -4.4% |
| 1969 | 2,419 | +0.1% |
| 1970 | 2,261 | -6.5% |
| 1971 | 2,082 | -7.9% |
| 1972 | 1,894 | -9.0% |
| 1973 | 1,662 | -12.2% |
| 1974 | 1,504 | -9.5% |
| 1975 | 1,361 | -9.5% |
| 1976 | 1,275 | -6.3% |
| 1977 | 1,183 | -7.2% |
| 1978 | 1,125 | -4.9% |
| 1979 | 1,060 | -5.8% |
| 1980 | 1,035 | -2.4% |
| 1981 | 980 | -5.3% |
| 1982 | 917 | -6.4% |
| 1983 | 881 | -3.9% |
| 1984 | 880 | -0.1% |
| 1985 | 882 | +0.2% |
| 1986 | 900 | +2.0% |
| 1987 | 903 | +0.3% |
| 1988 | 896 | -0.8% |
| 1989 | 897 | +0.1% |
| 1990 | 921 | +2.7% |
| 1991 | 912 | -1.0% |
| 1992 | 883 | -3.2% |
| 1993 | 844 | -4.4% |
| 1994 | 795 | -5.8% |
| 1995 | 734 | -7.7% |
| 1996 | 709 | -3.4% |
| 1997 | 719 | +1.4% |
| 1998 | 753 | +4.7% |
| 1999 | 771 | +2.4% |
| 2000 | 796 | +3.2% |
| 2001 | 777 | -2.4% |
| 2002 | 758 | -2.4% |
| 2003 | 732 | -3.4% |
| 2004 | 693 | -5.3% |
| 2005 | 651 | -6.1% |
| 2006 | 616 | -5.4% |
| 2007 | 576 | -6.5% |
| 2008 | 556 | -3.5% |
| 2009 | 535 | -3.8% |
| 2010 | 517 | -3.4% |
| 2011 | 495 | -4.3% |
| 2012 | 479 | -3.2% |
| 2013 | 464 | -3.1% |
| 2014 | 470 | +1.3% |
| 2015 | 457 | -2.8% |
| 2016 | 459 | +0.4% |
| 2017 | 452 | -1.5% |
| 2018 | 449 | -0.7% |
| 2019 | 451 | +0.4% |
| 2020 | 450 | -0.2% |
| 2021 | 478 | +6.2% |
| 2022 | 455 | -4.8% |
| 2023 | 442 | -2.9% |
| 2024 | 450 | +1.8% |
Netherlands compared with similar countries
- Netherlands's 450 is above the median for high income countries, which is 155, 2.9× the median. (65 countries reporting)
- Netherlands's 450 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 167, 2.7× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2,779 | 2,417 | 3,209 | 9 |
| 1970s | 1,541 | 1,060 | 2,261 | 10 |
| 1980s | 917.1 | 880 | 1,035 | 10 |
| 1990s | 804.1 | 709 | 921 | 10 |
| 2000s | 669 | 535 | 796 | 10 |
| 2010s | 469.3 | 449 | 517 | 10 |
| 2020s | 455 | 442 | 478 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is neonatal deaths in Netherlands?
- Neonatal deaths in Netherlands was 450 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest neonatal deaths recorded in Netherlands?
- The highest recorded value was 3,209 in 1961.
- What is the lowest neonatal deaths recorded in Netherlands?
- The lowest recorded value was 442 in 2023.
- How does Netherlands rank for neonatal deaths?
- Netherlands ranks 115th out of 201 countries with data for 2024.
- Is neonatal deaths rising or falling in Netherlands?
- Over the last ten years it is down 4.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Netherlands 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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