Neonatal deaths in Romania
Romania: Neonatal deaths was 656 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
656
Change on year
up 5.6%
World rank
108th
of 201 countries
All-time high
4,778
in 1990
All-time low
578
in 2021
Years of data
35
1990–2024
Neonatal deaths in Romania, 1990–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2024, neonatal deaths in Romania stood at 656.
The figure is up 5.6% on the previous year and down 29.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, neonatal deaths in Romania peaked at 4,778 in 1990 and was at its lowest, 578, in 2021.
That places Romania 108th 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 in Romania, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 4,778 | — |
| 1991 | 4,052 | -15.2% |
| 1992 | 3,764 | -7.1% |
| 1993 | 3,545 | -5.8% |
| 1994 | 3,385 | -4.5% |
| 1995 | 3,155 | -6.8% |
| 1996 | 3,002 | -4.8% |
| 1997 | 2,939 | -2.1% |
| 1998 | 2,780 | -5.4% |
| 1999 | 2,534 | -8.8% |
| 2000 | 2,327 | -8.2% |
| 2001 | 2,153 | -7.5% |
| 2002 | 2,086 | -3.1% |
| 2003 | 2,067 | -0.9% |
| 2004 | 2,020 | -2.3% |
| 2005 | 1,946 | -3.7% |
| 2006 | 1,770 | -9.0% |
| 2007 | 1,577 | -10.9% |
| 2008 | 1,508 | -4.4% |
| 2009 | 1,398 | -7.3% |
| 2010 | 1,233 | -11.8% |
| 2011 | 1,081 | -12.3% |
| 2012 | 1,041 | -3.7% |
| 2013 | 952 | -8.5% |
| 2014 | 929 | -2.4% |
| 2015 | 876 | -5.7% |
| 2016 | 822 | -6.2% |
| 2017 | 775 | -5.7% |
| 2018 | 697 | -10.1% |
| 2019 | 626 | -10.2% |
| 2020 | 595 | -5.0% |
| 2021 | 578 | -2.9% |
| 2022 | 587 | +1.6% |
| 2023 | 621 | +5.8% |
| 2024 | 656 | +5.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3,393 | 2,534 | 4,778 | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,885 | 1,398 | 2,327 | 10 |
| 2010s | 903.2 | 626 | 1,233 | 10 |
| 2020s | 607.4 | 578 | 656 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is neonatal deaths in Romania?
- Neonatal deaths in Romania was 656 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest neonatal deaths recorded in Romania?
- The highest recorded value was 4,778 in 1990.
- What is the lowest neonatal deaths recorded in Romania?
- The lowest recorded value was 578 in 2021.
- How does Romania rank for neonatal deaths?
- Romania ranks 108th out of 201 countries with data for 2024.
- Is neonatal deaths rising or falling in Romania?
- Over the last ten years it is down 29.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Romania 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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