Neonatal deaths in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Neonatal deaths was 2,081 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
2,081
Change on year
up 2.1%
World rank
72nd
of 201 countries
All-time high
14,649
in 1961
All-time low
1,899
in 2020
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Neonatal deaths in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, 1961–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for neonatal deaths in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is 2,081, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 2.1% on the previous year and up 0.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, neonatal deaths in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland peaked at 14,649 in 1961 and was at its lowest, 1,899, in 2020.
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 72nd 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 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 14,649 | — |
| 1962 | 14,637 | -0.1% |
| 1963 | 14,439 | -1.4% |
| 1964 | 14,090 | -2.4% |
| 1965 | 13,526 | -4.0% |
| 1966 | 12,961 | -4.2% |
| 1967 | 12,384 | -4.5% |
| 1968 | 11,846 | -4.3% |
| 1969 | 11,318 | -4.5% |
| 1970 | 10,893 | -3.8% |
| 1971 | 10,500 | -3.6% |
| 1972 | 9,729 | -7.3% |
| 1973 | 8,954 | -8.0% |
| 1974 | 8,215 | -8.3% |
| 1975 | 7,480 | -8.9% |
| 1976 | 6,871 | -8.1% |
| 1977 | 6,298 | -8.3% |
| 1978 | 6,068 | -3.7% |
| 1979 | 5,932 | -2.2% |
| 1980 | 5,585 | -5.8% |
| 1981 | 5,019 | -10.1% |
| 1982 | 4,620 | -7.9% |
| 1983 | 4,360 | -5.6% |
| 1984 | 4,183 | -4.1% |
| 1985 | 4,095 | -2.1% |
| 1986 | 3,955 | -3.4% |
| 1987 | 3,872 | -2.1% |
| 1988 | 3,745 | -3.3% |
| 1989 | 3,592 | -4.1% |
| 1990 | 3,576 | -0.4% |
| 1991 | 3,507 | -1.9% |
| 1992 | 3,415 | -2.6% |
| 1993 | 3,281 | -3.9% |
| 1994 | 3,163 | -3.6% |
| 1995 | 3,008 | -4.9% |
| 1996 | 2,913 | -3.2% |
| 1997 | 2,833 | -2.7% |
| 1998 | 2,778 | -1.9% |
| 1999 | 2,706 | -2.6% |
| 2000 | 2,592 | -4.2% |
| 2001 | 2,495 | -3.7% |
| 2002 | 2,448 | -1.9% |
| 2003 | 2,500 | +2.1% |
| 2004 | 2,541 | +1.6% |
| 2005 | 2,534 | -0.3% |
| 2006 | 2,570 | +1.4% |
| 2007 | 2,587 | +0.7% |
| 2008 | 2,578 | -0.3% |
| 2009 | 2,489 | -3.5% |
| 2010 | 2,442 | -1.9% |
| 2011 | 2,360 | -3.4% |
| 2012 | 2,281 | -3.3% |
| 2013 | 2,123 | -6.9% |
| 2014 | 2,064 | -2.8% |
| 2015 | 2,064 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 2,083 | +0.9% |
| 2017 | 2,059 | -1.2% |
| 2018 | 2,004 | -2.7% |
| 2019 | 1,957 | -2.3% |
| 2020 | 1,899 | -3.0% |
| 2021 | 1,941 | +2.2% |
| 2022 | 1,978 | +1.9% |
| 2023 | 2,039 | +3.1% |
| 2024 | 2,081 | +2.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 13,317 | 11,318 | 14,649 | 9 |
| 1970s | 8,094 | 5,932 | 10,893 | 10 |
| 1980s | 4,303 | 3,592 | 5,585 | 10 |
| 1990s | 3,118 | 2,706 | 3,576 | 10 |
| 2000s | 2,533 | 2,448 | 2,592 | 10 |
| 2010s | 2,144 | 1,957 | 2,442 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,988 | 1,899 | 2,081 | 5 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
- 69 Argentina 2,569 compare
- 70 Russian Federation 2,541 compare
- 71 Lao People's Democratic Republic 2,134 compare
- 73 Guinea-Bissau 2,080 compare
- 74 Honduras 1,968 compare
- 75 Bolivia, Plurinational State of 1,916 compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is neonatal deaths in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- Neonatal deaths in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland was 2,081 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest neonatal deaths recorded in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 14,649 in 1961.
- What is the lowest neonatal deaths recorded in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,899 in 2020.
- How does United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank for neonatal deaths?
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 72nd out of 201 countries with data for 2024.
- Is neonatal deaths rising or falling in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 0.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern 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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