Neonatal deaths - UN IGME estimates (projection) in Romania
Romania: Neonatal deaths - UN IGME estimates (projection) was 656 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
656
Change on year
up 5.6%
World rank
107th
of 200 countries
All-time high
4,778
in 1990
All-time low
578
in 2021
Years of data
35
1990–2024
Neonatal deaths - UN IGME estimates in Romania, 1990–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
Romania recorded 656 for neonatal deaths - un igme estimates in 2024.
The figure is up 5.6% on the previous year and down 29.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, neonatal deaths - un igme estimates in Romania peaked at 4,778 in 1990 and was at its lowest, 578, in 2021.
Romania ranks 107th of 200 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 estimates (projection) 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% |
Romania compared with similar countries
- Romania's 656 is above the median for high income countries, which is 155, 4.2× the median. (65 countries reporting)
- Romania's 656 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 167, 3.9× the median. (51 countries reporting)
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 |
Countries ranked near Romania
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- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -1.62 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0235 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -1.52 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per capita 0.0248 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is neonatal deaths - un igme estimates in Romania?
- Neonatal deaths - un igme estimates in Romania was 656 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest neonatal deaths - un igme estimates recorded in Romania?
- The highest recorded value was 4,778 in 1990.
- What is the lowest neonatal deaths - un igme estimates recorded in Romania?
- The lowest recorded value was 578 in 2021.
- How does Romania rank for neonatal deaths - un igme estimates?
- Romania ranks 107th out of 200 countries with data for 2024.
- Is neonatal deaths - un igme estimates 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 estimates (projection). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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