Neonatal deaths in Lebanon

Lebanon: Neonatal deaths was 969 in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
969
Change on year
up 2.3%
World rank
13th
of 20 countries
All-time high
3,007
in 1976
All-time low
704
in 2009
Years of data
51
1974–2024

Neonatal deaths in Lebanon, 1974–2024

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Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

Lebanon recorded 969 for neonatal deaths in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.3% on the previous year and up 7.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, neonatal deaths in Lebanon peaked at 3,007 in 1976 and was at its lowest, 704, in 2009.

Lebanon ranks 13th of 20 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 2,840 2,785 3,007 6
1980s 2,524 2,135 2,839 10
1990s 1,503 1,161 2,002 10
2000s 862.3 704 1,106 10
2010s 849.1 720 965 10
2020s 922 874 969 5

Countries ranked near Lebanon

  1. 10 Saudi Arabia 1,603 compare
  2. 11 State of Palestine 1,294 compare
  3. 12 Tunisia 1,272 compare
  4. 14 Djibouti 662 compare
  5. 15 Libya 634 compare
  6. 16 Oman 512 compare

See the full ranking of 23 places β†’

More health data for Lebanon

All data for Lebanon β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is neonatal deaths in Lebanon?
Neonatal deaths in Lebanon was 969 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
What is the highest neonatal deaths recorded in Lebanon?
The highest recorded value was 3,007 in 1976.
What is the lowest neonatal deaths recorded in Lebanon?
The lowest recorded value was 704 in 2009.
How does Lebanon rank for neonatal deaths?
Lebanon ranks 13th out of 20 countries with data for 2024.
Is neonatal deaths rising or falling in Lebanon?
Over the last ten years it is up 7.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Lebanon data come from?
The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Neonatal deaths. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Neonatal deaths
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
23 places, 1,133 data points, 1954–2024
Last refreshed