Neonatal deaths in Libya

Libya: Neonatal deaths was 634 in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
634
Change on year
down 11.5%
World rank
15th
of 20 countries
All-time high
4,372
in 1980
All-time low
634
in 2024
Years of data
52
1973–2024

Neonatal deaths in Libya, 1973–2024

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Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

The most recent figure for neonatal deaths in Libya is 634, measured in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 52 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 11.5% on the previous year and down 40.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, neonatal deaths in Libya peaked at 4,372 in 1980 and was at its lowest, 634, in 2024.

That places Libya 15th out of 20 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 4,085 3,835 4,311 7
1980s 3,498 2,700 4,372 10
1990s 2,057 1,751 2,561 10
2000s 1,655 1,391 1,756 10
2010s 1,058 826 1,359 10
2020s 718.4 634 788 5

Countries ranked near Libya

  1. 12 Tunisia 1,272 compare
  2. 13 Lebanon 969 compare
  3. 14 Djibouti 662 compare
  4. 16 Oman 512 compare
  5. 17 United Arab Emirates 255 compare
  6. 18 Kuwait 213 compare

See the full ranking of 23 places β†’

More health data for Libya

All data for Libya β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is neonatal deaths in Libya?
Neonatal deaths in Libya was 634 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
What is the highest neonatal deaths recorded in Libya?
The highest recorded value was 4,372 in 1980.
What is the lowest neonatal deaths recorded in Libya?
The lowest recorded value was 634 in 2024.
How does Libya rank for neonatal deaths?
Libya ranks 15th out of 20 countries with data for 2024.
Is neonatal deaths rising or falling in Libya?
Over the last ten years it is down 40.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Libya 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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Indicator
Neonatal deaths
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
23 places, 1,133 data points, 1954–2024
Last refreshed