Neonatal deaths in Oman

Oman: Neonatal deaths was 512 in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
512
Change on year
up 8.2%
World rank
16th
of 20 countries
All-time high
1,847
in 1978
All-time low
305
in 2007
Years of data
53
1972–2024

Neonatal deaths in Oman, 1972–2024

5001.0k1.5k2.0k197219982024

Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

In 2024, neonatal deaths in Oman stood at 512.

That represents a change of up 8.2% on the previous year and up 8.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, neonatal deaths in Oman peaked at 1,847 in 1978 and was at its lowest, 305, in 2007.

Oman ranks 16th of 20 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 1,816 1,779 1,847 8
1980s 1,550 1,217 1,828 10
1990s 733.2 457 1,132 10
2000s 346.9 305 422 10
2010s 455.2 371 506 10
2020s 468.8 427 512 5

Countries ranked near Oman

  1. 13 Lebanon 969 compare
  2. 14 Djibouti 662 compare
  3. 15 Libya 634 compare
  4. 17 United Arab Emirates 255 compare
  5. 18 Kuwait 213 compare
  6. 19 Qatar 111 compare

See the full ranking of 23 places β†’

More health data for Oman

All data for Oman β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is neonatal deaths in Oman?
Neonatal deaths in Oman was 512 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
What is the highest neonatal deaths recorded in Oman?
The highest recorded value was 1,847 in 1978.
What is the lowest neonatal deaths recorded in Oman?
The lowest recorded value was 305 in 2007.
How does Oman rank for neonatal deaths?
Oman ranks 16th out of 20 countries with data for 2024.
Is neonatal deaths rising or falling in Oman?
Over the last ten years it is up 8.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Oman 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