Neonatal mortality rate in Germany
Germany: Neonatal mortality rate was 0.2282 Deaths per 1000 live births in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
0.2282 Deaths per 1000 live births
Change on year
up 0.6%
World rank
169th
of 199 countries
All-time high
1.44 Deaths per 1000 live births
in 1969
All-time low
0.2264 Deaths per 1000 live births
in 2021
Years of data
55
1969–2023
Neonatal mortality rate in Germany, 1969–2023
Source: World Health Organization – Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in Deaths per 1000 live births.
Analysis
The most recent figure for neonatal mortality rate in Germany is 0.2282 Deaths per 1000 live births, measured in 2023.
The figure is up 0.6% on the previous year and down 0.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, neonatal mortality rate in Germany peaked at 1.44 Deaths per 1000 live births in 1969 and was at its lowest, 0.2264 Deaths per 1000 live births, in 2021.
Germany ranks 169th of 199 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Neonatal mortality rate in Germany, year by year
| Year | Deaths per 1000 live births | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1969 | 1.44 Deaths per 1000 live births | — |
| 1970 | 1.41 Deaths per 1000 live births | -2.3% |
| 1971 | 1.39 Deaths per 1000 live births | -1.3% |
| 1972 | 1.34 Deaths per 1000 live births | -3.3% |
| 1973 | 1.25 Deaths per 1000 live births | -6.6% |
| 1974 | 1.15 Deaths per 1000 live births | -8.7% |
| 1975 | 1.04 Deaths per 1000 live births | -9.3% |
| 1976 | 0.9348 Deaths per 1000 live births | -10.0% |
| 1977 | 0.8261 Deaths per 1000 live births | -11.6% |
| 1978 | 0.7146 Deaths per 1000 live births | -13.5% |
| 1979 | 0.6172 Deaths per 1000 live births | -13.6% |
| 1980 | 0.5454 Deaths per 1000 live births | -11.6% |
| 1981 | 0.495 Deaths per 1000 live births | -9.2% |
| 1982 | 0.4572 Deaths per 1000 live births | -7.6% |
| 1983 | 0.426 Deaths per 1000 live births | -6.8% |
| 1984 | 0.397 Deaths per 1000 live births | -6.8% |
| 1985 | 0.3679 Deaths per 1000 live births | -7.3% |
| 1986 | 0.3427 Deaths per 1000 live births | -6.9% |
| 1987 | 0.3265 Deaths per 1000 live births | -4.7% |
| 1988 | 0.3217 Deaths per 1000 live births | -1.5% |
| 1989 | 0.326 Deaths per 1000 live births | +1.3% |
| 1990 | 0.336 Deaths per 1000 live births | +3.1% |
| 1991 | 0.345 Deaths per 1000 live births | +2.7% |
| 1992 | 0.3449 Deaths per 1000 live births | -0.0% |
| 1993 | 0.334 Deaths per 1000 live births | -3.2% |
| 1994 | 0.3195 Deaths per 1000 live births | -4.3% |
| 1995 | 0.3079 Deaths per 1000 live births | -3.6% |
| 1996 | 0.2995 Deaths per 1000 live births | -2.7% |
| 1997 | 0.2924 Deaths per 1000 live births | -2.4% |
| 1998 | 0.2857 Deaths per 1000 live births | -2.3% |
| 1999 | 0.2802 Deaths per 1000 live births | -1.9% |
| 2000 | 0.2768 Deaths per 1000 live births | -1.2% |
| 2001 | 0.2745 Deaths per 1000 live births | -0.8% |
| 2002 | 0.2716 Deaths per 1000 live births | -1.0% |
| 2003 | 0.2676 Deaths per 1000 live births | -1.5% |
| 2004 | 0.2636 Deaths per 1000 live births | -1.5% |
| 2005 | 0.2609 Deaths per 1000 live births | -1.1% |
| 2006 | 0.258 Deaths per 1000 live births | -1.1% |
| 2007 | 0.2523 Deaths per 1000 live births | -2.2% |
| 2008 | 0.2438 Deaths per 1000 live births | -3.4% |
| 2009 | 0.2356 Deaths per 1000 live births | -3.4% |
| 2010 | 0.2306 Deaths per 1000 live births | -2.1% |
| 2011 | 0.2287 Deaths per 1000 live births | -0.8% |
| 2012 | 0.2284 Deaths per 1000 live births | -0.1% |
| 2013 | 0.2286 Deaths per 1000 live births | +0.1% |
| 2014 | 0.2289 Deaths per 1000 live births | +0.1% |
| 2015 | 0.2287 Deaths per 1000 live births | -0.1% |
| 2016 | 0.2281 Deaths per 1000 live births | -0.2% |
| 2017 | 0.2276 Deaths per 1000 live births | -0.2% |
| 2018 | 0.2274 Deaths per 1000 live births | -0.1% |
| 2019 | 0.2271 Deaths per 1000 live births | -0.1% |
| 2020 | 0.2267 Deaths per 1000 live births | -0.2% |
| 2021 | 0.2264 Deaths per 1000 live births | -0.1% |
| 2022 | 0.2269 Deaths per 1000 live births | +0.2% |
| 2023 | 0.2282 Deaths per 1000 live births | +0.6% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 0.2282 Deaths per 1000 live births is below the median for high income countries, which is 0.259 Deaths per 1000 live births, 88% of the median. (65 countries reporting)
- Germany's 0.2282 Deaths per 1000 live births is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 0.2267 Deaths per 1000 live births, 1.0× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1.44 Deaths per 1000 live births | 1.44 Deaths per 1000 live births | 1.44 Deaths per 1000 live births | 1 |
| 1970s | 1.07 Deaths per 1000 live births | 0.6172 Deaths per 1000 live births | 1.41 Deaths per 1000 live births | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.4005 Deaths per 1000 live births | 0.3217 Deaths per 1000 live births | 0.5454 Deaths per 1000 live births | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.3145 Deaths per 1000 live births | 0.2802 Deaths per 1000 live births | 0.345 Deaths per 1000 live births | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.2605 Deaths per 1000 live births | 0.2356 Deaths per 1000 live births | 0.2768 Deaths per 1000 live births | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.2284 Deaths per 1000 live births | 0.2271 Deaths per 1000 live births | 0.2306 Deaths per 1000 live births | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.2271 Deaths per 1000 live births | 0.2264 Deaths per 1000 live births | 0.2282 Deaths per 1000 live births | 4 |
Countries ranked near Germany
- 166 United Arab Emirates 0.2484 Deaths per 1000 live births compare
- 167 Poland 0.2358 Deaths per 1000 live births compare
- 168 Australia 0.2311 Deaths per 1000 live births compare
- 170 Greece 0.2267 Deaths per 1000 live births compare
- 171 Hungary 0.211 Deaths per 1000 live births compare
- 172 Belgium 0.2099 Deaths per 1000 live births compare
More health data for Germany
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -2.13 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -0.9955 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,164 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 368 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2000)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -2.18 % 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 0.0216 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -2.2 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is neonatal mortality rate in Germany?
- Neonatal mortality rate in Germany was 0.2282 Deaths per 1000 live births in 2023, according to World Health Organization – Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest neonatal mortality rate recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 1.44 Deaths per 1000 live births in 1969.
- What is the lowest neonatal mortality rate recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.2264 Deaths per 1000 live births in 2021.
- How does Germany rank for neonatal mortality rate?
- Germany ranks 169th out of 199 countries with data for 2023.
- Is neonatal mortality rate rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is down 0.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Germany data come from?
- The figures come from World Health Organization – Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Neonatal mortality rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The share of newborns who die before reaching 28 days of age.