Neonatal mortality rate (per 1000 live births) in Belarus
Belarus: Neonatal mortality rate was 0.741 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
0.741
Change on year
down 4.8%
World rank
199th
of 200 countries
All-time high
10.21
in 1989
All-time low
0.741
in 2024
Years of data
36
1989–2024
Neonatal mortality rate in Belarus, 1989–2024
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
The most recent figure for neonatal mortality rate in Belarus is 0.741, measured in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 36 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 4.8% on the previous year and down 54.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, neonatal mortality rate in Belarus peaked at 10.21 in 1989 and was at its lowest, 0.741, in 2024.
That places Belarus 199th out of 200 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Neonatal mortality rate in Belarus, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 10.21 | — |
| 1990 | 9.95 | -2.5% |
| 1991 | 9.82 | -1.4% |
| 1992 | 9.79 | -0.3% |
| 1993 | 9.75 | -0.4% |
| 1994 | 9.65 | -1.0% |
| 1995 | 9.43 | -2.3% |
| 1996 | 9.07 | -3.8% |
| 1997 | 8.44 | -6.9% |
| 1998 | 7.5 | -11.2% |
| 1999 | 6.33 | -15.6% |
| 2000 | 5.23 | -17.4% |
| 2001 | 4.41 | -15.6% |
| 2002 | 3.89 | -11.9% |
| 2003 | 3.58 | -7.9% |
| 2004 | 3.39 | -5.1% |
| 2005 | 3.21 | -5.5% |
| 2006 | 2.92 | -9.1% |
| 2007 | 2.58 | -11.7% |
| 2008 | 2.25 | -12.7% |
| 2009 | 1.99 | -11.6% |
| 2010 | 1.81 | -9.0% |
| 2011 | 1.72 | -4.8% |
| 2012 | 1.7 | -1.5% |
| 2013 | 1.68 | -1.0% |
| 2014 | 1.64 | -2.3% |
| 2015 | 1.58 | -3.9% |
| 2016 | 1.49 | -5.7% |
| 2017 | 1.37 | -7.9% |
| 2018 | 1.23 | -10.3% |
| 2019 | 1.08 | -11.9% |
| 2020 | 0.9592 | -11.4% |
| 2021 | 0.8746 | -8.8% |
| 2022 | 0.8192 | -6.3% |
| 2023 | 0.7781 | -5.0% |
| 2024 | 0.741 | -4.8% |
Belarus compared with similar countries
- Belarus's 0.741 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 7.31, 10% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Belarus's 0.741 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 2.52, 29% of the median. (52 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 10.21 | 10.21 | 10.21 | 1 |
| 1990s | 8.97 | 6.33 | 9.95 | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.34 | 1.99 | 5.23 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.53 | 1.08 | 1.81 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.8344 | 0.741 | 0.9592 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Belarus
- 196 Estonia 0.9462 compare
- 197 Japan 0.8678 compare
- 198 Montenegro 0.8394 compare
- 200 San Marino 0.5443 compare
More health data for Belarus
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -0.3867 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,674 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 18 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -5.57 % 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 0.019 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -5.56 % 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 Belarus?
- Neonatal mortality rate in Belarus was 0.741 in 2024, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest neonatal mortality rate recorded in Belarus?
- The highest recorded value was 10.21 in 1989.
- What is the lowest neonatal mortality rate recorded in Belarus?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.741 in 2024.
- How does Belarus rank for neonatal mortality rate?
- Belarus ranks 199th out of 200 countries with data for 2024.
- Is neonatal mortality rate rising or falling in Belarus?
- Over the last ten years it is down 54.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Belarus data come from?
- The figures come from World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as part of Neonatal mortality rate (per 1000 live births). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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