Neonatal mortality rate in France
France: Neonatal mortality rate was 2.84 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
2.84
Change on year
up 3.2%
World rank
157th
of 199 countries
All-time high
18.53
in 1960
All-time low
2.31
in 2012
Years of data
65
1960–2024
Neonatal mortality rate in France, 1960–2024
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
In 2024, neonatal mortality rate in France stood at 2.84.
The figure is up 3.2% on the previous year and up 19.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, neonatal mortality rate in France peaked at 18.53 in 1960 and was at its lowest, 2.31, in 2012.
That places France 157th out of 199 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 France, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 18.53 | — |
| 1961 | 17.23 | -7.0% |
| 1962 | 16.43 | -4.7% |
| 1963 | 16.15 | -1.7% |
| 1964 | 16.04 | -0.7% |
| 1965 | 15.82 | -1.4% |
| 1966 | 15.18 | -4.0% |
| 1967 | 13.87 | -8.7% |
| 1968 | 11.86 | -14.5% |
| 1969 | 9.98 | -15.9% |
| 1970 | 9.06 | -9.2% |
| 1971 | 8.87 | -2.1% |
| 1972 | 8.75 | -1.3% |
| 1973 | 8.41 | -4.0% |
| 1974 | 8.07 | -4.0% |
| 1975 | 7.95 | -1.5% |
| 1976 | 7.89 | -0.8% |
| 1977 | 7.55 | -4.2% |
| 1978 | 6.87 | -9.0% |
| 1979 | 6.16 | -10.4% |
| 1980 | 5.68 | -7.9% |
| 1981 | 5.41 | -4.8% |
| 1982 | 5.2 | -3.7% |
| 1983 | 4.99 | -4.1% |
| 1984 | 4.77 | -4.5% |
| 1985 | 4.55 | -4.6% |
| 1986 | 4.35 | -4.4% |
| 1987 | 4.17 | -4.2% |
| 1988 | 4 | -4.0% |
| 1989 | 3.82 | -4.4% |
| 1990 | 3.61 | -5.6% |
| 1991 | 3.4 | -6.0% |
| 1992 | 3.23 | -4.9% |
| 1993 | 3.13 | -3.1% |
| 1994 | 3.09 | -1.4% |
| 1995 | 3.08 | -0.1% |
| 1996 | 3.08 | -0.2% |
| 1997 | 3.02 | -1.8% |
| 1998 | 2.91 | -3.7% |
| 1999 | 2.8 | -3.7% |
| 2000 | 2.75 | -1.9% |
| 2001 | 2.73 | -0.8% |
| 2002 | 2.69 | -1.4% |
| 2003 | 2.61 | -2.8% |
| 2004 | 2.53 | -3.4% |
| 2005 | 2.45 | -3.1% |
| 2006 | 2.39 | -2.3% |
| 2007 | 2.36 | -1.2% |
| 2008 | 2.35 | -0.3% |
| 2009 | 2.35 | -0.2% |
| 2010 | 2.33 | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2.31 | -0.9% |
| 2012 | 2.31 | -0.2% |
| 2013 | 2.33 | +1.1% |
| 2014 | 2.38 | +2.0% |
| 2015 | 2.44 | +2.4% |
| 2016 | 2.49 | +2.4% |
| 2017 | 2.54 | +1.7% |
| 2018 | 2.56 | +0.8% |
| 2019 | 2.56 | +0.3% |
| 2020 | 2.57 | +0.2% |
| 2021 | 2.59 | +0.9% |
| 2022 | 2.65 | +2.3% |
| 2023 | 2.75 | +3.6% |
| 2024 | 2.84 | +3.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 15.11 | 9.98 | 18.53 | 10 |
| 1970s | 7.96 | 6.16 | 9.06 | 10 |
| 1980s | 4.69 | 3.82 | 5.68 | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.13 | 2.8 | 3.61 | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.52 | 2.35 | 2.75 | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.43 | 2.31 | 2.56 | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.68 | 2.57 | 2.84 | 5 |
Countries ranked near France
More health data for France
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.31 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.0689 % change on previous year (2090)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates 1,016 (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 603 (2100)
- Population ages 65 and above, female, annual growth rate 1.86 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 65 and above, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 65 and above, female, per capita 0.1274 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 65 and above, male, annual growth rate 2.26 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 65 and above, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 65 and above, male, per capita 0.098 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is neonatal mortality rate in France?
- Neonatal mortality rate in France was 2.84 in 2024, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest neonatal mortality rate recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 18.53 in 1960.
- What is the lowest neonatal mortality rate recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.31 in 2012.
- How does France rank for neonatal mortality rate?
- France ranks 157th out of 199 countries with data for 2024.
- Is neonatal mortality rate rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is up 19.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this France 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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