Neonatal mortality rate (per 1000 live births) in Germany
Germany: Neonatal mortality rate was 2.3 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
2.3
Change on year
up 0.6%
World rank
171st
of 200 countries
All-time high
14.41
in 1969
All-time low
2.26
in 2021
Years of data
56
1969–2024
Neonatal mortality rate in Germany, 1969–2024
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
Germany recorded 2.3 for neonatal mortality rate in 2024.
That represents a change of up 0.6% on the previous year and up 0.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, neonatal mortality rate in Germany peaked at 14.41 in 1969 and was at its lowest, 2.26, in 2021.
That places Germany 171st 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 Germany, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1969 | 14.41 | — |
| 1970 | 14.09 | -2.2% |
| 1971 | 13.9 | -1.3% |
| 1972 | 13.44 | -3.3% |
| 1973 | 12.55 | -6.6% |
| 1974 | 11.46 | -8.7% |
| 1975 | 10.39 | -9.3% |
| 1976 | 9.35 | -10.0% |
| 1977 | 8.27 | -11.6% |
| 1978 | 7.15 | -13.5% |
| 1979 | 6.18 | -13.6% |
| 1980 | 5.46 | -11.7% |
| 1981 | 4.95 | -9.3% |
| 1982 | 4.57 | -7.7% |
| 1983 | 4.26 | -6.8% |
| 1984 | 3.97 | -6.8% |
| 1985 | 3.68 | -7.3% |
| 1986 | 3.43 | -6.9% |
| 1987 | 3.27 | -4.7% |
| 1988 | 3.22 | -1.4% |
| 1989 | 3.27 | +1.4% |
| 1990 | 3.36 | +3.0% |
| 1991 | 3.45 | +2.6% |
| 1992 | 3.45 | -0.1% |
| 1993 | 3.34 | -3.2% |
| 1994 | 3.2 | -4.3% |
| 1995 | 3.08 | -3.7% |
| 1996 | 2.99 | -2.7% |
| 1997 | 2.92 | -2.4% |
| 1998 | 2.86 | -2.2% |
| 1999 | 2.8 | -1.9% |
| 2000 | 2.77 | -1.2% |
| 2001 | 2.75 | -0.9% |
| 2002 | 2.72 | -1.1% |
| 2003 | 2.68 | -1.5% |
| 2004 | 2.64 | -1.4% |
| 2005 | 2.61 | -1.1% |
| 2006 | 2.58 | -1.2% |
| 2007 | 2.52 | -2.2% |
| 2008 | 2.44 | -3.4% |
| 2009 | 2.36 | -3.4% |
| 2010 | 2.31 | -2.1% |
| 2011 | 2.29 | -0.8% |
| 2012 | 2.29 | -0.1% |
| 2013 | 2.29 | +0.1% |
| 2014 | 2.29 | +0.1% |
| 2015 | 2.29 | -0.2% |
| 2016 | 2.28 | -0.3% |
| 2017 | 2.28 | -0.2% |
| 2018 | 2.28 | +0.1% |
| 2019 | 2.28 | -0.0% |
| 2020 | 2.27 | -0.3% |
| 2021 | 2.26 | -0.4% |
| 2022 | 2.26 | +0.1% |
| 2023 | 2.28 | +0.8% |
| 2024 | 2.3 | +0.6% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 2.3 is below the median for high income countries, which is 2.62, 88% of the median. (65 countries reporting)
- Germany's 2.3 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 2.52, 91% of the median. (52 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 14.41 | 14.41 | 14.41 | 1 |
| 1970s | 10.68 | 6.18 | 14.09 | 10 |
| 1980s | 4.01 | 3.22 | 5.46 | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.15 | 2.8 | 3.45 | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.61 | 2.36 | 2.77 | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.29 | 2.28 | 2.31 | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.27 | 2.26 | 2.3 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Germany
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 2.3 in 2024, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest neonatal mortality rate recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 14.41 in 1969.
- What is the lowest neonatal mortality rate recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.26 in 2021.
- How does Germany rank for neonatal mortality rate?
- Germany ranks 171st out of 200 countries with data for 2024.
- Is neonatal mortality rate rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is up 0.3%. 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, published as part of Neonatal mortality rate (per 1000 live births). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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