Neonatal mortality rate in Libya

Libya: Neonatal mortality rate was 5.2 in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
5.2
Change on year
down 9.5%
World rank
125th
of 199 countries
All-time high
38
in 1972
All-time low
5.2
in 2024
Years of data
53
1972–2024

Neonatal mortality rate in Libya, 1972–2024

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Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.

Analysis

In 2024, neonatal mortality rate in Libya stood at 5.2. That is the lowest value across all 53 years on record.

The figure is down 9.5% on the previous year and down 29.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, neonatal mortality rate in Libya peaked at 38 in 1972 and was at its lowest, 5.2, in 2024.

That places Libya 125th out of 199 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 33.64 29.77 38 8
1980s 25.18 21.91 28.83 10
1990s 18.29 15.51 21.3 10
2000s 12.49 9.44 15.05 10
2010s 7.36 6.18 8.89 10
2020s 5.65 5.2 5.97 5

Countries ranked near Libya

  1. 122 Brunei 5.68 compare
  2. 123 Nicaragua 5.31 compare
  3. 124 Panama 5.3 compare
  4. 126 Antigua and Barbuda 5.2 compare
  5. 127 Thailand 5.11 compare
  6. 128 Argentina 5.07 compare

See the full ranking of 211 places β†’

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All data for Libya β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is neonatal mortality rate in Libya?
Neonatal mortality rate in Libya was 5.2 in 2024, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
What is the highest neonatal mortality rate recorded in Libya?
The highest recorded value was 38 in 1972.
What is the lowest neonatal mortality rate recorded in Libya?
The lowest recorded value was 5.2 in 2024.
How does Libya rank for neonatal mortality rate?
Libya ranks 125th out of 199 countries with data for 2024.
Is neonatal mortality rate rising or falling in Libya?
Over the last ten years it is down 29.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Libya 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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Indicator
Neonatal mortality rate (per 1000 live births)
Source
World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (WHO)
Coverage
211 places, 10,798 data points, 1951–2024
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