Neonatal mortality rate (per 1000 live births) in Oman
Oman: Neonatal mortality rate was 5.78 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
5.78
Change on year
up 3.6%
World rank
122nd
of 200 countries
All-time high
52.46
in 1971
All-time low
5.5
in 2022
Years of data
54
1971–2024
Neonatal mortality rate in Oman, 1971–2024
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
The most recent figure for neonatal mortality rate in Oman is 5.78, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 3.6% on the previous year and up 3.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, neonatal mortality rate in Oman peaked at 52.46 in 1971 and was at its lowest, 5.5, in 2022.
That places Oman 122nd out of 200 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.
Neonatal mortality rate in Oman, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 52.46 | — |
| 1972 | 51 | -2.8% |
| 1973 | 49.23 | -3.5% |
| 1974 | 47.48 | -3.5% |
| 1975 | 45.68 | -3.8% |
| 1976 | 43.94 | -3.8% |
| 1977 | 42.17 | -4.0% |
| 1978 | 40.15 | -4.8% |
| 1979 | 37.89 | -5.6% |
| 1980 | 35.43 | -6.5% |
| 1981 | 32.92 | -7.1% |
| 1982 | 30.45 | -7.5% |
| 1983 | 28.13 | -7.6% |
| 1984 | 25.94 | -7.8% |
| 1985 | 24.04 | -7.3% |
| 1986 | 22.47 | -6.5% |
| 1987 | 21.23 | -5.5% |
| 1988 | 20.02 | -5.7% |
| 1989 | 18.81 | -6.0% |
| 1990 | 17.59 | -6.5% |
| 1991 | 16.17 | -8.1% |
| 1992 | 14.51 | -10.3% |
| 1993 | 13.06 | -10.0% |
| 1994 | 11.91 | -8.8% |
| 1995 | 10.96 | -8.0% |
| 1996 | 10.15 | -7.4% |
| 1997 | 9.44 | -7.0% |
| 1998 | 8.82 | -6.6% |
| 1999 | 8.25 | -6.5% |
| 2000 | 7.75 | -6.1% |
| 2001 | 7.31 | -5.7% |
| 2002 | 6.94 | -5.0% |
| 2003 | 6.64 | -4.3% |
| 2004 | 6.42 | -3.4% |
| 2005 | 6.23 | -2.9% |
| 2006 | 6.08 | -2.4% |
| 2007 | 5.97 | -1.8% |
| 2008 | 5.89 | -1.4% |
| 2009 | 5.82 | -1.1% |
| 2010 | 5.77 | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 5.71 | -1.0% |
| 2012 | 5.66 | -0.9% |
| 2013 | 5.61 | -0.8% |
| 2014 | 5.57 | -0.8% |
| 2015 | 5.54 | -0.5% |
| 2016 | 5.53 | -0.1% |
| 2017 | 5.54 | +0.2% |
| 2018 | 5.56 | +0.3% |
| 2019 | 5.57 | +0.3% |
| 2020 | 5.57 | -0.1% |
| 2021 | 5.53 | -0.7% |
| 2022 | 5.5 | -0.4% |
| 2023 | 5.58 | +1.4% |
| 2024 | 5.78 | +3.6% |
Oman compared with similar countries
- Oman's 5.78 is above the median for high income countries, which is 2.62, 2.2× the median. (65 countries reporting)
- Oman's 5.78 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 7.75, 75% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 45.56 | 37.89 | 52.46 | 9 |
| 1980s | 25.94 | 18.81 | 35.43 | 10 |
| 1990s | 12.09 | 8.25 | 17.59 | 10 |
| 2000s | 6.5 | 5.82 | 7.75 | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.61 | 5.53 | 5.77 | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.59 | 5.5 | 5.78 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Oman
More health data for Oman
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -0.8969 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.3507 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 429.2 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 221 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 1.89 % 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 0.0388 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 2.06 % 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 Oman?
- Neonatal mortality rate in Oman was 5.78 in 2024, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest neonatal mortality rate recorded in Oman?
- The highest recorded value was 52.46 in 1971.
- What is the lowest neonatal mortality rate recorded in Oman?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.5 in 2022.
- How does Oman rank for neonatal mortality rate?
- Oman ranks 122nd out of 200 countries with data for 2024.
- Is neonatal mortality rate rising or falling in Oman?
- Over the last ten years it is up 3.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Oman 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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