Neonatal mortality rate in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Neonatal mortality rate was 3.04 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
3.04
Change on year
up 2.7%
World rank
153rd
of 199 countries
All-time high
16.03
in 1960
All-time low
2.65
in 2014
Years of data
65
1960–2024
Neonatal mortality rate in United Kingdom, 1960–2024
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
United Kingdom recorded 3.04 for neonatal mortality rate in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.7% on the previous year and up 14.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, neonatal mortality rate in United Kingdom peaked at 16.03 in 1960 and was at its lowest, 2.65, in 2014.
United Kingdom ranks 153rd of 199 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Neonatal mortality rate in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 16.03 | — |
| 1961 | 15.61 | -2.6% |
| 1962 | 15.12 | -3.1% |
| 1963 | 14.6 | -3.4% |
| 1964 | 14.1 | -3.4% |
| 1965 | 13.68 | -3.0% |
| 1966 | 13.31 | -2.7% |
| 1967 | 12.98 | -2.5% |
| 1968 | 12.65 | -2.5% |
| 1969 | 12.36 | -2.2% |
| 1970 | 12.15 | -1.7% |
| 1971 | 11.97 | -1.5% |
| 1972 | 11.76 | -1.7% |
| 1973 | 11.49 | -2.3% |
| 1974 | 11.15 | -3.0% |
| 1975 | 10.72 | -3.8% |
| 1976 | 10.2 | -4.9% |
| 1977 | 9.57 | -6.2% |
| 1978 | 8.85 | -7.5% |
| 1979 | 8.12 | -8.2% |
| 1980 | 7.45 | -8.2% |
| 1981 | 6.89 | -7.6% |
| 1982 | 6.42 | -6.7% |
| 1983 | 6.05 | -5.8% |
| 1984 | 5.75 | -5.0% |
| 1985 | 5.49 | -4.6% |
| 1986 | 5.25 | -4.4% |
| 1987 | 5.01 | -4.4% |
| 1988 | 4.79 | -4.5% |
| 1989 | 4.6 | -3.8% |
| 1990 | 4.49 | -2.5% |
| 1991 | 4.42 | -1.6% |
| 1992 | 4.36 | -1.3% |
| 1993 | 4.3 | -1.4% |
| 1994 | 4.22 | -2.0% |
| 1995 | 4.1 | -2.8% |
| 1996 | 3.97 | -3.1% |
| 1997 | 3.89 | -2.1% |
| 1998 | 3.86 | -0.7% |
| 1999 | 3.84 | -0.5% |
| 2000 | 3.78 | -1.5% |
| 2001 | 3.7 | -2.3% |
| 2002 | 3.62 | -2.1% |
| 2003 | 3.57 | -1.4% |
| 2004 | 3.53 | -1.1% |
| 2005 | 3.48 | -1.4% |
| 2006 | 3.41 | -1.9% |
| 2007 | 3.33 | -2.5% |
| 2008 | 3.23 | -3.0% |
| 2009 | 3.12 | -3.3% |
| 2010 | 3.01 | -3.6% |
| 2011 | 2.9 | -3.7% |
| 2012 | 2.79 | -3.7% |
| 2013 | 2.7 | -3.3% |
| 2014 | 2.65 | -2.0% |
| 2015 | 2.65 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 2.68 | +1.3% |
| 2017 | 2.72 | +1.3% |
| 2018 | 2.73 | +0.5% |
| 2019 | 2.74 | +0.3% |
| 2020 | 2.76 | +0.8% |
| 2021 | 2.8 | +1.6% |
| 2022 | 2.87 | +2.5% |
| 2023 | 2.96 | +3.1% |
| 2024 | 3.04 | +2.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 14.04 | 12.36 | 16.03 | 10 |
| 1970s | 10.6 | 8.12 | 12.15 | 10 |
| 1980s | 5.77 | 4.6 | 7.45 | 10 |
| 1990s | 4.14 | 3.84 | 4.49 | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.47 | 3.12 | 3.78 | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.76 | 2.65 | 3.01 | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.89 | 2.76 | 3.04 | 5 |
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More health data for United Kingdom
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.71 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.0265 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,134 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 461 deaths (2100)
- Population ages 0-14, female, annual growth rate -0.9864 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, female, per capita 0.0827 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, male, annual growth rate -0.99 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, male, per capita 0.087 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is neonatal mortality rate in United Kingdom?
- Neonatal mortality rate in United Kingdom was 3.04 in 2024, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest neonatal mortality rate recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 16.03 in 1960.
- What is the lowest neonatal mortality rate recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.65 in 2014.
- How does United Kingdom rank for neonatal mortality rate?
- United Kingdom ranks 153rd out of 199 countries with data for 2024.
- Is neonatal mortality rate rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is up 14.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Kingdom 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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