Neonatal mortality rate in United States
United States: Neonatal mortality rate was 3.65 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
3.65
Change on year
up 2.9%
World rank
147th
of 199 countries
All-time high
15.95
in 1968
All-time low
3.48
in 2022
Years of data
57
1968–2024
Neonatal mortality rate in United States, 1968–2024
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
The most recent figure for neonatal mortality rate in United States is 3.65, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.9% on the previous year and down 7.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, neonatal mortality rate in United States peaked at 15.95 in 1968 and was at its lowest, 3.48, in 2022.
United States ranks 147th of 199 countries on this measure, 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 United States, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 15.95 | — |
| 1969 | 15.49 | -2.9% |
| 1970 | 14.98 | -3.2% |
| 1971 | 14.4 | -3.9% |
| 1972 | 13.7 | -4.9% |
| 1973 | 12.9 | -5.8% |
| 1974 | 12.12 | -6.1% |
| 1975 | 11.45 | -5.5% |
| 1976 | 10.84 | -5.3% |
| 1977 | 10.19 | -6.0% |
| 1978 | 9.47 | -7.1% |
| 1979 | 8.82 | -6.9% |
| 1980 | 8.36 | -5.2% |
| 1981 | 8.04 | -3.8% |
| 1982 | 7.76 | -3.5% |
| 1983 | 7.46 | -3.8% |
| 1984 | 7.18 | -3.7% |
| 1985 | 6.95 | -3.3% |
| 1986 | 6.73 | -3.1% |
| 1987 | 6.5 | -3.4% |
| 1988 | 6.24 | -4.0% |
| 1989 | 5.98 | -4.1% |
| 1990 | 5.77 | -3.6% |
| 1991 | 5.58 | -3.2% |
| 1992 | 5.41 | -3.1% |
| 1993 | 5.24 | -3.1% |
| 1994 | 5.1 | -2.7% |
| 1995 | 5 | -1.9% |
| 1996 | 4.93 | -1.5% |
| 1997 | 4.84 | -1.8% |
| 1998 | 4.73 | -2.2% |
| 1999 | 4.65 | -1.7% |
| 2000 | 4.63 | -0.4% |
| 2001 | 4.65 | +0.4% |
| 2002 | 4.65 | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 4.61 | -1.0% |
| 2004 | 4.54 | -1.5% |
| 2005 | 4.48 | -1.4% |
| 2006 | 4.42 | -1.4% |
| 2007 | 4.34 | -1.9% |
| 2008 | 4.23 | -2.4% |
| 2009 | 4.14 | -2.1% |
| 2010 | 4.09 | -1.2% |
| 2011 | 4.07 | -0.5% |
| 2012 | 4.05 | -0.5% |
| 2013 | 4.02 | -0.9% |
| 2014 | 3.96 | -1.4% |
| 2015 | 3.89 | -1.9% |
| 2016 | 3.82 | -1.8% |
| 2017 | 3.78 | -1.0% |
| 2018 | 3.77 | -0.2% |
| 2019 | 3.74 | -0.8% |
| 2020 | 3.64 | -2.7% |
| 2021 | 3.52 | -3.3% |
| 2022 | 3.48 | -1.2% |
| 2023 | 3.55 | +2.1% |
| 2024 | 3.65 | +2.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 15.72 | 15.49 | 15.95 | 2 |
| 1970s | 11.89 | 8.82 | 14.98 | 10 |
| 1980s | 7.12 | 5.98 | 8.36 | 10 |
| 1990s | 5.12 | 4.65 | 5.77 | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.47 | 4.14 | 4.65 | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.92 | 3.74 | 4.09 | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.57 | 3.48 | 3.65 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is neonatal mortality rate in United States?
- Neonatal mortality rate in United States was 3.65 in 2024, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest neonatal mortality rate recorded in United States?
- The highest recorded value was 15.95 in 1968.
- What is the lowest neonatal mortality rate recorded in United States?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.48 in 2022.
- How does United States rank for neonatal mortality rate?
- United States ranks 147th out of 199 countries with data for 2024.
- Is neonatal mortality rate rising or falling in United States?
- Over the last ten years it is down 7.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United States 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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