Neonatal mortality rate in Poland
Poland: Neonatal mortality rate was 2.47 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
2.47
Change on year
down 3.2%
World rank
168th
of 201 countries
All-time high
18.68
in 1969
All-time low
2.47
in 2024
Years of data
56
1969–2024
Neonatal mortality rate in Poland, 1969–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2024, neonatal mortality rate in Poland stood at 2.47. That is the lowest value across all 56 years on record.
The figure is down 3.2% on the previous year and down 17.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, neonatal mortality rate in Poland peaked at 18.68 in 1969 and was at its lowest, 2.47, in 2024.
Poland ranks 168th of 201 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 Poland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1969 | 18.68 | — |
| 1970 | 18.3 | -2.0% |
| 1971 | 17.78 | -2.8% |
| 1972 | 17.2 | -3.2% |
| 1973 | 16.67 | -3.1% |
| 1974 | 16.2 | -2.9% |
| 1975 | 15.75 | -2.7% |
| 1976 | 15.3 | -2.9% |
| 1977 | 14.85 | -2.9% |
| 1978 | 14.44 | -2.8% |
| 1979 | 14.09 | -2.4% |
| 1980 | 13.85 | -1.7% |
| 1981 | 13.72 | -0.9% |
| 1982 | 13.63 | -0.6% |
| 1983 | 13.48 | -1.1% |
| 1984 | 13.23 | -1.9% |
| 1985 | 12.91 | -2.4% |
| 1986 | 12.6 | -2.4% |
| 1987 | 12.27 | -2.6% |
| 1988 | 11.92 | -2.9% |
| 1989 | 11.52 | -3.3% |
| 1990 | 11.14 | -3.3% |
| 1991 | 10.82 | -2.9% |
| 1992 | 10.56 | -2.4% |
| 1993 | 10.36 | -1.9% |
| 1994 | 10.13 | -2.2% |
| 1995 | 9.65 | -4.7% |
| 1996 | 8.83 | -8.6% |
| 1997 | 7.83 | -11.3% |
| 1998 | 6.93 | -11.5% |
| 1999 | 6.25 | -9.8% |
| 2000 | 5.77 | -7.8% |
| 2001 | 5.44 | -5.7% |
| 2002 | 5.21 | -4.2% |
| 2003 | 5.01 | -3.9% |
| 2004 | 4.8 | -4.2% |
| 2005 | 4.59 | -4.4% |
| 2006 | 4.39 | -4.4% |
| 2007 | 4.19 | -4.4% |
| 2008 | 4 | -4.6% |
| 2009 | 3.8 | -5.0% |
| 2010 | 3.6 | -5.3% |
| 2011 | 3.4 | -5.4% |
| 2012 | 3.23 | -5.2% |
| 2013 | 3.08 | -4.5% |
| 2014 | 2.98 | -3.4% |
| 2015 | 2.9 | -2.7% |
| 2016 | 2.83 | -2.2% |
| 2017 | 2.78 | -1.7% |
| 2018 | 2.75 | -1.1% |
| 2019 | 2.74 | -0.5% |
| 2020 | 2.72 | -0.6% |
| 2021 | 2.69 | -1.4% |
| 2022 | 2.63 | -2.2% |
| 2023 | 2.55 | -2.9% |
| 2024 | 2.47 | -3.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 18.68 | 18.68 | 18.68 | 1 |
| 1970s | 16.06 | 14.09 | 18.3 | 10 |
| 1980s | 12.91 | 11.52 | 13.85 | 10 |
| 1990s | 9.25 | 6.25 | 11.14 | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.72 | 3.8 | 5.77 | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.03 | 2.74 | 3.6 | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.61 | 2.47 | 2.72 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Poland
- 165 China 2.59 compare
- 166 Ireland 2.58 compare
- 167 Bulgaria 2.58 compare
- 169 Turks and Caicos Islands 2.42 compare
- 170 United Arab Emirates 2.36 compare
- 171 Australia and New Zealand 2.34 compare
More health data for Poland
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.23 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -0.9071 % change on previous year (2090)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates 1,693 (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 80 (2100)
- Population ages 65 and above, female, annual growth rate 2.46 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 65 and above, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 65 and above, female, per capita 0.1234 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 65 and above, male, annual growth rate 3.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 65 and above, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 65 and above, male, per capita 0.0841 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is neonatal mortality rate in Poland?
- Neonatal mortality rate in Poland was 2.47 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest neonatal mortality rate recorded in Poland?
- The highest recorded value was 18.68 in 1969.
- What is the lowest neonatal mortality rate recorded in Poland?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.47 in 2024.
- How does Poland rank for neonatal mortality rate?
- Poland ranks 168th out of 201 countries with data for 2024.
- Is neonatal mortality rate rising or falling in Poland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 17.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Poland data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Neonatal mortality rate (UN IGME estimate, 2024). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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