Neonatal mortality rate in United States of America
United States of America: Neonatal mortality rate was 3.65 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
3.65
Change on year
up 2.9%
World rank
148th
of 201 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 of America, 1968–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for neonatal mortality rate in United States of America is 3.65, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 2.9% on the previous year and down 7.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, neonatal mortality rate in United States of America peaked at 15.95 in 1968 and was at its lowest, 3.48, in 2022.
That places United States of America 148th out of 201 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 United States of America, 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 of America?
- Neonatal mortality rate in United States of America was 3.65 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest neonatal mortality rate recorded in United States of America?
- The highest recorded value was 15.95 in 1968.
- What is the lowest neonatal mortality rate recorded in United States of America?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.48 in 2022.
- How does United States of America rank for neonatal mortality rate?
- United States of America ranks 148th out of 201 countries with data for 2024.
- Is neonatal mortality rate rising or falling in United States of America?
- 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 of America 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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