Neonatal mortality rate (UNICEF) in Lebanon
Lebanon: Neonatal mortality rate was 10.46 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
10.46
Change on year
up 3.0%
World rank
7th
of 20 countries
All-time high
34.76
in 1976
All-time low
7.52
in 2013
Years of data
52
1973–2024
Neonatal mortality rate in Lebanon, 1973–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for neonatal mortality rate in Lebanon is 10.46, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 3.0% on the previous year and up 38.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, neonatal mortality rate in Lebanon peaked at 34.76 in 1976 and was at its lowest, 7.52, in 2013.
That places Lebanon 7th out of 20 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 Lebanon, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1973 | 33.29 | — |
| 1974 | 32.98 | -0.9% |
| 1975 | 32.6 | -1.1% |
| 1976 | 34.76 | +6.6% |
| 1977 | 32.18 | -7.4% |
| 1978 | 31.64 | -1.7% |
| 1979 | 30.97 | -2.1% |
| 1980 | 30.27 | -2.3% |
| 1981 | 29.57 | -2.3% |
| 1982 | 29.69 | +0.4% |
| 1983 | 27.66 | -6.8% |
| 1984 | 26.72 | -3.4% |
| 1985 | 25.71 | -3.8% |
| 1986 | 24.73 | -3.8% |
| 1987 | 23.91 | -3.3% |
| 1988 | 22.71 | -5.0% |
| 1989 | 21.15 | -6.9% |
| 1990 | 20.01 | -5.4% |
| 1991 | 18.95 | -5.3% |
| 1992 | 17.95 | -5.2% |
| 1993 | 17.05 | -5.1% |
| 1994 | 16.17 | -5.2% |
| 1995 | 15.36 | -5.0% |
| 1996 | 14.61 | -4.9% |
| 1997 | 13.92 | -4.7% |
| 1998 | 13.27 | -4.7% |
| 1999 | 12.63 | -4.8% |
| 2000 | 11.99 | -5.0% |
| 2001 | 11.36 | -5.3% |
| 2002 | 10.77 | -5.2% |
| 2003 | 10.19 | -5.4% |
| 2004 | 9.64 | -5.3% |
| 2005 | 9.14 | -5.2% |
| 2006 | 8.72 | -4.6% |
| 2007 | 8.37 | -4.1% |
| 2008 | 8.07 | -3.6% |
| 2009 | 7.84 | -2.8% |
| 2010 | 7.68 | -2.0% |
| 2011 | 7.58 | -1.4% |
| 2012 | 7.52 | -0.7% |
| 2013 | 7.52 | -0.1% |
| 2014 | 7.56 | +0.5% |
| 2015 | 7.64 | +1.1% |
| 2016 | 7.79 | +1.9% |
| 2017 | 8 | +2.7% |
| 2018 | 8.29 | +3.6% |
| 2019 | 8.65 | +4.4% |
| 2020 | 9.05 | +4.6% |
| 2021 | 9.45 | +4.4% |
| 2022 | 9.82 | +3.9% |
| 2023 | 10.16 | +3.5% |
| 2024 | 10.46 | +3.0% |
Lebanon compared with similar countries
- Lebanon's 10.46 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 7.75, 1.4× the median. (19 countries reporting)
- Lebanon's 10.46 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 10.05, 1.0× the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 32.63 | 30.97 | 34.76 | 7 |
| 1980s | 26.21 | 21.15 | 30.27 | 10 |
| 1990s | 15.99 | 12.63 | 20.01 | 10 |
| 2000s | 9.61 | 7.84 | 11.99 | 10 |
| 2010s | 7.82 | 7.52 | 8.65 | 10 |
| 2020s | 9.79 | 9.05 | 10.46 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Lebanon
More health data for Lebanon
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -2.12 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 1.46 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,106 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 185 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 0.5482 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.038 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 0.209 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is neonatal mortality rate in Lebanon?
- Neonatal mortality rate in Lebanon was 10.46 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest neonatal mortality rate recorded in Lebanon?
- The highest recorded value was 34.76 in 1976.
- What is the lowest neonatal mortality rate recorded in Lebanon?
- The lowest recorded value was 7.52 in 2013.
- How does Lebanon rank for neonatal mortality rate?
- Lebanon ranks 7th out of 20 countries with data for 2024.
- Is neonatal mortality rate rising or falling in Lebanon?
- Over the last ten years it is up 38.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Lebanon data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Neonatal mortality rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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