Neonatal mortality rate in Lebanon

Lebanon: Neonatal mortality rate was 10.46 in 2024. β—† 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

102030197319982024

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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

  1. 4 Algeria 14.96 compare
  2. 5 Egypt 13.86 compare
  3. 6 Iraq 12.46 compare
  4. 8 Morocco 9.64 compare
  5. 9 Syrian Arab Republic 9.51 compare
  6. 10 State of Palestine 8.9 compare

See the full ranking of 23 places β†’

More health data for Lebanon

All data for Lebanon β†’

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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Indicator
Neonatal mortality rate
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
23 places, 1,153 data points, 1953–2024
Last refreshed