Neonatal mortality rate (UNICEF) in Tunisia
Tunisia: Neonatal mortality rate was 7.75 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
7.75
Change on year
down 6.6%
World rank
11th
of 20 countries
All-time high
51.8
in 1965
All-time low
7.75
in 2024
Years of data
60
1965–2024
Neonatal mortality rate in Tunisia, 1965–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2024, neonatal mortality rate in Tunisia stood at 7.75. That is the lowest value across all 60 years on record.
The figure is down 6.6% on the previous year and down 35.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, neonatal mortality rate in Tunisia peaked at 51.8 in 1965 and was at its lowest, 7.75, in 2024.
Tunisia ranks 11th of 20 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 Tunisia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 51.8 | — |
| 1966 | 50.96 | -1.6% |
| 1967 | 50.21 | -1.5% |
| 1968 | 49.47 | -1.5% |
| 1969 | 48.72 | -1.5% |
| 1970 | 47.97 | -1.5% |
| 1971 | 47.1 | -1.8% |
| 1972 | 46.02 | -2.3% |
| 1973 | 44.82 | -2.6% |
| 1974 | 43.47 | -3.0% |
| 1975 | 42.1 | -3.2% |
| 1976 | 40.62 | -3.5% |
| 1977 | 39.1 | -3.7% |
| 1978 | 37.69 | -3.6% |
| 1979 | 36.41 | -3.4% |
| 1980 | 35.27 | -3.1% |
| 1981 | 34.26 | -2.9% |
| 1982 | 33.23 | -3.0% |
| 1983 | 32.24 | -3.0% |
| 1984 | 31.31 | -2.9% |
| 1985 | 30.44 | -2.8% |
| 1986 | 29.67 | -2.5% |
| 1987 | 29 | -2.3% |
| 1988 | 28.37 | -2.2% |
| 1989 | 27.8 | -2.0% |
| 1990 | 27.23 | -2.1% |
| 1991 | 26.62 | -2.2% |
| 1992 | 26.02 | -2.3% |
| 1993 | 25.29 | -2.8% |
| 1994 | 24.42 | -3.5% |
| 1995 | 23.41 | -4.1% |
| 1996 | 22.33 | -4.6% |
| 1997 | 21.13 | -5.4% |
| 1998 | 19.65 | -7.0% |
| 1999 | 18.31 | -6.8% |
| 2000 | 17.11 | -6.6% |
| 2001 | 16.06 | -6.1% |
| 2002 | 15.16 | -5.6% |
| 2003 | 14.4 | -5.0% |
| 2004 | 13.77 | -4.4% |
| 2005 | 13.24 | -3.8% |
| 2006 | 12.82 | -3.2% |
| 2007 | 12.48 | -2.6% |
| 2008 | 12.25 | -1.9% |
| 2009 | 12.08 | -1.3% |
| 2010 | 12 | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 11.97 | -0.3% |
| 2012 | 11.97 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 12.01 | +0.4% |
| 2014 | 12.07 | +0.5% |
| 2015 | 12.11 | +0.4% |
| 2016 | 12.08 | -0.3% |
| 2017 | 11.91 | -1.4% |
| 2018 | 11.57 | -2.9% |
| 2019 | 11.05 | -4.5% |
| 2020 | 10.39 | -5.9% |
| 2021 | 9.68 | -6.9% |
| 2022 | 8.96 | -7.4% |
| 2023 | 8.3 | -7.4% |
| 2024 | 7.75 | -6.6% |
Tunisia compared with similar countries
- Tunisia's 7.75 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 7.75, 1.0× the median. (19 countries reporting)
- Tunisia's 7.75 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 10.05, 77% of the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 50.23 | 48.72 | 51.8 | 5 |
| 1970s | 42.53 | 36.41 | 47.97 | 10 |
| 1980s | 31.16 | 27.8 | 35.27 | 10 |
| 1990s | 23.44 | 18.31 | 27.23 | 10 |
| 2000s | 13.94 | 12.08 | 17.11 | 10 |
| 2010s | 11.87 | 11.05 | 12.11 | 10 |
| 2020s | 9.01 | 7.75 | 10.39 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Tunisia
More health data for Tunisia
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.68 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.2883 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,287 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 117 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -3.64 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.033 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -3.77 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is neonatal mortality rate in Tunisia?
- Neonatal mortality rate in Tunisia was 7.75 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest neonatal mortality rate recorded in Tunisia?
- The highest recorded value was 51.8 in 1965.
- What is the lowest neonatal mortality rate recorded in Tunisia?
- The lowest recorded value was 7.75 in 2024.
- How does Tunisia rank for neonatal mortality rate?
- Tunisia ranks 11th out of 20 countries with data for 2024.
- Is neonatal mortality rate rising or falling in Tunisia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 35.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Tunisia 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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