Neonatal mortality rate in United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates: Neonatal mortality rate was 2.36 in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
2.36
Change on year
down 4.9%
World rank
20th
of 20 countries
All-time high
16.69
in 1978
All-time low
2.36
in 2024
Years of data
47
1978–2024

Neonatal mortality rate in United Arab Emirates, 1978–2024

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Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

The most recent figure for neonatal mortality rate in United Arab Emirates is 2.36, measured in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 47 years on record.

The figure is down 4.9% on the previous year and down 42.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, neonatal mortality rate in United Arab Emirates peaked at 16.69 in 1978 and was at its lowest, 2.36, in 2024.

United Arab Emirates ranks 20th of 20 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 16.2 15.72 16.69 2
1980s 10.48 8.12 14.39 10
1990s 6.72 6.02 7.87 10
2000s 5.27 4.08 5.87 10
2010s 3.76 3.29 4.17 10
2020s 2.66 2.36 3.03 5

Countries ranked near United Arab Emirates

  1. 17 Kuwait 4.42 compare
  2. 18 Qatar 3.81 compare
  3. 19 Saudi Arabia 2.86 compare

See the full ranking of 23 places β†’

More health data for United Arab Emirates

All data for United Arab Emirates β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is neonatal mortality rate in United Arab Emirates?
Neonatal mortality rate in United Arab Emirates was 2.36 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
What is the highest neonatal mortality rate recorded in United Arab Emirates?
The highest recorded value was 16.69 in 1978.
What is the lowest neonatal mortality rate recorded in United Arab Emirates?
The lowest recorded value was 2.36 in 2024.
How does United Arab Emirates rank for neonatal mortality rate?
United Arab Emirates ranks 20th out of 20 countries with data for 2024.
Is neonatal mortality rate rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?
Over the last ten years it is down 42.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this United Arab Emirates 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