Neonatal mortality rate (UNICEF) in United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates: Neonatal mortality rate was 2.36 in 2024. ◆ 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
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.
Neonatal mortality rate in United Arab Emirates, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 16.69 | — |
| 1979 | 15.72 | -5.8% |
| 1980 | 14.39 | -8.5% |
| 1981 | 13.09 | -9.1% |
| 1982 | 12 | -8.3% |
| 1983 | 11.06 | -7.8% |
| 1984 | 10.27 | -7.1% |
| 1985 | 9.63 | -6.2% |
| 1986 | 9.12 | -5.3% |
| 1987 | 8.73 | -4.3% |
| 1988 | 8.4 | -3.8% |
| 1989 | 8.12 | -3.4% |
| 1990 | 7.87 | -3.2% |
| 1991 | 7.59 | -3.5% |
| 1992 | 7.3 | -3.8% |
| 1993 | 6.99 | -4.3% |
| 1994 | 6.65 | -4.8% |
| 1995 | 6.36 | -4.3% |
| 1996 | 6.19 | -2.7% |
| 1997 | 6.13 | -0.9% |
| 1998 | 6.11 | -0.4% |
| 1999 | 6.02 | -1.5% |
| 2000 | 5.87 | -2.4% |
| 2001 | 5.73 | -2.4% |
| 2002 | 5.64 | -1.6% |
| 2003 | 5.57 | -1.2% |
| 2004 | 5.51 | -1.0% |
| 2005 | 5.43 | -1.5% |
| 2006 | 5.27 | -2.9% |
| 2007 | 5 | -5.0% |
| 2008 | 4.6 | -8.0% |
| 2009 | 4.08 | -11.4% |
| 2010 | 3.6 | -11.7% |
| 2011 | 3.42 | -5.1% |
| 2012 | 3.59 | +4.9% |
| 2013 | 3.9 | +8.5% |
| 2014 | 4.11 | +5.6% |
| 2015 | 4.17 | +1.4% |
| 2016 | 4.08 | -2.3% |
| 2017 | 3.85 | -5.5% |
| 2018 | 3.58 | -7.2% |
| 2019 | 3.29 | -8.0% |
| 2020 | 3.03 | -7.9% |
| 2021 | 2.81 | -7.3% |
| 2022 | 2.63 | -6.4% |
| 2023 | 2.48 | -5.5% |
| 2024 | 2.36 | -4.9% |
United Arab Emirates compared with similar countries
- United Arab Emirates's 2.36 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 7.75, 30% of the median. (19 countries reporting)
- United Arab Emirates's 2.36 is below the median for high income countries, which is 4.12, 57% of the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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
More health data for United Arab Emirates
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -0.3472 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 2.97 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 308.9 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 287 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 6.22 % 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 0.0264 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 3.35 % 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 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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