Number of neonatal deaths (World Health) in Austria
Austria: Number of neonatal deaths (World Health) was 166 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
166
Change on year
down 0.6%
World rank
137th
of 200 countries
All-time high
3,131
in 1956
All-time low
166
in 2024
Years of data
69
1956–2024
Number of neonatal deaths in Austria, 1956–2024
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
The most recent figure for number of neonatal deaths in Austria is 166, measured in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 69 years on record.
The figure is down 0.6% on the previous year and down 10.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of neonatal deaths in Austria peaked at 3,131 in 1956 and was at its lowest, 166, in 2024.
That places Austria 137th out of 200 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.
Number of neonatal deaths (World Health) in Austria, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1956 | 3,131 | — |
| 1957 | 3,103 | -0.9% |
| 1958 | 3,046 | -1.8% |
| 1959 | 3,049 | +0.1% |
| 1960 | 2,978 | -2.3% |
| 1961 | 2,993 | +0.5% |
| 1962 | 2,925 | -2.3% |
| 1963 | 2,862 | -2.2% |
| 1964 | 2,759 | -3.6% |
| 1965 | 2,625 | -4.9% |
| 1966 | 2,542 | -3.2% |
| 1967 | 2,453 | -3.5% |
| 1968 | 2,388 | -2.6% |
| 1969 | 2,286 | -4.3% |
| 1970 | 2,124 | -7.1% |
| 1971 | 2,033 | -4.3% |
| 1972 | 1,912 | -6.0% |
| 1973 | 1,726 | -9.7% |
| 1974 | 1,600 | -7.3% |
| 1975 | 1,400 | -12.5% |
| 1976 | 1,157 | -17.4% |
| 1977 | 1,000 | -13.6% |
| 1978 | 895 | -10.5% |
| 1979 | 827 | -7.6% |
| 1980 | 806 | -2.5% |
| 1981 | 782 | -3.0% |
| 1982 | 749 | -4.2% |
| 1983 | 675 | -9.9% |
| 1984 | 628 | -7.0% |
| 1985 | 576 | -8.3% |
| 1986 | 532 | -7.6% |
| 1987 | 490 | -7.9% |
| 1988 | 461 | -5.9% |
| 1989 | 433 | -6.1% |
| 1990 | 415 | -4.2% |
| 1991 | 411 | -1.0% |
| 1992 | 396 | -3.6% |
| 1993 | 377 | -4.8% |
| 1994 | 348 | -7.7% |
| 1995 | 316 | -9.2% |
| 1996 | 300 | -5.1% |
| 1997 | 274 | -8.7% |
| 1998 | 257 | -6.2% |
| 1999 | 244 | -5.1% |
| 2000 | 241 | -1.2% |
| 2001 | 230 | -4.6% |
| 2002 | 235 | +2.2% |
| 2003 | 228 | -3.0% |
| 2004 | 228 | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 221 | -3.1% |
| 2006 | 214 | -3.2% |
| 2007 | 203 | -5.1% |
| 2008 | 201 | -1.0% |
| 2009 | 194 | -3.5% |
| 2010 | 195 | +0.5% |
| 2011 | 190 | -2.6% |
| 2012 | 188 | -1.1% |
| 2013 | 185 | -1.6% |
| 2014 | 186 | +0.5% |
| 2015 | 189 | +1.6% |
| 2016 | 194 | +2.6% |
| 2017 | 193 | -0.5% |
| 2018 | 187 | -3.1% |
| 2019 | 185 | -1.1% |
| 2020 | 182 | -1.6% |
| 2021 | 186 | +2.2% |
| 2022 | 178 | -4.3% |
| 2023 | 167 | -6.2% |
| 2024 | 166 | -0.6% |
Austria compared with similar countries
- Austria's 166 is above the median for high income countries, which is 155, 1.1× the median. (65 countries reporting)
- Austria's 166 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 166.5, 100% of the median. (52 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 3,082 | 3,046 | 3,131 | 4 |
| 1960s | 2,681 | 2,286 | 2,993 | 10 |
| 1970s | 1,467 | 827 | 2,124 | 10 |
| 1980s | 613.2 | 433 | 806 | 10 |
| 1990s | 333.8 | 244 | 415 | 10 |
| 2000s | 219.5 | 194 | 241 | 10 |
| 2010s | 189.2 | 185 | 195 | 10 |
| 2020s | 175.8 | 166 | 186 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Austria
- 136 Slovak Republic 167 compare
- 138 Bulgaria 159 compare
- 139 New Zealand 158 compare
- 139 Denmark 158 compare
More health data for Austria
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -1.05 % change on previous year (2090)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates 1,266 (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 27 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -1.92 % 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 0.0217 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -1.86 % 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 number of neonatal deaths in Austria?
- Number of neonatal deaths in Austria was 166 in 2024, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest number of neonatal deaths recorded in Austria?
- The highest recorded value was 3,131 in 1956.
- What is the lowest number of neonatal deaths recorded in Austria?
- The lowest recorded value was 166 in 2024.
- How does Austria rank for number of neonatal deaths?
- Austria ranks 137th out of 200 countries with data for 2024.
- Is number of neonatal deaths rising or falling in Austria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 10.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Austria data come from?
- The figures come from World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as part of Number of neonatal deaths. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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