Number of neonatal deaths (World Health) in Estonia
Estonia: Number of neonatal deaths (World Health) was 10 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
10
Change on year
down 9.1%
World rank
181st
of 200 countries
All-time high
245
in 1989
All-time low
10
in 2024
Years of data
36
1989–2024
Number of neonatal deaths in Estonia, 1989–2024
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
The most recent figure for number of neonatal deaths in Estonia is 10, measured in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 36 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 9.1% on the previous year and down 52.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of neonatal deaths in Estonia peaked at 245 in 1989 and was at its lowest, 10, in 2024.
Estonia ranks 181st of 200 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Number of neonatal deaths (World Health) in Estonia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 245 | — |
| 1990 | 220 | -10.2% |
| 1991 | 190 | -13.6% |
| 1992 | 176 | -7.4% |
| 1993 | 148 | -15.9% |
| 1994 | 130 | -12.2% |
| 1995 | 116 | -10.8% |
| 1996 | 104 | -10.3% |
| 1997 | 89 | -14.4% |
| 1998 | 78 | -12.4% |
| 1999 | 72 | -7.7% |
| 2000 | 69 | -4.2% |
| 2001 | 61 | -11.6% |
| 2002 | 57 | -6.6% |
| 2003 | 52 | -8.8% |
| 2004 | 51 | -1.9% |
| 2005 | 48 | -5.9% |
| 2006 | 45 | -6.2% |
| 2007 | 43 | -4.4% |
| 2008 | 40 | -7.0% |
| 2009 | 36 | -10.0% |
| 2010 | 33 | -8.3% |
| 2011 | 28 | -15.2% |
| 2012 | 25 | -10.7% |
| 2013 | 22 | -12.0% |
| 2014 | 21 | -4.5% |
| 2015 | 20 | -4.8% |
| 2016 | 19 | -5.0% |
| 2017 | 18 | -5.3% |
| 2018 | 17 | -5.6% |
| 2019 | 16 | -5.9% |
| 2020 | 15 | -6.2% |
| 2021 | 14 | -6.7% |
| 2022 | 12 | -14.3% |
| 2023 | 11 | -8.3% |
| 2024 | 10 | -9.1% |
Estonia compared with similar countries
- Estonia's 10 is below the median for high income countries, which is 155, 6% of the median. (65 countries reporting)
- Estonia's 10 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 166.5, 6% of the median. (52 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 245 | 245 | 245 | 1 |
| 1990s | 132.3 | 72 | 220 | 10 |
| 2000s | 50.2 | 36 | 69 | 10 |
| 2010s | 21.9 | 16 | 33 | 10 |
| 2020s | 12.4 | 10 | 15 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Estonia
- 178 Malta 15 compare
- 178 Seychelles 15 compare
- 180 St. Vincent and the Grenadines 11 compare
- 181 Luxembourg 10 compare
- 181 Tonga 10 compare
- 184 Marshall Islands, Republic of the 9 compare
More health data for Estonia
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -1.02 % change on previous year (2090)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates 1,416 (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 3 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -6.8 % 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 0.021 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -6.34 % 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 Estonia?
- Number of neonatal deaths in Estonia was 10 in 2024, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest number of neonatal deaths recorded in Estonia?
- The highest recorded value was 245 in 1989.
- What is the lowest number of neonatal deaths recorded in Estonia?
- The lowest recorded value was 10 in 2024.
- How does Estonia rank for number of neonatal deaths?
- Estonia ranks 181st out of 200 countries with data for 2024.
- Is number of neonatal deaths rising or falling in Estonia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 52.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Estonia 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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