Number of neonatal deaths (World Health) in Iceland
Iceland: Number of neonatal deaths (World Health) was 6 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
6
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
185th
of 200 countries
All-time high
55
in 1960
All-time low
5
in 2015
Years of data
70
1955–2024
Number of neonatal deaths in Iceland, 1955–2024
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
In 2024, number of neonatal deaths in Iceland stood at 6.
That represents a change of unchanged over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of neonatal deaths in Iceland peaked at 55 in 1960 and was at its lowest, 5, in 2015.
Iceland ranks 185th 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 Iceland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1955 | 54 | — |
| 1956 | 54 | +0.0% |
| 1957 | 54 | +0.0% |
| 1958 | 53 | -1.9% |
| 1959 | 54 | +1.9% |
| 1960 | 55 | +1.9% |
| 1961 | 51 | -7.3% |
| 1962 | 53 | +3.9% |
| 1963 | 53 | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 52 | -1.9% |
| 1965 | 51 | -1.9% |
| 1966 | 50 | -2.0% |
| 1967 | 46 | -8.0% |
| 1968 | 43 | -6.5% |
| 1969 | 42 | -2.3% |
| 1970 | 39 | -7.1% |
| 1971 | 39 | +0.0% |
| 1972 | 41 | +5.1% |
| 1973 | 38 | -7.3% |
| 1974 | 34 | -10.5% |
| 1975 | 32 | -5.9% |
| 1976 | 30 | -6.2% |
| 1977 | 26 | -13.3% |
| 1978 | 25 | -3.8% |
| 1979 | 26 | +4.0% |
| 1980 | 25 | -3.8% |
| 1981 | 22 | -12.0% |
| 1982 | 21 | -4.5% |
| 1983 | 20 | -4.8% |
| 1984 | 18 | -10.0% |
| 1985 | 17 | -5.6% |
| 1986 | 16 | -5.9% |
| 1987 | 16 | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 17 | +6.2% |
| 1989 | 17 | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 16 | -5.9% |
| 1991 | 15 | -6.2% |
| 1992 | 15 | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 14 | -6.7% |
| 1994 | 13 | -7.1% |
| 1995 | 12 | -7.7% |
| 1996 | 11 | -8.3% |
| 1997 | 10 | -9.1% |
| 1998 | 10 | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 9 | -10.0% |
| 2000 | 9 | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 8 | -11.1% |
| 2002 | 7 | -12.5% |
| 2003 | 7 | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 7 | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 7 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 7 | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 6 | -14.3% |
| 2008 | 7 | +16.7% |
| 2009 | 7 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 7 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 6 | -14.3% |
| 2012 | 6 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 6 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 6 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 5 | -16.7% |
| 2016 | 5 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 5 | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 6 | +20.0% |
| 2019 | 6 | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 6 | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 7 | +16.7% |
| 2022 | 6 | -14.3% |
| 2023 | 6 | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 6 | +0.0% |
Iceland compared with similar countries
- Iceland's 6 is below the median for high income countries, which is 155, 4% of the median. (65 countries reporting)
- Iceland's 6 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 166.5, 4% of the median. (52 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 53.8 | 53 | 54 | 5 |
| 1960s | 49.6 | 42 | 55 | 10 |
| 1970s | 33 | 25 | 41 | 10 |
| 1980s | 18.9 | 16 | 25 | 10 |
| 1990s | 12.5 | 9 | 16 | 10 |
| 2000s | 7.2 | 6 | 9 | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.8 | 5 | 7 | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.2 | 6 | 7 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Iceland
- 184 Marshall Islands, Republic of the 9 compare
- 185 Antigua and Barbuda 6 compare
- 185 Montenegro 6 compare
- 188 St. Kitts and Nevis 5 compare
More health data for Iceland
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -100 % change on previous year (2085)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -0.4982 % change on previous year (2090)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates 1,358 (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 0 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 0.1533 % 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 0.0283 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 0.1097 % 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 Iceland?
- Number of neonatal deaths in Iceland was 6 in 2024, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest number of neonatal deaths recorded in Iceland?
- The highest recorded value was 55 in 1960.
- What is the lowest number of neonatal deaths recorded in Iceland?
- The lowest recorded value was 5 in 2015.
- How does Iceland rank for number of neonatal deaths?
- Iceland ranks 185th out of 200 countries with data for 2024.
- Is number of neonatal deaths rising or falling in Iceland?
- Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iceland 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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