Number of neonatal deaths (World Health) in Italy
Italy: Number of neonatal deaths (World Health) was 694 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
694
Change on year
down 0.4%
World rank
103rd
of 200 countries
All-time high
22,803
in 1964
All-time low
694
in 2024
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Number of neonatal deaths in Italy, 1961–2024
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
The most recent figure for number of neonatal deaths in Italy is 694, measured in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 64 years on record.
The figure is down 0.4% on the previous year and down 36.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of neonatal deaths in Italy peaked at 22,803 in 1964 and was at its lowest, 694, in 2024.
Italy ranks 103rd of 200 countries on this measure, 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 Italy, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 21,564 | — |
| 1962 | 21,280 | -1.3% |
| 1963 | 21,569 | +1.4% |
| 1964 | 22,803 | +5.7% |
| 1965 | 22,537 | -1.2% |
| 1966 | 21,957 | -2.6% |
| 1967 | 20,559 | -6.4% |
| 1968 | 19,688 | -4.2% |
| 1969 | 19,164 | -2.7% |
| 1970 | 18,495 | -3.5% |
| 1971 | 18,239 | -1.4% |
| 1972 | 17,266 | -5.3% |
| 1973 | 16,117 | -6.7% |
| 1974 | 14,895 | -7.6% |
| 1975 | 13,151 | -11.7% |
| 1976 | 11,600 | -11.8% |
| 1977 | 10,324 | -11.0% |
| 1978 | 9,272 | -10.2% |
| 1979 | 8,179 | -11.8% |
| 1980 | 7,228 | -11.6% |
| 1981 | 6,545 | -9.4% |
| 1982 | 6,111 | -6.6% |
| 1983 | 5,622 | -8.0% |
| 1984 | 5,186 | -7.8% |
| 1985 | 4,804 | -7.4% |
| 1986 | 4,387 | -8.7% |
| 1987 | 4,136 | -5.7% |
| 1988 | 4,041 | -2.3% |
| 1989 | 3,811 | -5.7% |
| 1990 | 3,660 | -4.0% |
| 1991 | 3,415 | -6.7% |
| 1992 | 3,216 | -5.8% |
| 1993 | 2,899 | -9.9% |
| 1994 | 2,643 | -8.8% |
| 1995 | 2,471 | -6.5% |
| 1996 | 2,361 | -4.5% |
| 1997 | 2,244 | -5.0% |
| 1998 | 2,096 | -6.6% |
| 1999 | 1,975 | -5.8% |
| 2000 | 1,869 | -5.4% |
| 2001 | 1,743 | -6.7% |
| 2002 | 1,655 | -5.0% |
| 2003 | 1,588 | -4.0% |
| 2004 | 1,574 | -0.9% |
| 2005 | 1,502 | -4.6% |
| 2006 | 1,466 | -2.4% |
| 2007 | 1,429 | -2.5% |
| 2008 | 1,427 | -0.1% |
| 2009 | 1,392 | -2.5% |
| 2010 | 1,354 | -2.7% |
| 2011 | 1,294 | -4.4% |
| 2012 | 1,230 | -4.9% |
| 2013 | 1,150 | -6.5% |
| 2014 | 1,087 | -5.5% |
| 2015 | 1,024 | -5.8% |
| 2016 | 965 | -5.8% |
| 2017 | 899 | -6.8% |
| 2018 | 827 | -8.0% |
| 2019 | 768 | -7.1% |
| 2020 | 729 | -5.1% |
| 2021 | 722 | -1.0% |
| 2022 | 717 | -0.7% |
| 2023 | 697 | -2.8% |
| 2024 | 694 | -0.4% |
Italy compared with similar countries
- Italy's 694 is above the median for high income countries, which is 155, 4.5× the median. (65 countries reporting)
- Italy's 694 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 166.5, 4.2× the median. (52 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 21,236 | 19,164 | 22,803 | 9 |
| 1970s | 13,754 | 8,179 | 18,495 | 10 |
| 1980s | 5,187 | 3,811 | 7,228 | 10 |
| 1990s | 2,698 | 1,975 | 3,660 | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,564 | 1,392 | 1,869 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,060 | 768 | 1,354 | 10 |
| 2020s | 711.8 | 694 | 729 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Italy
More health data for Italy
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -2.44 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -0.1206 % change on previous year (2090)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates 1,408 (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 80 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -1.23 % 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 0.0164 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -1.07 % 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 Italy?
- Number of neonatal deaths in Italy was 694 in 2024, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest number of neonatal deaths recorded in Italy?
- The highest recorded value was 22,803 in 1964.
- What is the lowest number of neonatal deaths recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was 694 in 2024.
- How does Italy rank for number of neonatal deaths?
- Italy ranks 103rd out of 200 countries with data for 2024.
- Is number of neonatal deaths rising or falling in Italy?
- Over the last ten years it is down 36.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Italy 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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