Number of neonatal deaths (World Health) in Lebanon
Lebanon: Number of neonatal deaths (World Health) was 969 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
969
Change on year
up 2.3%
World rank
97th
of 200 countries
All-time high
3,007
in 1976
All-time low
704
in 2009
Years of data
51
1974–2024
Number of neonatal deaths in Lebanon, 1974–2024
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
The most recent figure for number of neonatal deaths in Lebanon is 969, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 2.3% on the previous year and up 7.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of neonatal deaths in Lebanon peaked at 3,007 in 1976 and was at its lowest, 704, in 2009.
That places Lebanon 97th 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 Lebanon, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 2,785 | — |
| 1975 | 2,787 | +0.1% |
| 1976 | 3,007 | +7.9% |
| 1977 | 2,824 | -6.1% |
| 1978 | 2,826 | +0.1% |
| 1979 | 2,814 | -0.4% |
| 1980 | 2,807 | -0.2% |
| 1981 | 2,804 | -0.1% |
| 1982 | 2,839 | +1.2% |
| 1983 | 2,637 | -7.1% |
| 1984 | 2,564 | -2.8% |
| 1985 | 2,456 | -4.2% |
| 1986 | 2,379 | -3.1% |
| 1987 | 2,350 | -1.2% |
| 1988 | 2,265 | -3.6% |
| 1989 | 2,135 | -5.7% |
| 1990 | 2,002 | -6.2% |
| 1991 | 1,866 | -6.8% |
| 1992 | 1,736 | -7.0% |
| 1993 | 1,610 | -7.3% |
| 1994 | 1,487 | -7.6% |
| 1995 | 1,380 | -7.2% |
| 1996 | 1,319 | -4.4% |
| 1997 | 1,262 | -4.3% |
| 1998 | 1,211 | -4.0% |
| 1999 | 1,161 | -4.1% |
| 2000 | 1,106 | -4.7% |
| 2001 | 1,053 | -4.8% |
| 2002 | 991 | -5.9% |
| 2003 | 922 | -7.0% |
| 2004 | 858 | -6.9% |
| 2005 | 798 | -7.0% |
| 2006 | 757 | -5.1% |
| 2007 | 727 | -4.0% |
| 2008 | 707 | -2.8% |
| 2009 | 704 | -0.4% |
| 2010 | 720 | +2.3% |
| 2011 | 734 | +1.9% |
| 2012 | 746 | +1.6% |
| 2013 | 777 | +4.2% |
| 2014 | 899 | +15.7% |
| 2015 | 965 | +7.3% |
| 2016 | 946 | -2.0% |
| 2017 | 920 | -2.7% |
| 2018 | 899 | -2.3% |
| 2019 | 885 | -1.6% |
| 2020 | 874 | -1.2% |
| 2021 | 896 | +2.5% |
| 2022 | 924 | +3.1% |
| 2023 | 947 | +2.5% |
| 2024 | 969 | +2.3% |
Lebanon compared with similar countries
- Lebanon's 969 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 5,153, 19% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Lebanon's 969 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 1,294, 75% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2,840 | 2,785 | 3,007 | 6 |
| 1980s | 2,524 | 2,135 | 2,839 | 10 |
| 1990s | 1,503 | 1,161 | 2,002 | 10 |
| 2000s | 862.3 | 704 | 1,106 | 10 |
| 2010s | 849.1 | 720 | 965 | 10 |
| 2020s | 922 | 874 | 969 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Lebanon
More health data for Lebanon
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -2.12 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 1.46 % change on previous year (2090)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates 1,106 (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 185 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 0.5482 % 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 0.038 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 0.209 % 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 number of neonatal deaths in Lebanon?
- Number of neonatal deaths in Lebanon was 969 in 2024, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest number of neonatal deaths recorded in Lebanon?
- The highest recorded value was 3,007 in 1976.
- What is the lowest number of neonatal deaths recorded in Lebanon?
- The lowest recorded value was 704 in 2009.
- How does Lebanon rank for number of neonatal deaths?
- Lebanon ranks 97th out of 200 countries with data for 2024.
- Is number of neonatal deaths rising or falling in Lebanon?
- Over the last ten years it is up 7.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Lebanon 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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