Number of neonatal deaths (World Health) in Netherlands
Netherlands: Number of neonatal deaths (World Health) was 450 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
450
Change on year
up 1.8%
World rank
114th
of 200 countries
All-time high
3,209
in 1961
All-time low
442
in 2023
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Number of neonatal deaths in Netherlands, 1961–2024
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
Netherlands recorded 450 for number of neonatal deaths in 2024.
That represents a change of up 1.8% on the previous year and down 4.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of neonatal deaths in Netherlands peaked at 3,209 in 1961 and was at its lowest, 442, in 2023.
That places Netherlands 114th 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 Netherlands, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 3,209 | — |
| 1962 | 3,075 | -4.2% |
| 1963 | 3,005 | -2.3% |
| 1964 | 2,930 | -2.5% |
| 1965 | 2,788 | -4.8% |
| 1966 | 2,641 | -5.3% |
| 1967 | 2,527 | -4.3% |
| 1968 | 2,417 | -4.4% |
| 1969 | 2,419 | +0.1% |
| 1970 | 2,261 | -6.5% |
| 1971 | 2,082 | -7.9% |
| 1972 | 1,894 | -9.0% |
| 1973 | 1,662 | -12.2% |
| 1974 | 1,504 | -9.5% |
| 1975 | 1,361 | -9.5% |
| 1976 | 1,275 | -6.3% |
| 1977 | 1,183 | -7.2% |
| 1978 | 1,125 | -4.9% |
| 1979 | 1,060 | -5.8% |
| 1980 | 1,035 | -2.4% |
| 1981 | 980 | -5.3% |
| 1982 | 917 | -6.4% |
| 1983 | 881 | -3.9% |
| 1984 | 880 | -0.1% |
| 1985 | 882 | +0.2% |
| 1986 | 900 | +2.0% |
| 1987 | 903 | +0.3% |
| 1988 | 896 | -0.8% |
| 1989 | 897 | +0.1% |
| 1990 | 921 | +2.7% |
| 1991 | 912 | -1.0% |
| 1992 | 883 | -3.2% |
| 1993 | 844 | -4.4% |
| 1994 | 795 | -5.8% |
| 1995 | 734 | -7.7% |
| 1996 | 709 | -3.4% |
| 1997 | 719 | +1.4% |
| 1998 | 753 | +4.7% |
| 1999 | 771 | +2.4% |
| 2000 | 796 | +3.2% |
| 2001 | 777 | -2.4% |
| 2002 | 758 | -2.4% |
| 2003 | 732 | -3.4% |
| 2004 | 693 | -5.3% |
| 2005 | 651 | -6.1% |
| 2006 | 616 | -5.4% |
| 2007 | 576 | -6.5% |
| 2008 | 556 | -3.5% |
| 2009 | 535 | -3.8% |
| 2010 | 517 | -3.4% |
| 2011 | 495 | -4.3% |
| 2012 | 479 | -3.2% |
| 2013 | 464 | -3.1% |
| 2014 | 470 | +1.3% |
| 2015 | 457 | -2.8% |
| 2016 | 459 | +0.4% |
| 2017 | 452 | -1.5% |
| 2018 | 449 | -0.7% |
| 2019 | 451 | +0.4% |
| 2020 | 450 | -0.2% |
| 2021 | 478 | +6.2% |
| 2022 | 455 | -4.8% |
| 2023 | 442 | -2.9% |
| 2024 | 450 | +1.8% |
Netherlands compared with similar countries
- Netherlands's 450 is above the median for high income countries, which is 155, 2.9× the median. (65 countries reporting)
- Netherlands's 450 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 166.5, 2.7× the median. (52 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2,779 | 2,417 | 3,209 | 9 |
| 1970s | 1,541 | 1,060 | 2,261 | 10 |
| 1980s | 917.1 | 880 | 1,035 | 10 |
| 1990s | 804.1 | 709 | 921 | 10 |
| 2000s | 669 | 535 | 796 | 10 |
| 2010s | 469.3 | 449 | 517 | 10 |
| 2020s | 455 | 442 | 478 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is number of neonatal deaths in Netherlands?
- Number of neonatal deaths in Netherlands was 450 in 2024, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest number of neonatal deaths recorded in Netherlands?
- The highest recorded value was 3,209 in 1961.
- What is the lowest number of neonatal deaths recorded in Netherlands?
- The lowest recorded value was 442 in 2023.
- How does Netherlands rank for number of neonatal deaths?
- Netherlands ranks 114th out of 200 countries with data for 2024.
- Is number of neonatal deaths rising or falling in Netherlands?
- Over the last ten years it is down 4.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Netherlands 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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