Number of neonatal deaths (World Health) in Poland
Poland: Number of neonatal deaths (World Health) was 765 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
765
Change on year
down 5.6%
World rank
100th
of 200 countries
All-time high
10,323
in 1976
All-time low
765
in 2024
Years of data
55
1970–2024
Number of neonatal deaths in Poland, 1970–2024
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
The most recent figure for number of neonatal deaths in Poland is 765, measured in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 55 years on record.
That represents a change of down 5.6% on the previous year and down 32.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of neonatal deaths in Poland peaked at 10,323 in 1976 and was at its lowest, 765, in 2024.
Poland ranks 100th 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 Poland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 9,891 | — |
| 1971 | 9,977 | +0.9% |
| 1972 | 9,942 | -0.4% |
| 1973 | 10,028 | +0.9% |
| 1974 | 10,130 | +1.0% |
| 1975 | 10,223 | +0.9% |
| 1976 | 10,323 | +1.0% |
| 1977 | 9,981 | -3.3% |
| 1978 | 9,765 | -2.2% |
| 1979 | 9,806 | +0.4% |
| 1980 | 9,683 | -1.3% |
| 1981 | 9,442 | -2.5% |
| 1982 | 9,673 | +2.4% |
| 1983 | 9,790 | +1.2% |
| 1984 | 9,322 | -4.8% |
| 1985 | 8,750 | -6.1% |
| 1986 | 8,004 | -8.5% |
| 1987 | 7,435 | -7.1% |
| 1988 | 7,037 | -5.4% |
| 1989 | 6,500 | -7.6% |
| 1990 | 6,105 | -6.1% |
| 1991 | 5,891 | -3.5% |
| 1992 | 5,440 | -7.7% |
| 1993 | 5,110 | -6.1% |
| 1994 | 4,826 | -5.6% |
| 1995 | 4,197 | -13.0% |
| 1996 | 3,743 | -10.8% |
| 1997 | 3,200 | -14.5% |
| 1998 | 2,713 | -15.2% |
| 1999 | 2,365 | -12.8% |
| 2000 | 2,180 | -7.8% |
| 2001 | 2,005 | -8.0% |
| 2002 | 1,852 | -7.6% |
| 2003 | 1,763 | -4.8% |
| 2004 | 1,709 | -3.1% |
| 2005 | 1,671 | -2.2% |
| 2006 | 1,641 | -1.8% |
| 2007 | 1,626 | -0.9% |
| 2008 | 1,643 | +1.0% |
| 2009 | 1,581 | -3.8% |
| 2010 | 1,518 | -4.0% |
| 2011 | 1,356 | -10.7% |
| 2012 | 1,266 | -6.6% |
| 2013 | 1,168 | -7.7% |
| 2014 | 1,138 | -2.6% |
| 2015 | 1,100 | -3.3% |
| 2016 | 1,111 | +1.0% |
| 2017 | 1,137 | +2.3% |
| 2018 | 1,083 | -4.7% |
| 2019 | 1,048 | -3.2% |
| 2020 | 981 | -6.4% |
| 2021 | 901 | -8.2% |
| 2022 | 816 | -9.4% |
| 2023 | 810 | -0.7% |
| 2024 | 765 | -5.6% |
Poland compared with similar countries
- Poland's 765 is above the median for high income countries, which is 155, 4.9× the median. (65 countries reporting)
- Poland's 765 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 166.5, 4.6× the median. (52 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 10,007 | 9,765 | 10,323 | 10 |
| 1980s | 8,564 | 6,500 | 9,790 | 10 |
| 1990s | 4,359 | 2,365 | 6,105 | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,767 | 1,581 | 2,180 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,192 | 1,048 | 1,518 | 10 |
| 2020s | 854.6 | 765 | 981 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Poland
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Frequently asked questions
- What is number of neonatal deaths in Poland?
- Number of neonatal deaths in Poland was 765 in 2024, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest number of neonatal deaths recorded in Poland?
- The highest recorded value was 10,323 in 1976.
- What is the lowest number of neonatal deaths recorded in Poland?
- The lowest recorded value was 765 in 2024.
- How does Poland rank for number of neonatal deaths?
- Poland ranks 100th out of 200 countries with data for 2024.
- Is number of neonatal deaths rising or falling in Poland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 32.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Poland 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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