Number of neonatal deaths, annual growth rate (Our World) in Kuwait
Kuwait: Number of neonatal deaths, annual growth rate (Our World) was -5.75 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Number of neonatal deaths, annual growth rate in Kuwait, 1987–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2024, number of neonatal deaths, annual growth rate in Kuwait stood at -5.75 % change on previous year.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1,205.8% on the previous year and down 387.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of neonatal deaths, annual growth rate in Kuwait peaked at 29.2 % change on previous year in 1992 and was at its lowest, -53.96 % change on previous year, in 1991.
That places Kuwait 177th out of 199 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Number of neonatal deaths, annual growth rate (Our World) in Kuwait, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | -4.42 % change on previous year | — |
| 1988 | -4.62 % change on previous year | +4.6% |
| 1989 | -5.98 % change on previous year | +29.3% |
| 1990 | -6.7 % change on previous year | +12.1% |
| 1991 | -53.96 % change on previous year | +705.2% |
| 1992 | 29.2 % change on previous year | -154.1% |
| 1993 | 0.3096 % change on previous year | -98.9% |
| 1994 | 3.4 % change on previous year | +996.6% |
| 1995 | 1.19 % change on previous year | -64.8% |
| 1996 | -2.36 % change on previous year | -297.6% |
| 1997 | -4.53 % change on previous year | +92.0% |
| 1998 | -4.11 % change on previous year | -9.2% |
| 1999 | -3.3 % change on previous year | -19.8% |
| 2000 | -1.71 % change on previous year | -48.3% |
| 2001 | -1.04 % change on previous year | -39.0% |
| 2002 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2003 | 0.7018 % change on previous year | — |
| 2004 | 0.6969 % change on previous year | -0.7% |
| 2005 | 0.346 % change on previous year | -50.3% |
| 2006 | 1.03 % change on previous year | +199.0% |
| 2007 | 1.37 % change on previous year | +32.0% |
| 2008 | 1.35 % change on previous year | -1.3% |
| 2009 | 1.33 % change on previous year | -1.3% |
| 2010 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2011 | -0.9836 % change on previous year | — |
| 2012 | 1.66 % change on previous year | -268.3% |
| 2013 | -2.28 % change on previous year | -237.7% |
| 2014 | 2 % change on previous year | -187.7% |
| 2015 | -3.92 % change on previous year | -296.1% |
| 2016 | -0.6803 % change on previous year | -82.7% |
| 2017 | 1.37 % change on previous year | -301.4% |
| 2018 | -5.74 % change on previous year | -519.3% |
| 2019 | -4.66 % change on previous year | -18.9% |
| 2020 | -3.01 % change on previous year | -35.5% |
| 2021 | -17.05 % change on previous year | +467.1% |
| 2022 | 6.07 % change on previous year | -135.6% |
| 2023 | -0.4405 % change on previous year | -107.3% |
| 2024 | -5.75 % change on previous year | +1205.8% |
Kuwait compared with similar countries
- Kuwait's -5.75 % change on previous year is below the median for high income countries, which is -0.4304 % change on previous year, 13.4× the median. (65 countries reporting)
- Kuwait's -5.75 % change on previous year is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is -2 % change on previous year, 2.9× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Number of neonatal deaths, annual growth rate (Our World) in Kuwait changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -1205.8% | -0.4405 % change on previous year | -5.75 % change on previous year |
| 1994 | +996.6% | 0.3096 % change on previous year | 3.4 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | -5.01 % change on previous year | -5.98 % change on previous year | -4.42 % change on previous year | 3 |
| 1990s | -4.09 % change on previous year | -53.96 % change on previous year | 29.2 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.4072 % change on previous year | -1.71 % change on previous year | 1.37 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -1.32 % change on previous year | -5.74 % change on previous year | 2 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -4.04 % change on previous year | -17.05 % change on previous year | 6.07 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Kuwait
- 174 Greece -5.49 % change on previous year compare
- 175 Poland -5.56 % change on previous year compare
- 176 Nepal -5.63 % change on previous year compare
- 178 Malta -6.25 % change on previous year compare
- 179 Azerbaijan, Republic of -6.56 % change on previous year compare
- 180 Mongolia -6.61 % change on previous year compare
More health data for Kuwait
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -0.9259 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 1.41 % change on previous year (2090)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates 287.2 (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 107 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -0.9273 % 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 0.0264 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -0.6875 % 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, annual growth rate in Kuwait?
- Number of neonatal deaths, annual growth rate in Kuwait was -5.75 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest number of neonatal deaths, annual growth rate recorded in Kuwait?
- The highest recorded value was 29.2 % change on previous year in 1992.
- What is the lowest number of neonatal deaths, annual growth rate recorded in Kuwait?
- The lowest recorded value was -53.96 % change on previous year in 1991.
- How does Kuwait rank for number of neonatal deaths, annual growth rate?
- Kuwait ranks 177th out of 199 countries with data for 2024.
- Is number of neonatal deaths, annual growth rate rising or falling in Kuwait?
- Over the last ten years it is down 387.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kuwait data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Number of neonatal deaths, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Number of neonatal deaths. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Number of neonatal deaths igme Our World in Data
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Number of neonatal deaths. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.