Number of neonatal deaths, annual growth rate in New Zealand
New Zealand: Number of neonatal deaths, annual growth rate was -2.47 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
-2.47 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 35.8%
World rank
122nd
of 200 countries
All-time high
5.79 % change on previous year
in 2010
All-time low
-12.04 % change on previous year
in 1978
Years of data
55
1970–2024
Number of neonatal deaths, annual growth rate in New Zealand, 1970–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for number of neonatal deaths, annual growth rate in New Zealand is -2.47 % change on previous year, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 35.8% on the previous year and up 39.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of neonatal deaths, annual growth rate in New Zealand peaked at 5.79 % change on previous year in 2010 and was at its lowest, -12.04 % change on previous year, in 1978.
New Zealand ranks 122nd 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, annual growth rate in New Zealand, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | -2.65 % change on previous year | — |
| 1971 | 1.36 % change on previous year | -151.4% |
| 1972 | -4.19 % change on previous year | -406.9% |
| 1973 | -7.96 % change on previous year | +90.1% |
| 1974 | -6.1 % change on previous year | -23.3% |
| 1975 | -9.57 % change on previous year | +56.8% |
| 1976 | -6.99 % change on previous year | -27.0% |
| 1977 | -7.3 % change on previous year | +4.4% |
| 1978 | -12.04 % change on previous year | +65.0% |
| 1979 | -5.79 % change on previous year | -51.9% |
| 1980 | -10.34 % change on previous year | +78.5% |
| 1981 | -6.23 % change on previous year | -39.7% |
| 1982 | -7.31 % change on previous year | +17.3% |
| 1983 | -3.94 % change on previous year | -46.1% |
| 1984 | -2.61 % change on previous year | -33.8% |
| 1985 | -3.07 % change on previous year | +17.4% |
| 1986 | -1.58 % change on previous year | -48.4% |
| 1987 | 0.8032 % change on previous year | -150.8% |
| 1988 | 2.39 % change on previous year | +197.6% |
| 1989 | 0.3891 % change on previous year | -83.7% |
| 1990 | 0.7752 % change on previous year | +99.2% |
| 1991 | -4.23 % change on previous year | -645.8% |
| 1992 | -4.42 % change on previous year | +4.4% |
| 1993 | -5.88 % change on previous year | +33.2% |
| 1994 | -7.14 % change on previous year | +21.4% |
| 1995 | -3.37 % change on previous year | -52.9% |
| 1996 | -1.49 % change on previous year | -55.7% |
| 1997 | 0.505 % change on previous year | -133.8% |
| 1998 | -2.51 % change on previous year | -597.5% |
| 1999 | 2.58 % change on previous year | -202.6% |
| 2000 | -0.5025 % change on previous year | -119.5% |
| 2001 | -2.02 % change on previous year | +302.0% |
| 2002 | -4.64 % change on previous year | +129.6% |
| 2003 | 1.08 % change on previous year | -123.3% |
| 2004 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2005 | -4.81 % change on previous year | — |
| 2006 | -1.12 % change on previous year | -76.7% |
| 2007 | 5.68 % change on previous year | -605.7% |
| 2008 | 1.08 % change on previous year | -81.1% |
| 2009 | 1.06 % change on previous year | -1.1% |
| 2010 | 5.79 % change on previous year | +444.2% |
| 2011 | 0.4975 % change on previous year | -91.4% |
| 2012 | 0.495 % change on previous year | -0.5% |
| 2013 | -3.94 % change on previous year | -896.1% |
| 2014 | -4.1 % change on previous year | +4.1% |
| 2015 | 2.67 % change on previous year | -165.2% |
| 2016 | -4.17 % change on previous year | -255.8% |
| 2017 | -2.17 % change on previous year | -47.8% |
| 2018 | -3.89 % change on previous year | +78.9% |
| 2019 | 0.578 % change on previous year | -114.9% |
| 2020 | -4.02 % change on previous year | -796.0% |
| 2021 | 0.5988 % change on previous year | -114.9% |
| 2022 | -1.79 % change on previous year | -398.2% |
| 2023 | -1.82 % change on previous year | +1.8% |
| 2024 | -2.47 % change on previous year | +35.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | -6.12 % change on previous year | -12.04 % change on previous year | 1.36 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | -3.15 % change on previous year | -10.34 % change on previous year | 2.39 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | -2.52 % change on previous year | -7.14 % change on previous year | 2.58 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | -0.4196 % change on previous year | -4.81 % change on previous year | 5.68 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -0.8239 % change on previous year | -4.17 % change on previous year | 5.79 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -1.9 % change on previous year | -4.02 % change on previous year | 0.5988 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near New Zealand
- 119 Timor-Leste -2.37 % change on previous year compare
- 120 Vanuatu -2.41 % change on previous year compare
- 121 Pakistan -2.43 % change on previous year compare
- 123 Bahamas -2.5 % change on previous year compare
- 124 Guatemala -2.58 % change on previous year compare
- 125 Kiribati -2.63 % change on previous year compare
- 125 Qatar -2.63 % change on previous year compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is number of neonatal deaths, annual growth rate in New Zealand?
- Number of neonatal deaths, annual growth rate in New Zealand was -2.47 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest number of neonatal deaths, annual growth rate recorded in New Zealand?
- The highest recorded value was 5.79 % change on previous year in 2010.
- What is the lowest number of neonatal deaths, annual growth rate recorded in New Zealand?
- The lowest recorded value was -12.04 % change on previous year in 1978.
- How does New Zealand rank for number of neonatal deaths, annual growth rate?
- New Zealand ranks 122nd out of 200 countries with data for 2024.
- Is number of neonatal deaths, annual growth rate rising or falling in New Zealand?
- Over the last ten years it is up 39.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this New Zealand 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 World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory
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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.