Number of neonatal deaths, annual growth rate in Samoa
Samoa: Number of neonatal deaths, annual growth rate was -3.03 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Number of neonatal deaths, annual growth rate in Samoa, 1991–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2024, number of neonatal deaths, annual growth rate in Samoa stood at -3.03 % change on previous year.
That represents a change of up 47.0% on the previous year and down 24.2% over five years.
Over the whole period, number of neonatal deaths, annual growth rate in Samoa peaked at 4.65 % change on previous year in 2009 and was at its lowest, -6.67 % change on previous year, in 1991.
That places Samoa 133rd 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, annual growth rate in Samoa, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | -6.67 % change on previous year | — |
| 1992 | -4.29 % change on previous year | -35.7% |
| 1993 | -1.49 % change on previous year | -65.2% |
| 1994 | -3.03 % change on previous year | +103.0% |
| 1995 | -1.56 % change on previous year | -48.4% |
| 1996 | -3.17 % change on previous year | +103.2% |
| 1997 | -3.28 % change on previous year | +3.3% |
| 1998 | -5.08 % change on previous year | +55.1% |
| 1999 | -5.36 % change on previous year | +5.4% |
| 2000 | -5.66 % change on previous year | +5.7% |
| 2001 | -4 % change on previous year | -29.3% |
| 2002 | -4.17 % change on previous year | +4.2% |
| 2003 | -4.35 % change on previous year | +4.3% |
| 2004 | -2.27 % change on previous year | -47.7% |
| 2005 | -2.33 % change on previous year | +2.3% |
| 2006 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2007 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2008 | 2.38 % change on previous year | — |
| 2009 | 4.65 % change on previous year | +95.3% |
| 2010 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2011 | 2.22 % change on previous year | — |
| 2012 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2013 | -2.17 % change on previous year | — |
| 2014 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2015 | -2.22 % change on previous year | — |
| 2016 | -2.27 % change on previous year | +2.3% |
| 2017 | -2.33 % change on previous year | +2.3% |
| 2018 | -2.38 % change on previous year | +2.4% |
| 2019 | -2.44 % change on previous year | +2.4% |
| 2020 | -5 % change on previous year | +105.0% |
| 2021 | -2.63 % change on previous year | -47.4% |
| 2022 | -5.41 % change on previous year | +105.4% |
| 2023 | -5.71 % change on previous year | +5.7% |
| 2024 | -3.03 % change on previous year | -47.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | -3.77 % change on previous year | -6.67 % change on previous year | -1.49 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2000s | -1.57 % change on previous year | -5.66 % change on previous year | 4.65 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -1.16 % change on previous year | -2.44 % change on previous year | 2.22 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -4.36 % change on previous year | -5.71 % change on previous year | -2.63 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Samoa
- 130 Hungary -2.78 % change on previous year compare
- 131 Honduras -2.86 % change on previous year compare
- 132 Ghana -2.92 % change on previous year compare
- 134 Jamaica -3.06 % change on previous year compare
- 135 Sudan -3.09 % change on previous year compare
- 136 Tajikistan -3.12 % change on previous year compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is number of neonatal deaths, annual growth rate in Samoa?
- Number of neonatal deaths, annual growth rate in Samoa was -3.03 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest number of neonatal deaths, annual growth rate recorded in Samoa?
- The highest recorded value was 4.65 % change on previous year in 2009.
- What is the lowest number of neonatal deaths, annual growth rate recorded in Samoa?
- The lowest recorded value was -6.67 % change on previous year in 1991.
- How does Samoa rank for number of neonatal deaths, annual growth rate?
- Samoa ranks 133rd out of 200 countries with data for 2024.
- Where does this Samoa 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.