Number of neonatal deaths, annual growth rate in Sao Tome and Principe
Sao Tome and Principe: Number of neonatal deaths, annual growth rate was -2.33 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Number of neonatal deaths, annual growth rate in Sao Tome and Principe, 1987–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Sao Tome and Principe recorded -2.33 % change on previous year for number of neonatal deaths, annual growth rate in 2024.
The figure is up 47.7% on the previous year and up 74.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of neonatal deaths, annual growth rate in Sao Tome and Principe peaked at 2.36 % change on previous year in 1988 and was at its lowest, -10.96 % change on previous year, in 2016.
That places Sao Tome and Principe 117th 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 Sao Tome and Principe, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 1.6 % change on previous year | — |
| 1988 | 2.36 % change on previous year | +47.6% |
| 1989 | 2.31 % change on previous year | -2.3% |
| 1990 | 1.5 % change on previous year | -34.8% |
| 1991 | 0.7407 % change on previous year | -50.7% |
| 1992 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1993 | -1.47 % change on previous year | — |
| 1994 | -2.24 % change on previous year | +52.2% |
| 1995 | -0.7634 % change on previous year | -65.9% |
| 1996 | -1.54 % change on previous year | +101.5% |
| 1997 | -0.7812 % change on previous year | -49.2% |
| 1998 | -0.7874 % change on previous year | +0.8% |
| 1999 | 0.7937 % change on previous year | -200.8% |
| 2000 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2001 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2002 | -0.7874 % change on previous year | — |
| 2003 | -0.7937 % change on previous year | +0.8% |
| 2004 | -1.6 % change on previous year | +101.6% |
| 2005 | -1.63 % change on previous year | +1.6% |
| 2006 | -0.8264 % change on previous year | -49.2% |
| 2007 | -0.8333 % change on previous year | +0.8% |
| 2008 | -1.68 % change on previous year | +101.7% |
| 2009 | -3.42 % change on previous year | +103.4% |
| 2010 | -3.54 % change on previous year | +3.5% |
| 2011 | -6.42 % change on previous year | +81.4% |
| 2012 | -5.88 % change on previous year | -8.4% |
| 2013 | -8.33 % change on previous year | +41.7% |
| 2014 | -9.09 % change on previous year | +9.1% |
| 2015 | -8.75 % change on previous year | -3.8% |
| 2016 | -10.96 % change on previous year | +25.2% |
| 2017 | -9.23 % change on previous year | -15.8% |
| 2018 | -8.47 % change on previous year | -8.2% |
| 2019 | -7.41 % change on previous year | -12.6% |
| 2020 | -4 % change on previous year | -46.0% |
| 2021 | -4.17 % change on previous year | +4.2% |
| 2022 | -2.17 % change on previous year | -47.8% |
| 2023 | -4.44 % change on previous year | +104.4% |
| 2024 | -2.33 % change on previous year | -47.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 2.09 % change on previous year | 1.6 % change on previous year | 2.36 % change on previous year | 3 |
| 1990s | -0.4542 % change on previous year | -2.24 % change on previous year | 1.5 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | -1.16 % change on previous year | -3.42 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -7.81 % change on previous year | -10.96 % change on previous year | -3.54 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -3.42 % change on previous year | -4.44 % change on previous year | -2.17 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Sao Tome and Principe
- 114 Uruguay -2.19 % change on previous year compare
- 115 Botswana -2.26 % change on previous year compare
- 116 Croatia -2.27 % change on previous year compare
- 118 Lesotho -2.35 % change on previous year compare
- 119 Timor-Leste -2.37 % change on previous year compare
- 120 Vanuatu -2.41 % change on previous year compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is number of neonatal deaths, annual growth rate in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Number of neonatal deaths, annual growth rate in Sao Tome and Principe was -2.33 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest number of neonatal deaths, annual growth rate recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
- The highest recorded value was 2.36 % change on previous year in 1988.
- What is the lowest number of neonatal deaths, annual growth rate recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
- The lowest recorded value was -10.96 % change on previous year in 2016.
- How does Sao Tome and Principe rank for number of neonatal deaths, annual growth rate?
- Sao Tome and Principe ranks 117th out of 200 countries with data for 2024.
- Is number of neonatal deaths, annual growth rate rising or falling in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 74.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sao Tome and Principe 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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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.