Number of neonatal deaths by region in Republic of Moldova
Republic of Moldova: Number of neonatal deaths by region was 396 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Number of neonatal deaths by region in Republic of Moldova, 1983–2024
Source: UN Inter-agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation (UNICEF, WHO, UN Population Division), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
Republic of Moldova recorded 396 for number of neonatal deaths by region in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.0% on the previous year and down 34.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of neonatal deaths by region in Republic of Moldova peaked at 2,049 in 1984 and was at its lowest, 384, in 2022.
Republic of Moldova ranks 118th of 195 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 by region in Republic of Moldova, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 2,022 | — |
| 1984 | 2,049 | +1.3% |
| 1985 | 1,999 | -2.4% |
| 1986 | 1,994 | -0.3% |
| 1987 | 1,962 | -1.6% |
| 1988 | 1,793 | -8.6% |
| 1989 | 1,611 | -10.2% |
| 1990 | 1,531 | -5.0% |
| 1991 | 1,467 | -4.2% |
| 1992 | 1,474 | +0.5% |
| 1993 | 1,472 | -0.1% |
| 1994 | 1,449 | -1.6% |
| 1995 | 1,374 | -5.2% |
| 1996 | 1,312 | -4.5% |
| 1997 | 1,376 | +4.9% |
| 1998 | 1,254 | -8.9% |
| 1999 | 1,129 | -10.0% |
| 2000 | 1,018 | -9.8% |
| 2001 | 923 | -9.3% |
| 2002 | 833 | -9.8% |
| 2003 | 787 | -5.5% |
| 2004 | 773 | -1.8% |
| 2005 | 731 | -5.4% |
| 2006 | 702 | -4.0% |
| 2007 | 692 | -1.4% |
| 2008 | 695 | +0.4% |
| 2009 | 705 | +1.4% |
| 2010 | 675 | -4.3% |
| 2011 | 628 | -7.0% |
| 2012 | 604 | -3.8% |
| 2013 | 564 | -6.6% |
| 2014 | 602 | +6.7% |
| 2015 | 585 | -2.8% |
| 2016 | 558 | -4.6% |
| 2017 | 508 | -9.0% |
| 2018 | 482 | -5.1% |
| 2019 | 454 | -5.8% |
| 2020 | 432 | -4.8% |
| 2021 | 411 | -4.9% |
| 2022 | 384 | -6.6% |
| 2023 | 400 | +4.2% |
| 2024 | 396 | -1.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1,919 | 1,611 | 2,049 | 7 |
| 1990s | 1,384 | 1,129 | 1,531 | 10 |
| 2000s | 785.9 | 692 | 1,018 | 10 |
| 2010s | 566 | 454 | 675 | 10 |
| 2020s | 404.6 | 384 | 432 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is number of neonatal deaths by region in Republic of Moldova?
- Number of neonatal deaths by region in Republic of Moldova was 396 in 2024, according to UN Inter-agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation (UNICEF, WHO, UN Population Division), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest number of neonatal deaths by region recorded in Republic of Moldova?
- The highest recorded value was 2,049 in 1984.
- What is the lowest number of neonatal deaths by region recorded in Republic of Moldova?
- The lowest recorded value was 384 in 2022.
- How does Republic of Moldova rank for number of neonatal deaths by region?
- Republic of Moldova ranks 118th out of 195 countries with data for 2024.
- Is number of neonatal deaths by region rising or falling in Republic of Moldova?
- Over the last ten years it is down 34.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Republic of Moldova data come from?
- The figures come from UN Inter-agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation (UNICEF, WHO, UN Population Division), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Number of neonatal deaths by region. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The estimated number of neonates – babies under 28 days old – who die each year.