Number of neonatal deaths by region in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: Number of neonatal deaths by region was 1,603 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Number of neonatal deaths by region in Saudi Arabia, 1990–2024
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
The most recent figure for number of neonatal deaths by region in Saudi Arabia is 1,603, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 1.0% on the previous year and down 42.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of neonatal deaths by region in Saudi Arabia peaked at 8,869 in 1990 and was at its lowest, 1,511, in 2022.
Saudi Arabia ranks 84th 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 Saudi Arabia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 8,869 | — |
| 1991 | 8,501 | -4.1% |
| 1992 | 8,151 | -4.1% |
| 1993 | 7,720 | -5.3% |
| 1994 | 7,264 | -5.9% |
| 1995 | 6,834 | -5.9% |
| 1996 | 6,426 | -6.0% |
| 1997 | 6,055 | -5.8% |
| 1998 | 5,750 | -5.0% |
| 1999 | 5,410 | -5.9% |
| 2000 | 5,128 | -5.2% |
| 2001 | 4,725 | -7.9% |
| 2002 | 4,339 | -8.2% |
| 2003 | 4,012 | -7.5% |
| 2004 | 3,776 | -5.9% |
| 2005 | 3,677 | -2.6% |
| 2006 | 3,670 | -0.2% |
| 2007 | 3,664 | -0.2% |
| 2008 | 3,526 | -3.8% |
| 2009 | 3,378 | -4.2% |
| 2010 | 3,195 | -5.4% |
| 2011 | 3,141 | -1.7% |
| 2012 | 3,060 | -2.6% |
| 2013 | 2,876 | -6.0% |
| 2014 | 2,790 | -3.0% |
| 2015 | 2,629 | -5.8% |
| 2016 | 2,525 | -4.0% |
| 2017 | 2,394 | -5.2% |
| 2018 | 2,218 | -7.4% |
| 2019 | 1,937 | -12.7% |
| 2020 | 1,728 | -10.8% |
| 2021 | 1,599 | -7.5% |
| 2022 | 1,511 | -5.5% |
| 2023 | 1,620 | +7.2% |
| 2024 | 1,603 | -1.0% |
Saudi Arabia compared with similar countries
- Saudi Arabia's 1,603 is above the median for high income countries, which is 155, 10.3× the median. (65 countries reporting)
- Saudi Arabia's 1,603 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 1,294, 1.2× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 7,098 | 5,410 | 8,869 | 10 |
| 2000s | 3,990 | 3,378 | 5,128 | 10 |
| 2010s | 2,676 | 1,937 | 3,195 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,612 | 1,511 | 1,728 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Saudi Arabia
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- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 1 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 5.31 % 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 0.0384 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 5.38 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per capita 0.0401 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is number of neonatal deaths by region in Saudi Arabia?
- Number of neonatal deaths by region in Saudi Arabia was 1,603 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 Saudi Arabia?
- The highest recorded value was 8,869 in 1990.
- What is the lowest number of neonatal deaths by region recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,511 in 2022.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for number of neonatal deaths by region?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 84th out of 195 countries with data for 2024.
- Is number of neonatal deaths by region rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 42.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Saudi Arabia 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.