Stillbirth rate (UNICEF) in United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates: Stillbirth rate was 3.91 in 2023. ▼ Falling
Stillbirth rate in United Arab Emirates, 2000–2023
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for stillbirth rate in United Arab Emirates is 3.91, measured in 2023. That is the lowest value across all 24 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 3.5% on the previous year and down 26.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, stillbirth rate in United Arab Emirates peaked at 8.45 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 3.91, in 2023.
That places United Arab Emirates 19th out of 20 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 24 years of available data.
Stillbirth rate in United Arab Emirates, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 8.45 | — |
| 2001 | 8.25 | -2.3% |
| 2002 | 7.94 | -3.8% |
| 2003 | 7.7 | -3.0% |
| 2004 | 7.57 | -1.7% |
| 2005 | 7.51 | -0.9% |
| 2006 | 7.47 | -0.5% |
| 2007 | 7.37 | -1.3% |
| 2008 | 7.01 | -4.8% |
| 2009 | 6.5 | -7.4% |
| 2010 | 5.92 | -8.8% |
| 2011 | 5.44 | -8.2% |
| 2012 | 5.29 | -2.7% |
| 2013 | 5.31 | +0.3% |
| 2014 | 5.32 | +0.1% |
| 2015 | 5.28 | -0.6% |
| 2016 | 5.17 | -2.2% |
| 2017 | 5.01 | -3.1% |
| 2018 | 4.91 | -2.1% |
| 2019 | 4.76 | -2.9% |
| 2020 | 4.59 | -3.7% |
| 2021 | 4.32 | -5.7% |
| 2022 | 4.06 | -6.2% |
| 2023 | 3.91 | -3.5% |
United Arab Emirates compared with similar countries
- United Arab Emirates's 3.91 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 8.43, 46% of the median. (19 countries reporting)
- United Arab Emirates's 3.91 is below the median for high income countries, which is 4.56, 86% of the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 7.58 | 6.5 | 8.45 | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.24 | 4.76 | 5.92 | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.22 | 3.91 | 4.59 | 4 |
Countries ranked near United Arab Emirates
More health data for United Arab Emirates
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -0.3472 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 2.97 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 308.9 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 287 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 6.22 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0264 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 3.35 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is stillbirth rate in United Arab Emirates?
- Stillbirth rate in United Arab Emirates was 3.91 in 2023, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest stillbirth rate recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The highest recorded value was 8.45 in 2000.
- What is the lowest stillbirth rate recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.91 in 2023.
- How does United Arab Emirates rank for stillbirth rate?
- United Arab Emirates ranks 19th out of 20 countries with data for 2023.
- Is stillbirth rate rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?
- Over the last ten years it is down 26.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this United Arab Emirates data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Stillbirth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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