Jamaica - Neonatal Mortality Rate
Since 2014, Jamaica Neonatal Mortality Rate decreased by 3.3% year on year. With 9.8 Units (Deaths) Per Thousand Live Births in 2019, the country was ranked number 97 comparing other countries in Neonatal Mortality Rate. Jamaica is overtaken by Uzbekistan, which was number 96 at 9.9 Units (Deaths) Per Thousand Live Births and is followed by North Korea with 9.5 Units (Deaths) Per Thousand Live Births. Lesotho ranked the highest with 42.8 Units (Deaths) Per Thousand Live Births in 2019, that is a fall of 1.4% versus 2018. Pakistan, Central African Republic and South Sudan respectively ranked number 2, 3 and 4 in this ranking. Venezuela recorded the best 5 years average growth at +5.3% per year, while Macedonia recorded the worst performance at -15.6% per year.
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| Date | Units (Deaths) Per Thousand Live Births |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 9.80 |
| 2018 | 10.20 |
| 2017 | 10.50 |
| 2016 | 10.90 |
| 2015 | 11.20 |
How does Jamaica rank in Neonatal Mortality Rate?
| # | 193 Countries | Units (Deaths) Per Thousand Live Births | Last | YoY | 5‑years CAGR | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
#1
Lesotho
|
43 | 2019 | -1.4 % | -0.1 % | View data | |
| 2 |
#2
Pakistan
|
41 | 2019 | -2.4 % | -2.3 % | View data | |
| 96 |
#96
Uzbekistan
|
10 | 2019 | -5.7 % | -6.7 % | View data | |
| 97 |
#97
Jamaica
|
10 | 2019 | -3.9 % | -3.3 % | View data | |
| 98 |
#98
North Korea
|
10 | 2019 | -5.0 % | -5.0 % | View data | |