United States - Neonatal Mortality Rate
Since 2014, United States Neonatal Mortality Rate decreased by 1.6% year on year. In 2019, the country was number 144 comparing other countries in Neonatal Mortality Rate at 3.7 Units (Deaths) Per Thousand Live Births. Lesotho lead the ranking with 42.8 Units (Deaths) Per Thousand Live Births in 2019, a fall of 1.4% compared to 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 was the worst growing country at -15.6% per year.
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| Date | Units (Deaths) Per Thousand Live Births |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 3.70 |
| 2018 | 3.80 |
| 2017 | 3.80 |
| 2016 | 3.80 |
| 2015 | 3.90 |
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How does United States 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 | |
| 144 |
#144
Saudi Arabia
|
4 | 2019 | -2.6 % | -5.8 % | View data | |
| 144 |
#144
United States
|
4 | 2019 | -2.6 % | -1.6 % | View data | |
| 146 |
#146
Antigua and Barbuda
|
4 | 2019 | -5.3 % | -4.4 % | View data | |