The data indicates that India currently accounts for the highest share of neonatal deaths globally, followed by Nigeria and Pakistan. Notably, India, China, and Russia have experienced significant reductions in neonatal deaths, with variations of -7.29%, -11.44%, and -11.07%, respectively. Conversely, emerging trends show slight increases in countries like the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Niger. Over the past five years, these variations highlight both successes and ongoing challenges in reducing neonatal mortality rates worldwide.
Future trends to monitor include:
- Continued efforts to reduce neonatal mortality in high-burden countries like India and Nigeria through improved healthcare access and maternal health initiatives.
- Support for conflict-affected areas like Yemen and Somalia, which have shown slight increases in neonatal death shares.
- Monitoring response efforts in rapidly developing countries where healthcare improvements are underway, such as Ethiopia and Indonesia, to ensure neonatal death reductions are sustained.
Top countries in Number of Neonatal Deaths Share by Country (Units (Deaths))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 India | 17.2 | 2023 | -7.96% | -7.29% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Nigeria | 12.61 | 2023 | -0.096% | -0.0043% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Pakistan | 10.99 | 2023 | -2.19% | -2.03% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Democratic Republic of the Congo | 4.97 | 2023 | +0.93% | +0.74% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Ethiopia | 4.55 | 2023 | -1.18% | -1.12% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Afghanistan | 2.2 | 2023 | -0.91% | -0.76% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Indonesia | 2.15 | 2023 | -3.77% | -4% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Tanzania | 2.1 | 2023 | -0.22% | -0.21% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Bangladesh | 1.93 | 2023 | -6.79% | -6.29% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Niger | 1.85 | 2023 | +2.43% | +2.75% | View data |
