Malta Neonatal Mortality Rate
Malta Neonatal Mortality Rate published by Eurostat, covering Malta at annual frequency (2005–2024).
Malta (2024)
4.3
per 1,000 live births
+1.2pp YoY
YoY Change
+1.2pp
percentage points
Trend
up
Series length
19
years of data
Data
| Year | per 1,000 live births | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4.3 | +1.2pp |
| 2023 | 3.1 | -1.1pp |
| 2022 | 4.2 | +1.5pp |
| 2021 | 2.7 | -0.7pp |
| 2020 | 3.4 | -0.7pp |
| 2019 | 4.1 | -0.6pp |
| 2018 | 4.7 | -1.8pp |
| 2016 | 6.5 | +3.0pp |
| 2015 | 3.5 | -0.3pp |
| 2014 | 3.8 | -0.7pp |
| 2013 | 4.5 | +0.1pp |
| 2012 | 4.4 | -1.1pp |
| 2011 | 5.5 | +0.9pp |
| 2010 | 4.6 | +0.1pp |
| 2009 | 4.5 | -1.5pp |
| 2008 | 6.0 | +0.7pp |
| 2007 | 5.3 | +2.9pp |
| 2006 | 2.4 | -2.0pp |
| 2005 | 4.4 | n/a |
About this Dataset
Malta recorded 4.3 per 1,000 live births in 2024. The most recent year-on-year change was +1.2pp. The historical series (2005–2024) shows a peak of 6.5 in 2016 and a trough of 2.4 in 2006.
Data sourced from Eurostat via SDMX REST API. Values use harmonised methodology ensuring cross-country comparability within the European statistical framework.
The chart above shows the full historical trend; the table below lists annual values with year-on-year changes.
Frequently Asked Questions
This indicator tracks malta neonatal mortality rate in Malta, published by Eurostat. Data covers 2005–2024 at annual frequency using harmonised methodology.
The most recent observation covers 2024. Eurostat typically publishes this series with a lag of several months after the reference period. Data is updated annual.
The series peaked at 6.5 per 1,000 live births in 2016 and reached its lowest recorded value of 2.4 in 2006. The latest reading of 4.3 in 2024 represents a year-on-year change of +1.2pp.