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Ghana Number of neonatal deaths 2026: Interactive Chart & Historical Data

Number of neonatal deaths in Ghana stood at 16,118 in 2024, according to World Bank. The latest value is down 2.9% from 16,603 in 2023. Ten years earlier, in 2014, the value was 22,275 (down 28% since). The latest value is the lowest since 1966; the highest was 27,970 in 1984. Ghana ranked 31st highest of the 196 countries in this dataset in 2024; India ranked first.

Data source: World Bank · Category: Healthcare · Explore more indicators on EconDash

Data updated:Last checked:Frequency:AnnualCoverage:1960–2024

Key facts

What is the latest Number of neonatal deaths in Ghana?

Number of neonatal deaths in Ghana stood at 16,118 in 2024, according to World Bank.

Is Number of neonatal deaths in Ghana rising or falling?

The latest value is down 2.9% from 16,603 in 2023. Ten years earlier, in 2014, the value was 22,275 (down 28% since).

How does Ghana rank for Number of neonatal deaths?

Ghana ranked 31st highest of the 196 countries in this dataset in 2024; India ranked first.

What is the highest Number of neonatal deaths on record in Ghana?

The latest value is the lowest since 1966; the highest was 27,970 in 1984.

Metadata for Number of neonatal deaths in Ghana
IndicatorNumber of neonatal deaths
CountryGhana
CategoryHealthcare
SourceWorld Bank
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Latest value: 16,118 (2024)

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Source:World Bank — series SH.DTH.NMRT
License:CC BY 4.0
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APA

World Bank. (2026). Number of neonatal deaths — Ghana [Data set]. Retrieved November 13, 2026, from EconDash: https://econdash.org/chart/wdi-sh-dth-nmrt/GHA. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/SH.DTH.NMRT

MLA

World Bank. "Number of neonatal deaths — Ghana." EconDash, 2026, https://econdash.org/chart/wdi-sh-dth-nmrt/GHA. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/SH.DTH.NMRT.

Chicago

World Bank. 2026. "Number of neonatal deaths — Ghana." EconDash. Accessed November 13, 2026. https://econdash.org/chart/wdi-sh-dth-nmrt/GHA. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/SH.DTH.NMRT.

BibTeX
@misc{econdash_wdi_sh_dth_nmrt_gha,
  author = {{World Bank}},
  title = {{Number of neonatal deaths --- Ghana}},
  howpublished = {EconDash},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://econdash.org/chart/wdi-sh-dth-nmrt/GHA},
  note = {Accessed: 2026-11-13. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/SH.DTH.NMRT}
}