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

Number of neonatal deaths in Nepal stood at 8,589 in 2024, according to World Bank. The latest value is down 5.6% from 9,101 in 2023. Ten years earlier, in 2014, the value was 14,746 (down 42% since). The latest value is the lowest since 1960; the highest was 47,839 in 1978. Nepal ranked 44th 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 Nepal?

Number of neonatal deaths in Nepal stood at 8,589 in 2024, according to World Bank.

Is Number of neonatal deaths in Nepal rising or falling?

The latest value is down 5.6% from 9,101 in 2023. Ten years earlier, in 2014, the value was 14,746 (down 42% since).

How does Nepal rank for Number of neonatal deaths?

Nepal ranked 44th highest of the 196 countries in this dataset in 2024; India ranked first.

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

The latest value is the lowest since 1960; the highest was 47,839 in 1978.

Metadata for Number of neonatal deaths in Nepal
IndicatorNumber of neonatal deaths
CountryNepal
CategoryHealthcare
SourceWorld Bank
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Latest value: 8,589 (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 — Nepal [Data set]. Retrieved November 13, 2026, from EconDash: https://econdash.org/chart/wdi-sh-dth-nmrt/NPL. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/SH.DTH.NMRT

MLA

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

Chicago

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

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