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

Number of neonatal deaths in Zambia stood at 14,944 in 2024, according to World Bank. The latest value is up 1.2% from 14,764 in 2023. Ten years earlier, in 2014, the value was 14,336 (up 4.2% since). The highest value since 1970 was 15,003 in 2000, the lowest 7,637 in 1970. Zambia ranked 33rd 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 Zambia?

Number of neonatal deaths in Zambia stood at 14,944 in 2024, according to World Bank.

Is Number of neonatal deaths in Zambia rising or falling?

The latest value is up 1.2% from 14,764 in 2023. Ten years earlier, in 2014, the value was 14,336 (up 4.2% since).

How does Zambia rank for Number of neonatal deaths?

Zambia ranked 33rd highest of the 196 countries in this dataset in 2024; India ranked first.

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

The highest value since 1970 was 15,003 in 2000, the lowest 7,637 in 1970.

Metadata for Number of neonatal deaths in Zambia
IndicatorNumber of neonatal deaths
CountryZambia
CategoryHealthcare
SourceWorld Bank
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Latest value: 14,944 (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 — Zambia [Data set]. Retrieved November 13, 2026, from EconDash: https://econdash.org/chart/wdi-sh-dth-nmrt/ZMB. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/SH.DTH.NMRT

MLA

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

Chicago

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

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