Data and Epidemiology

 
The Global Burden of Neonatal Mortality
 
According to the most recent UN estimates, 3.1 million newborn deaths occurred around the world (2010 estimates). These deaths account for more than 40% of the total number of under-five deaths. Stay tuned for our Global Data page to learn more about where, when, and why newborns are dying, and the progress that is being made to reduce these neonatal deaths.