Trend Analysis of Neonatal Mortality Rate by Sex in Malaysia from 2011 to 2021

• The average Neonatal Mortality Rate for males has fluctuated, peaking at approximately 5.6 in 2015 and having a low at around 4.3 in 2019.
• Female neonatal mortality has shown slight variation with a peak at roughly 4.7 in 2015 and a low near 3.3 in 2013.
• Both male and female Neonatal Mortality Rates have a general downward trend towards the end of the period, with rates around 5.0 for males and 4.5 for females in 2021.
• The differences between male and female neonatal mortality rates have been consistent, with male rates being higher throughout the observed period.