The National Perinatal Mortality Data Collection (NPMDC) collates information on stillbirths and neonatal deaths in Australia, including timing, causes, and investigations. Data are supplied to AIHW by state and territory health authorities on an annual basis. Data are collected by calendar year, based on the year in which the birth occurred.

Collection details
Variables to support reporting and linkage
  • Age (Date of birth)
  • Sex/gender
  • Indigenous status
  • RA
  • SA2
  • SEIFA

Temporal coverage 

from 1/1/2013 to 31/12/2023

Geographical coverage

National and State

Data availability

  • Publications
  • Summary tables published in electronic form

Client specified tables on request which may be subject to data provider approval (charges apply). Restricted unit record access subject to Ethics Committee approval and/or the agreement of all relevant data custodians in all states and territories (charges may apply).

There are restrictions and limitations governing the availability or use of other data in this holding.


Data scope 

All stillbirths and neonatal deaths occurring in the state or territory of at least 20 weeks gestation or at least 400 grams birthweight. Stillbirths include Fetus Papyraceous and Fetus Compressus if they meet the definition of the National Perinatal Data Collection.

Methodology 

Admin data

Metadata information and data quality statement (DQS)

National Perinatal Mortality Data Collection DQS 2023

(METEOR 816899)

External links and information

Stillbirths and neonatal deaths dashboard

Annual web report (2022):

Australia’s mothers and babies: Stillbirths and neonatal deaths

Contact

[email protected]