The National Perinatal Mortality Data Collection (NPMDC) is a national collection of all stillbirths and neonatal deaths occurring in the state or territory of at least 20 weeks gestation or 400 grams birthweight. Stillbirths include Fetus Papyraceous and Fetus Compressus if they meet the definition of the National Perinatal Data Collection.

Collection details
Classification/dimension variables
  • Age
  • Sex
  • Indigenous
  • RA
  • SA2
  • SEIFA

Temporal coverage 

from 1/1/2013 to 31/12/2021

Geographical coverage

National and State

Data availability

  • Publications
  • Summary tables published in electronic form

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 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 2021

(METEOR 783855)

External links and information

Annual web report (2020)

Biennial report (2017-2018)

Contact

[email protected]