Europe (UNSDG) vs United States of America: Child deaths

Europe (UNSDG)
4,831
in 2024
United States of America
3,661
in 2024
Europe (UNSDG) rank
41st
United States of America rank
43rd

Child deaths over time

  • Europe (UNSDG)
  • United States of America
5.0k10.0k15.0k20.0k25.0k195519892024

How they compare

Europe (UNSDG) currently reports 4,831 against 3,661 in United States of America, a difference of 1,170.

That makes Europe (UNSDG)'s figure about 1.3 times United States of America's.

Across all 35 years both countries report, Europe (UNSDG) has been ahead every year.

Europe (UNSDG) ranks 41st and United States of America ranks 43rd of 48 groups.

Europe (UNSDG) has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Europe (UNSDG) United States of America Difference Ahead
1990s 20,442 6,333 14,109 Europe (UNSDG)
2000s 10,703 4,788 5,914 Europe (UNSDG)
2010s 7,452 4,047 3,406 Europe (UNSDG)
2020s 5,200 3,703 1,497 Europe (UNSDG)

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher child deaths, Europe (UNSDG) or United States of America?
Europe (UNSDG), at 4,831 against 3,661 in United States of America as of 2024.
What is the difference in child deaths between Europe (UNSDG) and United States of America?
1,170, with Europe (UNSDG) ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Europe (UNSDG) and United States of America?
35 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2024.
How do Europe (UNSDG) and United States of America rank globally for child deaths?
Europe (UNSDG) ranks 41st and United States of America ranks 43rd of 48 groups.
Where does this data come from?
UNICEF, published as Child deaths (aged 1-4 years). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Child deaths (aged 1-4 years)
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
249 places, 13,742 data points, 1955–2024
Last refreshed