Germany vs Japan: Child deaths
Germany
453
in 2024
Japan
500
in 2024
Germany rank
84th
Japan rank
82nd
Child deaths over time
- Germany
- Japan
How they compare
Japan currently reports 500 against 453 in Germany, a difference of 47.
That makes Japan's figure about 1.1 times Germany's.
Across all 52 years both countries report, Japan has been ahead every year.
Germany ranks 84th and Japan ranks 82nd of 200 countries.
Japan has averaged higher in every one of the 6 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Germany | Japan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2,614 | 6,310 | 3,696 | Japan |
| 1980s | 1,651 | 3,245 | 1,593 | Japan |
| 1990s | 1,050 | 1,884 | 834.8 | Japan |
| 2000s | 626.4 | 1,197 | 570.4 | Japan |
| 2010s | 445.7 | 802.7 | 357 | Japan |
| 2020s | 460.2 | 537.2 | 77 | Japan |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher child deaths, Germany or Japan?
- Japan, at 500 against 453 in Germany as of 2024.
- What is the difference in child deaths between Germany and Japan?
- 47, with Japan ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Germany and Japan?
- 52 years are reported by both, from 1973 to 2024.
- How do Germany and Japan rank globally for child deaths?
- Germany ranks 84th and Japan ranks 82nd of 200 countries.
- 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.