Australia and New Zealand vs Japan: Infant deaths
Australia and New Zealand
1,179
in 2024
Japan
1,363
in 2024
Australia and New Zealand rank
102nd
Japan rank
99th
Infant deaths over time
- Australia and New Zealand
- Japan
How they compare
Japan currently reports 1,363 against 1,179 in Australia and New Zealand, a difference of 184.
That makes Japan's figure about 1.2 times Australia and New Zealand's.
Across all 35 years both countries report, Japan has been ahead every year.
Australia and New Zealand ranks 102nd and Japan ranks 99th of 201 countries.
Japan has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Australia and New Zealand | Japan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1,998 | 4,857 | 2,859 | Japan |
| 2000s | 1,571 | 3,186 | 1,614 | Japan |
| 2010s | 1,336 | 2,075 | 738.3 | Japan |
| 2020s | 1,201 | 1,426 | 224.6 | Japan |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher infant deaths, Australia and New Zealand or Japan?
- Japan, at 1,363 against 1,179 in Australia and New Zealand as of 2024.
- What is the difference in infant deaths between Australia and New Zealand and Japan?
- 184, with Japan ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Australia and New Zealand and Japan?
- 35 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2024.
- How do Australia and New Zealand and Japan rank globally for infant deaths?
- Australia and New Zealand ranks 102nd and Japan ranks 99th of 201 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNICEF, published as Infant deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.