France vs United Kingdom: Infant mortality
France
8,781
in 2010
United Kingdom
3,157
in 2017
France rank
1st
United Kingdom rank
3rd
Infant mortality over time
- France
- United Kingdom
How they compare
France currently reports 8,781 against 3,157 in United Kingdom, a difference of 5,624.
That makes France's figure about 2.8 times United Kingdom's.
Across all 9 years both countries report, France has been ahead every year.
France ranks 1st and United Kingdom ranks 3rd of 43 countries.
France has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | France | United Kingdom | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3,746 | 3,724 | 22 | France |
| 2000s | 7,633 | 3,946 | 3,687 | France |
| 2010s | 8,781 | 4,110 | 4,671 | France |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher infant mortality, France or United Kingdom?
- France, at 8,781 against 3,157 in United Kingdom as of 2010.
- What is the difference in infant mortality between France and United Kingdom?
- 5,624, with France ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for France and United Kingdom?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 1999 to 2010.
- How do France and United Kingdom rank globally for infant mortality?
- France ranks 1st and United Kingdom ranks 3rd of 43 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Eurostat, published as Infant mortality. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.