France vs Germany: Under-five deaths

France
2,815
in 2024
Germany
2,691
in 2024
France rank
87th
Germany rank
88th

Under-five deaths over time

  • France
  • Germany
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How they compare

France currently reports 2,815 against 2,691 in Germany, a difference of 124.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 52 shared years of data; in 1973 it was Germany ahead.

France ranks 87th and Germany ranks 88th of 201 countries.

Across the 6 decades both report, France averaged higher in 3 and Germany in 3.

Head to head by decade

Decade France Germany Difference Ahead
1970s 11,337 15,945 4,608 Germany
1980s 8,295 9,851 1,556 Germany
1990s 5,228 5,596 368.7 Germany
2000s 3,698 3,435 263.3 France
2010s 3,212 2,828 384.4 France
2020s 2,942 2,804 138.6 France

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher under-five deaths, France or Germany?
France, at 2,815 against 2,691 in Germany as of 2024.
What is the difference in under-five deaths between France and Germany?
124, with France ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for France and Germany?
52 years are reported by both, from 1973 to 2024.
How do France and Germany rank globally for under-five deaths?
France ranks 87th and Germany ranks 88th of 201 countries.
Where does this data come from?
UNICEF, published as Under-five deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Under-five deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024)
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
235 places, 13,599 data points, 1955–2024
Last refreshed