3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate (deaths per 1,000 live births) in France
France: 3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate (deaths per 1,000 live births) was 4.4 in 2021. ▼ Falling
Latest (2021)
4.4
Change on year
up 0.0%
World rank
163rd
of 199 countries
All-time high
5.4
in 2000
All-time low
4.1
in 2012
Years of data
22
2000–2021
3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate in France, 2000–2021
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate in France is 4.4, measured in 2021.
The figure is up 4.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate in France peaked at 5.4 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 4.1, in 2012.
France ranks 163rd of 199 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 22 years of available data.
3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate (deaths per 1,000 live births) in France, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 5.4 | — |
| 2001 | 5.3 | -1.9% |
| 2002 | 5.1 | -3.8% |
| 2003 | 4.9 | -3.9% |
| 2004 | 4.8 | -2.0% |
| 2005 | 4.6 | -4.2% |
| 2006 | 4.5 | -2.2% |
| 2007 | 4.4 | -2.2% |
| 2008 | 4.4 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 4.3 | -2.3% |
| 2010 | 4.2 | -2.3% |
| 2011 | 4.2 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 4.1 | -2.4% |
| 2013 | 4.1 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 4.1 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 4.2 | +2.4% |
| 2016 | 4.2 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 4.3 | +2.4% |
| 2018 | 4.3 | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 4.3 | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 4.4 | +2.3% |
| 2021 | 4.4 | +0.0% |
France compared with similar countries
- France's 4.4 is above the median for high income countries, which is 4.3, 1.0× the median. (65 countries reporting)
- France's 4.4 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 4, 1.1× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4.77 | 4.3 | 5.4 | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.2 | 4.1 | 4.3 | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 2 |
Countries ranked near France
- 160 New Zealand 4.7 compare
- 161 Croatia 4.6 compare
- 162 Turks and Caicos Islands 4.5 compare
- 164 Poland 4.3 compare
- 165 United Kingdom 4.2 compare
- 166 Belgium 4.1 compare
- 166 Netherlands 4.1 compare
More health data for France
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.31 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.0689 % change on previous year (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 603 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2024)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -0.7875 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0244 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -0.8291 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per capita 0.0255 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate in France?
- 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate in France was 4.4 in 2021, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 5.4 in 2000.
- What is the lowest 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.1 in 2012.
- How does France rank for 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate?
- France ranks 163rd out of 199 countries with data for 2021.
- Is 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is up 4.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this France data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of 3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate (deaths per 1,000 live births). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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