Child deaths in Belgium

Belgium: Child deaths was 67 in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
67
Change on year
down 2.9%
World rank
124th
of 200 countries
All-time high
788
in 1955
All-time low
67
in 2024
Years of data
70
1955–2024

Child deaths in Belgium, 1955–2024

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Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

The most recent figure for child deaths in Belgium is 67, measured in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 70 years on record.

That represents a change of down 2.9% on the previous year and down 25.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, child deaths in Belgium peaked at 788 in 1955 and was at its lowest, 67, in 2024.

That places Belgium 124th out of 200 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1950s 727.6 674 788 5
1960s 597 528 657 10
1970s 398.4 297 503 10
1980s 240.8 199 287 10
1990s 160.8 123 195 10
2000s 105.3 97 119 10
2010s 88.4 77 97 10
2020s 71 67 75 5

Countries ranked near Belgium

  1. 122 Costa Rica 73 compare
  2. 122 Botswana 73 compare
  3. 125 Bulgaria 66 compare
  4. 126 Hungary 58 compare
  5. 127 Georgia 54 compare

See the full ranking of 249 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is child deaths in Belgium?
Child deaths in Belgium was 67 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
What is the highest child deaths recorded in Belgium?
The highest recorded value was 788 in 1955.
What is the lowest child deaths recorded in Belgium?
The lowest recorded value was 67 in 2024.
How does Belgium rank for child deaths?
Belgium ranks 124th out of 200 countries with data for 2024.
Is child deaths rising or falling in Belgium?
Over the last ten years it is down 25.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Belgium data come from?
The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Child deaths (aged 1-4 years). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Child deaths (aged 1-4 years)
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
249 places, 13,742 data points, 1955–2024
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