Child deaths in France

France: Child deaths was 630 in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
630
Change on year
down 1.9%
World rank
76th
of 200 countries
All-time high
5,528
in 1955
All-time low
630
in 2024
Years of data
70
1955–2024

Child deaths in France, 1955–2024

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Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

In 2024, child deaths in France stood at 630. That is the lowest value across all 70 years on record.

The figure is down 1.9% on the previous year and down 20.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, child deaths in France peaked at 5,528 in 1955 and was at its lowest, 630, in 2024.

That places France 76th 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 4,841 4,231 5,528 5
1960s 3,310 2,776 3,997 10
1970s 2,259 1,733 2,658 10
1980s 1,452 1,228 1,654 10
1990s 989.2 881 1,184 10
2000s 971.4 898 1,020 10
2010s 780.6 687 875 10
2020s 648 630 668 5

Countries ranked near France

  1. 73 Azerbaijan 737 compare
  2. 74 Saudi Arabia 667 compare
  3. 75 Morocco 644 compare
  4. 77 Dominican Republic 603 compare
  5. 78 Malaysia 585 compare
  6. 79 Ecuador 544 compare

See the full ranking of 249 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is child deaths in France?
Child deaths in France was 630 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
What is the highest child deaths recorded in France?
The highest recorded value was 5,528 in 1955.
What is the lowest child deaths recorded in France?
The lowest recorded value was 630 in 2024.
How does France rank for child deaths?
France ranks 76th out of 200 countries with data for 2024.
Is child deaths rising or falling in France?
Over the last ten years it is down 20.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this France 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
Last refreshed