Child deaths (aged 1-4 years) in Germany
Germany: Child deaths was 453 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
453
Change on year
down 1.5%
World rank
84th
of 200 countries
All-time high
3,499
in 1973
All-time low
430
in 2015
Years of data
52
1973–2024
Child deaths in Germany, 1973–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for child deaths in Germany is 453, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 1.5% on the previous year and up 4.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, child deaths in Germany peaked at 3,499 in 1973 and was at its lowest, 430, in 2015.
Germany ranks 84th of 200 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Child deaths in Germany, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1973 | 3,499 | — |
| 1974 | 3,133 | -10.5% |
| 1975 | 2,790 | -10.9% |
| 1976 | 2,492 | -10.7% |
| 1977 | 2,260 | -9.3% |
| 1978 | 2,114 | -6.5% |
| 1979 | 2,010 | -4.9% |
| 1980 | 1,922 | -4.4% |
| 1981 | 1,861 | -3.2% |
| 1982 | 1,812 | -2.6% |
| 1983 | 1,764 | -2.6% |
| 1984 | 1,707 | -3.2% |
| 1985 | 1,632 | -4.4% |
| 1986 | 1,547 | -5.2% |
| 1987 | 1,472 | -4.8% |
| 1988 | 1,418 | -3.7% |
| 1989 | 1,379 | -2.8% |
| 1990 | 1,341 | -2.8% |
| 1991 | 1,296 | -3.4% |
| 1992 | 1,233 | -4.9% |
| 1993 | 1,151 | -6.7% |
| 1994 | 1,069 | -7.1% |
| 1995 | 987 | -7.7% |
| 1996 | 914 | -7.4% |
| 1997 | 866 | -5.3% |
| 1998 | 833 | -3.8% |
| 1999 | 807 | -3.1% |
| 2000 | 781 | -3.2% |
| 2001 | 749 | -4.1% |
| 2002 | 711 | -5.1% |
| 2003 | 670 | -5.8% |
| 2004 | 632 | -5.7% |
| 2005 | 599 | -5.2% |
| 2006 | 569 | -5.0% |
| 2007 | 542 | -4.7% |
| 2008 | 517 | -4.6% |
| 2009 | 494 | -4.4% |
| 2010 | 474 | -4.0% |
| 2011 | 458 | -3.4% |
| 2012 | 446 | -2.6% |
| 2013 | 437 | -2.0% |
| 2014 | 433 | -0.9% |
| 2015 | 430 | -0.7% |
| 2016 | 433 | +0.7% |
| 2017 | 440 | +1.6% |
| 2018 | 449 | +2.0% |
| 2019 | 457 | +1.8% |
| 2020 | 463 | +1.3% |
| 2021 | 462 | -0.2% |
| 2022 | 463 | +0.2% |
| 2023 | 460 | -0.6% |
| 2024 | 453 | -1.5% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 453 is above the median for high income countries, which is 43, 10.5× the median. (65 countries reporting)
- Germany's 453 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 48, 9.4× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2,614 | 2,010 | 3,499 | 7 |
| 1980s | 1,651 | 1,379 | 1,922 | 10 |
| 1990s | 1,050 | 807 | 1,341 | 10 |
| 2000s | 626.4 | 494 | 781 | 10 |
| 2010s | 445.7 | 430 | 474 | 10 |
| 2020s | 460.2 | 453 | 463 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Germany
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Frequently asked questions
- What is child deaths in Germany?
- Child deaths in Germany was 453 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest child deaths recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 3,499 in 1973.
- What is the lowest child deaths recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 430 in 2015.
- How does Germany rank for child deaths?
- Germany ranks 84th out of 200 countries with data for 2024.
- Is child deaths rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is up 4.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Germany 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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