Child deaths in Germany

Germany: Child deaths was 453 in 2024. β—† 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

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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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

  1. 81 Honduras 510 compare
  2. 82 Japan 500 compare
  3. 83 Gabon 458 compare
  4. 85 Tunisia 412 compare
  5. 86 Timor-Leste 398 compare
  6. 87 Bolivia 382 compare

See the full ranking of 249 places β†’

More health data for Germany

All data for Germany β†’

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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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