Child deaths in Iceland

Iceland: Child deaths was 3 in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
3
Change on year
down 25.0%
World rank
177th
of 200 countries
All-time high
20
in 1956
All-time low
2
in 2007
Years of data
70
1955–2024

Child deaths in Iceland, 1955–2024

05101520195519892024

Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

The most recent figure for child deaths in Iceland is 3, measured in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 25.0% on the previous year and up 50.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, child deaths in Iceland peaked at 20 in 1956 and was at its lowest, 2, in 2007.

That places Iceland 177th out of 200 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1950s 19.4 19 20 5
1960s 17.3 14 19 10
1970s 10.9 8 14 10
1980s 6.5 5 8 10
1990s 4.6 3 6 10
2000s 2.9 2 3 10
2010s 2.9 2 3 10
2020s 3.2 3 4 5

Countries ranked near Iceland

  1. 177 Barbados 3 compare
  2. 177 Saint Lucia 3 compare
  3. 177 Montenegro 3 compare
  4. 177 Malta 3 compare

See the full ranking of 249 places β†’

More health data for Iceland

All data for Iceland β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is child deaths in Iceland?
Child deaths in Iceland was 3 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
What is the highest child deaths recorded in Iceland?
The highest recorded value was 20 in 1956.
What is the lowest child deaths recorded in Iceland?
The lowest recorded value was 2 in 2007.
How does Iceland rank for child deaths?
Iceland ranks 177th out of 200 countries with data for 2024.
Is child deaths rising or falling in Iceland?
Over the last ten years it is up 50.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Iceland 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