Child deaths (aged 1-4 years) in Italy
Italy: Child deaths was 165 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
165
Change on year
down 4.1%
World rank
107th
of 200 countries
All-time high
9,218
in 1955
All-time low
165
in 2024
Years of data
70
1955–2024
Child deaths in Italy, 1955–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for child deaths in Italy is 165, measured in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 70 years on record.
That represents a change of down 4.1% on the previous year and down 43.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, child deaths in Italy peaked at 9,218 in 1955 and was at its lowest, 165, in 2024.
Italy ranks 107th 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 Italy, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1955 | 9,218 | — |
| 1956 | 8,571 | -7.0% |
| 1957 | 8,098 | -5.5% |
| 1958 | 7,708 | -4.8% |
| 1959 | 7,289 | -5.4% |
| 1960 | 6,852 | -6.0% |
| 1961 | 6,422 | -6.3% |
| 1962 | 5,999 | -6.6% |
| 1963 | 5,607 | -6.5% |
| 1964 | 5,256 | -6.3% |
| 1965 | 4,981 | -5.2% |
| 1966 | 4,756 | -4.5% |
| 1967 | 4,533 | -4.7% |
| 1968 | 4,295 | -5.3% |
| 1969 | 4,012 | -6.6% |
| 1970 | 3,710 | -7.5% |
| 1971 | 3,404 | -8.2% |
| 1972 | 3,099 | -9.0% |
| 1973 | 2,803 | -9.6% |
| 1974 | 2,517 | -10.2% |
| 1975 | 2,267 | -9.9% |
| 1976 | 2,046 | -9.7% |
| 1977 | 1,845 | -9.8% |
| 1978 | 1,667 | -9.6% |
| 1979 | 1,506 | -9.7% |
| 1980 | 1,363 | -9.5% |
| 1981 | 1,236 | -9.3% |
| 1982 | 1,128 | -8.7% |
| 1983 | 1,036 | -8.2% |
| 1984 | 962 | -7.1% |
| 1985 | 901 | -6.3% |
| 1986 | 852 | -5.4% |
| 1987 | 808 | -5.2% |
| 1988 | 769 | -4.8% |
| 1989 | 743 | -3.4% |
| 1990 | 727 | -2.2% |
| 1991 | 715 | -1.7% |
| 1992 | 700 | -2.1% |
| 1993 | 676 | -3.4% |
| 1994 | 644 | -4.7% |
| 1995 | 607 | -5.7% |
| 1996 | 568 | -6.4% |
| 1997 | 528 | -7.0% |
| 1998 | 494 | -6.4% |
| 1999 | 468 | -5.3% |
| 2000 | 446 | -4.7% |
| 2001 | 428 | -4.0% |
| 2002 | 411 | -4.0% |
| 2003 | 394 | -4.1% |
| 2004 | 379 | -3.8% |
| 2005 | 368 | -2.9% |
| 2006 | 360 | -2.2% |
| 2007 | 353 | -1.9% |
| 2008 | 349 | -1.1% |
| 2009 | 344 | -1.4% |
| 2010 | 337 | -2.0% |
| 2011 | 329 | -2.4% |
| 2012 | 321 | -2.4% |
| 2013 | 309 | -3.7% |
| 2014 | 293 | -5.2% |
| 2015 | 278 | -5.1% |
| 2016 | 262 | -5.8% |
| 2017 | 246 | -6.1% |
| 2018 | 230 | -6.5% |
| 2019 | 216 | -6.1% |
| 2020 | 202 | -6.5% |
| 2021 | 189 | -6.4% |
| 2022 | 180 | -4.8% |
| 2023 | 172 | -4.4% |
| 2024 | 165 | -4.1% |
Italy compared with similar countries
- Italy's 165 is above the median for high income countries, which is 43, 3.8× the median. (65 countries reporting)
- Italy's 165 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 48, 3.4× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 8,177 | 7,289 | 9,218 | 5 |
| 1960s | 5,271 | 4,012 | 6,852 | 10 |
| 1970s | 2,486 | 1,506 | 3,710 | 10 |
| 1980s | 979.8 | 743 | 1,363 | 10 |
| 1990s | 612.7 | 468 | 727 | 10 |
| 2000s | 383.2 | 344 | 446 | 10 |
| 2010s | 282.1 | 216 | 337 | 10 |
| 2020s | 181.6 | 165 | 202 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Italy
More health data for Italy
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -2.44 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -0.1206 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,408 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 80 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -1.23 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0164 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -1.07 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is child deaths in Italy?
- Child deaths in Italy was 165 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest child deaths recorded in Italy?
- The highest recorded value was 9,218 in 1955.
- What is the lowest child deaths recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was 165 in 2024.
- How does Italy rank for child deaths?
- Italy ranks 107th out of 200 countries with data for 2024.
- Is child deaths rising or falling in Italy?
- Over the last ten years it is down 43.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Italy 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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