Child deaths (aged 1-4 years) in Japan
Japan: Child deaths was 500 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
500
Change on year
down 2.9%
World rank
82nd
of 200 countries
All-time high
34,974
in 1955
All-time low
500
in 2024
Years of data
70
1955–2024
Child deaths in Japan, 1955–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for child deaths in Japan is 500, measured in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 70 years on record.
That represents a change of down 2.9% on the previous year and down 38.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, child deaths in Japan peaked at 34,974 in 1955 and was at its lowest, 500, in 2024.
That places Japan 82nd 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.
Child deaths in Japan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1955 | 34,974 | — |
| 1956 | 29,204 | -16.5% |
| 1957 | 24,783 | -15.1% |
| 1958 | 21,157 | -14.6% |
| 1959 | 18,286 | -13.6% |
| 1960 | 16,002 | -12.5% |
| 1961 | 14,046 | -12.2% |
| 1962 | 12,450 | -11.4% |
| 1963 | 11,096 | -10.9% |
| 1964 | 9,980 | -10.1% |
| 1965 | 9,179 | -8.0% |
| 1966 | 8,689 | -5.3% |
| 1967 | 8,150 | -6.2% |
| 1968 | 7,760 | -4.8% |
| 1969 | 7,619 | -1.8% |
| 1970 | 7,391 | -3.0% |
| 1971 | 7,345 | -0.6% |
| 1972 | 7,307 | -0.5% |
| 1973 | 7,130 | -2.4% |
| 1974 | 7,020 | -1.5% |
| 1975 | 6,863 | -2.2% |
| 1976 | 6,546 | -4.6% |
| 1977 | 6,079 | -7.1% |
| 1978 | 5,535 | -8.9% |
| 1979 | 4,996 | -9.7% |
| 1980 | 4,534 | -9.2% |
| 1981 | 4,140 | -8.7% |
| 1982 | 3,786 | -8.6% |
| 1983 | 3,472 | -8.3% |
| 1984 | 3,200 | -7.8% |
| 1985 | 2,983 | -6.8% |
| 1986 | 2,806 | -5.9% |
| 1987 | 2,648 | -5.6% |
| 1988 | 2,505 | -5.4% |
| 1989 | 2,374 | -5.2% |
| 1990 | 2,257 | -4.9% |
| 1991 | 2,154 | -4.6% |
| 1992 | 2,067 | -4.0% |
| 1993 | 1,988 | -3.8% |
| 1994 | 1,913 | -3.8% |
| 1995 | 1,849 | -3.3% |
| 1996 | 1,776 | -3.9% |
| 1997 | 1,694 | -4.6% |
| 1998 | 1,615 | -4.7% |
| 1999 | 1,532 | -5.1% |
| 2000 | 1,452 | -5.2% |
| 2001 | 1,383 | -4.8% |
| 2002 | 1,320 | -4.6% |
| 2003 | 1,264 | -4.2% |
| 2004 | 1,211 | -4.2% |
| 2005 | 1,160 | -4.2% |
| 2006 | 1,106 | -4.7% |
| 2007 | 1,058 | -4.3% |
| 2008 | 1,022 | -3.4% |
| 2009 | 992 | -2.9% |
| 2010 | 967 | -2.5% |
| 2011 | 1,027 | +6.2% |
| 2012 | 899 | -12.5% |
| 2013 | 857 | -4.7% |
| 2014 | 814 | -5.0% |
| 2015 | 770 | -5.4% |
| 2016 | 730 | -5.2% |
| 2017 | 691 | -5.3% |
| 2018 | 654 | -5.4% |
| 2019 | 618 | -5.5% |
| 2020 | 584 | -5.5% |
| 2021 | 555 | -5.0% |
| 2022 | 532 | -4.1% |
| 2023 | 515 | -3.2% |
| 2024 | 500 | -2.9% |
Japan compared with similar countries
- Japan's 500 is above the median for high income countries, which is 43, 11.6× the median. (65 countries reporting)
- Japan's 500 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 139, 3.6× the median. (30 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 25,681 | 18,286 | 34,974 | 5 |
| 1960s | 10,497 | 7,619 | 16,002 | 10 |
| 1970s | 6,621 | 4,996 | 7,391 | 10 |
| 1980s | 3,245 | 2,374 | 4,534 | 10 |
| 1990s | 1,884 | 1,532 | 2,257 | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,197 | 992 | 1,452 | 10 |
| 2010s | 802.7 | 618 | 1,027 | 10 |
| 2020s | 537.2 | 500 | 584 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Japan
More health data for Japan
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -2.73 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -0.2774 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,294 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 178 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -2.22 % 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 0.0155 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -2.36 % 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 Japan?
- Child deaths in Japan was 500 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest child deaths recorded in Japan?
- The highest recorded value was 34,974 in 1955.
- What is the lowest child deaths recorded in Japan?
- The lowest recorded value was 500 in 2024.
- How does Japan rank for child deaths?
- Japan ranks 82nd out of 200 countries with data for 2024.
- Is child deaths rising or falling in Japan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 38.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Japan 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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