Child deaths in Netherlands

Netherlands: Child deaths was 84 in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
84
Change on year
down 1.2%
World rank
119th
of 200 countries
All-time high
1,211
in 1955
All-time low
84
in 2024
Years of data
70
1955–2024

Child deaths in Netherlands, 1955–2024

02505007501.0k1.2k195519892024

Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

Netherlands recorded 84 for child deaths in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 70 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.2% on the previous year and down 21.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, child deaths in Netherlands peaked at 1,211 in 1955 and was at its lowest, 84, in 2024.

That places Netherlands 119th 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1950s 1,121 1,047 1,211 5
1960s 940.1 817 1,028 10
1970s 588.1 392 782 10
1980s 330.3 294 375 10
1990s 251.6 214 288 10
2000s 177 133 210 10
2010s 107 93 127 10
2020s 87.2 84 91 5

Countries ranked near Netherlands

  1. 116 Fiji 96 compare
  2. 117 Comoros 95 compare
  3. 118 Eswatini 87 compare
  4. 120 Ukraine 76 compare
  5. 120 Solomon Islands 76 compare
  6. 122 Costa Rica 73 compare
  7. 122 Botswana 73 compare

See the full ranking of 249 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is child deaths in Netherlands?
Child deaths in Netherlands was 84 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
What is the highest child deaths recorded in Netherlands?
The highest recorded value was 1,211 in 1955.
What is the lowest child deaths recorded in Netherlands?
The lowest recorded value was 84 in 2024.
How does Netherlands rank for child deaths?
Netherlands ranks 119th out of 200 countries with data for 2024.
Is child deaths rising or falling in Netherlands?
Over the last ten years it is down 21.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Netherlands 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
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