Child deaths (aged 1-4 years) in Norway
Norway: Child deaths was 24 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
24
Change on year
up 4.3%
World rank
154th
of 200 countries
All-time high
293
in 1955
All-time low
23
in 2023
Years of data
70
1955–2024
Child deaths in Norway, 1955–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
Norway recorded 24 for child deaths in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 4.3% on the previous year and down 22.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, child deaths in Norway peaked at 293 in 1955 and was at its lowest, 23, in 2023.
That places Norway 154th 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.
Child deaths in Norway, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1955 | 293 | — |
| 1956 | 287 | -2.0% |
| 1957 | 283 | -1.4% |
| 1958 | 276 | -2.5% |
| 1959 | 270 | -2.2% |
| 1960 | 263 | -2.6% |
| 1961 | 255 | -3.0% |
| 1962 | 248 | -2.7% |
| 1963 | 243 | -2.0% |
| 1964 | 237 | -2.5% |
| 1965 | 232 | -2.1% |
| 1966 | 229 | -1.3% |
| 1967 | 224 | -2.2% |
| 1968 | 221 | -1.3% |
| 1969 | 215 | -2.7% |
| 1970 | 208 | -3.3% |
| 1971 | 201 | -3.4% |
| 1972 | 192 | -4.5% |
| 1973 | 183 | -4.7% |
| 1974 | 171 | -6.6% |
| 1975 | 158 | -7.6% |
| 1976 | 146 | -7.6% |
| 1977 | 131 | -10.3% |
| 1978 | 119 | -9.2% |
| 1979 | 109 | -8.4% |
| 1980 | 102 | -6.4% |
| 1981 | 98 | -3.9% |
| 1982 | 97 | -1.0% |
| 1983 | 97 | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 99 | +2.1% |
| 1985 | 98 | -1.0% |
| 1986 | 99 | +1.0% |
| 1987 | 98 | -1.0% |
| 1988 | 96 | -2.0% |
| 1989 | 93 | -3.1% |
| 1990 | 91 | -2.2% |
| 1991 | 86 | -5.5% |
| 1992 | 81 | -5.8% |
| 1993 | 76 | -6.2% |
| 1994 | 71 | -6.6% |
| 1995 | 66 | -7.0% |
| 1996 | 63 | -4.5% |
| 1997 | 60 | -4.8% |
| 1998 | 59 | -1.7% |
| 1999 | 57 | -3.4% |
| 2000 | 55 | -3.5% |
| 2001 | 53 | -3.6% |
| 2002 | 50 | -5.7% |
| 2003 | 48 | -4.0% |
| 2004 | 46 | -4.2% |
| 2005 | 43 | -6.5% |
| 2006 | 41 | -4.7% |
| 2007 | 39 | -4.9% |
| 2008 | 38 | -2.6% |
| 2009 | 36 | -5.3% |
| 2010 | 35 | -2.8% |
| 2011 | 34 | -2.9% |
| 2012 | 33 | -2.9% |
| 2013 | 32 | -3.0% |
| 2014 | 31 | -3.1% |
| 2015 | 29 | -6.5% |
| 2016 | 28 | -3.4% |
| 2017 | 27 | -3.6% |
| 2018 | 26 | -3.7% |
| 2019 | 25 | -3.8% |
| 2020 | 24 | -4.0% |
| 2021 | 24 | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 24 | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 23 | -4.2% |
| 2024 | 24 | +4.3% |
Norway compared with similar countries
- Norway's 24 is below the median for high income countries, which is 43, 56% of the median. (65 countries reporting)
- Norway's 24 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 48, 50% of the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 281.8 | 270 | 293 | 5 |
| 1960s | 236.7 | 215 | 263 | 10 |
| 1970s | 161.8 | 109 | 208 | 10 |
| 1980s | 97.7 | 93 | 102 | 10 |
| 1990s | 71 | 57 | 91 | 10 |
| 2000s | 44.9 | 36 | 55 | 10 |
| 2010s | 30 | 25 | 35 | 10 |
| 2020s | 23.8 | 23 | 24 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Norway
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- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -0.217 % 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 0.0238 units per person (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is child deaths in Norway?
- Child deaths in Norway was 24 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest child deaths recorded in Norway?
- The highest recorded value was 293 in 1955.
- What is the lowest child deaths recorded in Norway?
- The lowest recorded value was 23 in 2023.
- How does Norway rank for child deaths?
- Norway ranks 154th out of 200 countries with data for 2024.
- Is child deaths rising or falling in Norway?
- Over the last ten years it is down 22.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Norway 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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