Child deaths in Switzerland

Switzerland: Child deaths was 38 in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
38
Change on year
down 2.6%
World rank
143rd
of 200 countries
All-time high
483
in 1955
All-time low
38
in 2024
Years of data
70
1955–2024

Child deaths in Switzerland, 1955–2024

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Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

In 2024, child deaths in Switzerland stood at 38. That is the lowest value across all 70 years on record.

The figure is down 2.6% on the previous year and down 17.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, child deaths in Switzerland peaked at 483 in 1955 and was at its lowest, 38, in 2024.

That places Switzerland 143rd 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 453 434 483 5
1960s 418.4 383 433 10
1970s 256 160 362 10
1980s 131.9 122 148 10
1990s 100.6 81 120 10
2000s 60.4 48 77 10
2010s 45.3 43 48 10
2020s 40 38 42 5

Countries ranked near Switzerland

  1. 140 Austria 43 compare
  2. 141 New Zealand 42 compare
  3. 142 Belarus 41 compare
  4. 143 Armenia 38 compare
  5. 143 Bosnia and Herzegovina 38 compare
  6. 146 Bhutan 34 compare
  7. 146 Guyana 34 compare

See the full ranking of 249 places β†’

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All data for Switzerland β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is child deaths in Switzerland?
Child deaths in Switzerland was 38 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
What is the highest child deaths recorded in Switzerland?
The highest recorded value was 483 in 1955.
What is the lowest child deaths recorded in Switzerland?
The lowest recorded value was 38 in 2024.
How does Switzerland rank for child deaths?
Switzerland ranks 143rd out of 200 countries with data for 2024.
Is child deaths rising or falling in Switzerland?
Over the last ten years it is down 17.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Switzerland 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