Child deaths in United States of America
United States of America: Child deaths was 3,661 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
3,661
Change on year
down 0.5%
World rank
43rd
of 200 countries
All-time high
17,698
in 1955
All-time low
3,661
in 2024
Years of data
70
1955–2024
Child deaths in United States of America, 1955–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for child deaths in United States of America is 3,661, measured in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 70 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.5% on the previous year and down 8.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, child deaths in United States of America peaked at 17,698 in 1955 and was at its lowest, 3,661, in 2024.
United States of America ranks 43rd of 200 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Child deaths in United States of America, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1955 | 17,698 | — |
| 1956 | 17,658 | -0.2% |
| 1957 | 17,595 | -0.4% |
| 1958 | 17,581 | -0.1% |
| 1959 | 17,574 | -0.0% |
| 1960 | 17,513 | -0.3% |
| 1961 | 17,387 | -0.7% |
| 1962 | 17,188 | -1.1% |
| 1963 | 16,876 | -1.8% |
| 1964 | 16,437 | -2.6% |
| 1965 | 15,926 | -3.1% |
| 1966 | 15,266 | -4.1% |
| 1967 | 14,484 | -5.1% |
| 1968 | 13,694 | -5.5% |
| 1969 | 12,917 | -5.7% |
| 1970 | 12,317 | -4.6% |
| 1971 | 11,972 | -2.8% |
| 1972 | 11,701 | -2.3% |
| 1973 | 11,287 | -3.5% |
| 1974 | 10,675 | -5.4% |
| 1975 | 9,955 | -6.7% |
| 1976 | 9,280 | -6.8% |
| 1977 | 8,797 | -5.2% |
| 1978 | 8,531 | -3.0% |
| 1979 | 8,363 | -2.0% |
| 1980 | 8,255 | -1.3% |
| 1981 | 8,218 | -0.4% |
| 1982 | 8,167 | -0.6% |
| 1983 | 8,103 | -0.8% |
| 1984 | 8,016 | -1.1% |
| 1985 | 7,885 | -1.6% |
| 1986 | 7,756 | -1.6% |
| 1987 | 7,626 | -1.7% |
| 1988 | 7,495 | -1.7% |
| 1989 | 7,382 | -1.5% |
| 1990 | 7,276 | -1.4% |
| 1991 | 7,171 | -1.4% |
| 1992 | 7,036 | -1.9% |
| 1993 | 6,832 | -2.9% |
| 1994 | 6,564 | -3.9% |
| 1995 | 6,244 | -4.9% |
| 1996 | 5,925 | -5.1% |
| 1997 | 5,644 | -4.7% |
| 1998 | 5,410 | -4.1% |
| 1999 | 5,228 | -3.4% |
| 2000 | 5,096 | -2.5% |
| 2001 | 5,002 | -1.8% |
| 2002 | 4,938 | -1.3% |
| 2003 | 4,871 | -1.4% |
| 2004 | 4,806 | -1.3% |
| 2005 | 4,739 | -1.4% |
| 2006 | 4,669 | -1.5% |
| 2007 | 4,624 | -1.0% |
| 2008 | 4,594 | -0.6% |
| 2009 | 4,546 | -1.0% |
| 2010 | 4,473 | -1.6% |
| 2011 | 4,360 | -2.5% |
| 2012 | 4,218 | -3.3% |
| 2013 | 4,088 | -3.1% |
| 2014 | 3,985 | -2.5% |
| 2015 | 3,924 | -1.5% |
| 2016 | 3,894 | -0.8% |
| 2017 | 3,871 | -0.6% |
| 2018 | 3,846 | -0.6% |
| 2019 | 3,808 | -1.0% |
| 2020 | 3,769 | -1.0% |
| 2021 | 3,722 | -1.2% |
| 2022 | 3,685 | -1.0% |
| 2023 | 3,679 | -0.2% |
| 2024 | 3,661 | -0.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 17,621 | 17,574 | 17,698 | 5 |
| 1960s | 15,769 | 12,917 | 17,513 | 10 |
| 1970s | 10,288 | 8,363 | 12,317 | 10 |
| 1980s | 7,890 | 7,382 | 8,255 | 10 |
| 1990s | 6,333 | 5,228 | 7,276 | 10 |
| 2000s | 4,788 | 4,546 | 5,096 | 10 |
| 2010s | 4,047 | 3,808 | 4,473 | 10 |
| 2020s | 3,703 | 3,661 | 3,769 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is child deaths in United States of America?
- Child deaths in United States of America was 3,661 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest child deaths recorded in United States of America?
- The highest recorded value was 17,698 in 1955.
- What is the lowest child deaths recorded in United States of America?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,661 in 2024.
- How does United States of America rank for child deaths?
- United States of America ranks 43rd out of 200 countries with data for 2024.
- Is child deaths rising or falling in United States of America?
- Over the last ten years it is down 8.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United States of America 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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