Child deaths igme data in France
France: Child deaths igme data was 2,815 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
2,815
Change on year
down 2.9%
World rank
87th
of 195 countries
All-time high
23,720
in 1960
All-time low
2,815
in 2024
Years of data
65
1960–2024
Child deaths igme data in France, 1960–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
France recorded 2,815 for child deaths igme data in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 65 years on record.
That represents a change of down 2.9% on the previous year and down 13.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, child deaths igme data in France peaked at 23,720 in 1960 and was at its lowest, 2,815, in 2024.
France ranks 87th of 195 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Child deaths igme data in France, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 23,720 | — |
| 1961 | 22,643 | -4.5% |
| 1962 | 21,582 | -4.7% |
| 1963 | 20,646 | -4.3% |
| 1964 | 20,001 | -3.1% |
| 1965 | 19,157 | -4.2% |
| 1966 | 18,329 | -4.3% |
| 1967 | 17,426 | -4.9% |
| 1968 | 16,554 | -5.0% |
| 1969 | 15,914 | -3.9% |
| 1970 | 15,334 | -3.6% |
| 1971 | 14,919 | -2.7% |
| 1972 | 14,491 | -2.9% |
| 1973 | 13,839 | -4.5% |
| 1974 | 12,917 | -6.7% |
| 1975 | 11,801 | -8.6% |
| 1976 | 10,852 | -8.0% |
| 1977 | 10,367 | -4.5% |
| 1978 | 9,978 | -3.8% |
| 1979 | 9,604 | -3.7% |
| 1980 | 9,544 | -0.6% |
| 1981 | 9,453 | -1.0% |
| 1982 | 9,143 | -3.3% |
| 1983 | 8,595 | -6.0% |
| 1984 | 8,159 | -5.1% |
| 1985 | 7,986 | -2.1% |
| 1986 | 7,829 | -2.0% |
| 1987 | 7,621 | -2.7% |
| 1988 | 7,413 | -2.7% |
| 1989 | 7,209 | -2.8% |
| 1990 | 6,930 | -3.9% |
| 1991 | 6,595 | -4.8% |
| 1992 | 6,149 | -6.8% |
| 1993 | 5,580 | -9.3% |
| 1994 | 5,084 | -8.9% |
| 1995 | 4,780 | -6.0% |
| 1996 | 4,547 | -4.9% |
| 1997 | 4,320 | -5.0% |
| 1998 | 4,181 | -3.2% |
| 1999 | 4,110 | -1.7% |
| 2000 | 4,090 | -0.5% |
| 2001 | 4,046 | -1.1% |
| 2002 | 3,916 | -3.2% |
| 2003 | 3,777 | -3.5% |
| 2004 | 3,669 | -2.9% |
| 2005 | 3,586 | -2.3% |
| 2006 | 3,546 | -1.1% |
| 2007 | 3,498 | -1.4% |
| 2008 | 3,445 | -1.5% |
| 2009 | 3,409 | -1.0% |
| 2010 | 3,368 | -1.2% |
| 2011 | 3,315 | -1.6% |
| 2012 | 3,263 | -1.6% |
| 2013 | 3,240 | -0.7% |
| 2014 | 3,239 | -0.0% |
| 2015 | 3,227 | -0.4% |
| 2016 | 3,189 | -1.2% |
| 2017 | 3,139 | -1.6% |
| 2018 | 3,088 | -1.6% |
| 2019 | 3,054 | -1.1% |
| 2020 | 3,010 | -1.4% |
| 2021 | 2,995 | -0.5% |
| 2022 | 2,992 | -0.1% |
| 2023 | 2,900 | -3.1% |
| 2024 | 2,815 | -2.9% |
France compared with similar countries
- France's 2,815 is above the median for high income countries, which is 258, 10.9× the median. (65 countries reporting)
- France's 2,815 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 319, 8.8× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 19,597 | 15,914 | 23,720 | 10 |
| 1970s | 12,410 | 9,604 | 15,334 | 10 |
| 1980s | 8,295 | 7,209 | 9,544 | 10 |
| 1990s | 5,228 | 4,110 | 6,930 | 10 |
| 2000s | 3,698 | 3,409 | 4,090 | 10 |
| 2010s | 3,212 | 3,054 | 3,368 | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,942 | 2,815 | 3,010 | 5 |
Countries ranked near France
- 84 United Kingdom 3,213 compare
- 85 Jordan 3,048 compare
- 86 Namibia 3,038 compare
- 88 Germany 2,691 compare
- 89 Kyrgyzstan 2,532 compare
- 90 Azerbaijan 2,272 compare
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- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.0689 % change on previous year (2090)
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- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0244 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -0.8291 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per capita 0.0255 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is child deaths igme data in France?
- Child deaths igme data in France was 2,815 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest child deaths igme data recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 23,720 in 1960.
- What is the lowest child deaths igme data recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,815 in 2024.
- How does France rank for child deaths igme data?
- France ranks 87th out of 195 countries with data for 2024.
- Is child deaths igme data rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is down 13.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this France data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Child deaths igme data. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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