Child deaths life stage in Iceland
Iceland: Child deaths life stage was 3 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
3
Change on year
down 25.0%
World rank
176th
of 199 countries
All-time high
20
in 1956
All-time low
2
in 2007
Years of data
70
1955–2024
Child deaths life stage in Iceland, 1955–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, child deaths life stage in Iceland stood at 3.
The figure is down 25.0% on the previous year and up 50.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, child deaths life stage in Iceland peaked at 20 in 1956 and was at its lowest, 2, in 2007.
Iceland ranks 176th of 199 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Child deaths life stage in Iceland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1955 | 19 | — |
| 1956 | 20 | +5.3% |
| 1957 | 19 | -5.0% |
| 1958 | 19 | +0.0% |
| 1959 | 20 | +5.3% |
| 1960 | 19 | -5.0% |
| 1961 | 19 | +0.0% |
| 1962 | 19 | +0.0% |
| 1963 | 18 | -5.3% |
| 1964 | 18 | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 17 | -5.6% |
| 1966 | 17 | +0.0% |
| 1967 | 17 | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 15 | -11.8% |
| 1969 | 14 | -6.7% |
| 1970 | 14 | +0.0% |
| 1971 | 12 | -14.3% |
| 1972 | 12 | +0.0% |
| 1973 | 11 | -8.3% |
| 1974 | 12 | +9.1% |
| 1975 | 11 | -8.3% |
| 1976 | 10 | -9.1% |
| 1977 | 10 | +0.0% |
| 1978 | 9 | -10.0% |
| 1979 | 8 | -11.1% |
| 1980 | 8 | +0.0% |
| 1981 | 7 | -12.5% |
| 1982 | 7 | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 7 | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 7 | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 6 | -14.3% |
| 1986 | 6 | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 6 | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 6 | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 5 | -16.7% |
| 1990 | 6 | +20.0% |
| 1991 | 5 | -16.7% |
| 1992 | 5 | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 5 | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 5 | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 5 | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 4 | -20.0% |
| 1997 | 4 | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 4 | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 3 | -25.0% |
| 2000 | 3 | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 3 | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 3 | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 3 | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 3 | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 3 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 3 | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 2 | -33.3% |
| 2008 | 3 | +50.0% |
| 2009 | 3 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 3 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 3 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 3 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 3 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 2 | -33.3% |
| 2015 | 3 | +50.0% |
| 2016 | 3 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 3 | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 3 | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 3 | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 3 | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 3 | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 3 | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 4 | +33.3% |
| 2024 | 3 | -25.0% |
Iceland compared with similar countries
- Iceland's 3 is below the median for high income countries, which is 43, 7% of the median. (65 countries reporting)
- Iceland's 3 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 48, 6% of the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 19.4 | 19 | 20 | 5 |
| 1960s | 17.3 | 14 | 19 | 10 |
| 1970s | 10.9 | 8 | 14 | 10 |
| 1980s | 6.5 | 5 | 8 | 10 |
| 1990s | 4.6 | 3 | 6 | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.9 | 2 | 3 | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.9 | 2 | 3 | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Iceland
More health data for Iceland
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -100 % change on previous year (2085)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -0.4982 % change on previous year (2090)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates 1,358 (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 0 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 0.1533 % 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 0.0283 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 0.1097 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is child deaths life stage in Iceland?
- Child deaths life stage in Iceland was 3 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest child deaths life stage recorded in Iceland?
- The highest recorded value was 20 in 1956.
- What is the lowest child deaths life stage recorded in Iceland?
- The lowest recorded value was 2 in 2007.
- How does Iceland rank for child deaths life stage?
- Iceland ranks 176th out of 199 countries with data for 2024.
- Is child deaths life stage rising or falling in Iceland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 50.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iceland data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Child deaths life stage. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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