Child deaths life stage in Iceland

Iceland: Child deaths life stage was 3 in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
3
Change on year
down 25.0%
World rank
176th
of 195 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

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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 195 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

  1. 176 Barbados 3 compare
  2. 176 Malta 3 compare
  3. 176 Montenegro 3 compare
  4. 176 Saint Lucia 3 compare

See the full ranking of 199 places β†’

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All data for Iceland β†’

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 195 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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Indicator
Child deaths life stage
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
199 places, 11,992 data points, 1955–2024
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