Child mortality by sex in Iceland

Iceland: Child mortality by sex was 0.3028 in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
0.3028
Change on year
down 1.3%
World rank
178th
of 195 countries
All-time high
3.34
in 1950
All-time low
0.2776
in 2013
Years of data
75
1950–2024

Child mortality by sex in Iceland, 1950–2024

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Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

The most recent figure for child mortality by sex in Iceland is 0.3028, measured in 2024.

The figure is down 1.3% on the previous year and up 8.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, child mortality by sex in Iceland peaked at 3.34 in 1950 and was at its lowest, 0.2776, in 2013.

That places Iceland 178th out of 195 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 2.79 2.41 3.34 10
1960s 2.12 1.83 2.36 10
1970s 1.44 1.12 1.76 10
1980s 0.8589 0.7141 1.06 10
1990s 0.5679 0.4441 0.6903 10
2000s 0.3431 0.2898 0.4196 10
2010s 0.2839 0.2776 0.2972 10
2020s 0.3054 0.3026 0.3081 5

Countries ranked near Iceland

  1. 175 Portugal 0.3527 compare
  2. 176 Spain 0.3475 compare
  3. 177 Korea, Republic of 0.3051 compare
  4. 179 North Macedonia, Republic of 0.2962 compare
  5. 180 Monaco 0.293 compare
  6. 181 Italy 0.2916 compare

See the full ranking of 199 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is child mortality by sex in Iceland?
Child mortality by sex in Iceland was 0.3028 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest child mortality by sex recorded in Iceland?
The highest recorded value was 3.34 in 1950.
What is the lowest child mortality by sex recorded in Iceland?
The lowest recorded value was 0.2776 in 2013.
How does Iceland rank for child mortality by sex?
Iceland ranks 178th out of 195 countries with data for 2024.
Is child mortality by sex rising or falling in Iceland?
Over the last ten years it is up 8.8%. 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 mortality by sex. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Child mortality by sex
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
199 places, 12,985 data points, 1950–2024
Last refreshed