Child mortality rate (aged 1-4 years) in France
France: Child mortality rate was 0.9154 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
0.9154
Change on year
down 0.1%
World rank
149th
of 200 countries
All-time high
10.25
in 1949
All-time low
0.9136
in 2021
Years of data
76
1949–2024
Child mortality rate in France, 1949–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2024, child mortality rate in France stood at 0.9154.
That represents a change of down 0.1% on the previous year and down 8.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, child mortality rate in France peaked at 10.25 in 1949 and was at its lowest, 0.9136, in 2021.
France ranks 149th of 200 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 mortality rate in France, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1949 | 10.25 | — |
| 1950 | 9.62 | -6.1% |
| 1951 | 9.03 | -6.1% |
| 1952 | 8.47 | -6.3% |
| 1953 | 7.92 | -6.4% |
| 1954 | 7.41 | -6.4% |
| 1955 | 6.93 | -6.5% |
| 1956 | 6.48 | -6.6% |
| 1957 | 6.05 | -6.6% |
| 1958 | 5.64 | -6.7% |
| 1959 | 5.28 | -6.5% |
| 1960 | 4.96 | -6.0% |
| 1961 | 4.68 | -5.6% |
| 1962 | 4.43 | -5.3% |
| 1963 | 4.21 | -5.0% |
| 1964 | 4.01 | -4.7% |
| 1965 | 3.83 | -4.4% |
| 1966 | 3.68 | -3.9% |
| 1967 | 3.55 | -3.6% |
| 1968 | 3.44 | -3.2% |
| 1969 | 3.33 | -3.2% |
| 1970 | 3.21 | -3.6% |
| 1971 | 3.09 | -3.7% |
| 1972 | 2.98 | -3.5% |
| 1973 | 2.89 | -3.2% |
| 1974 | 2.8 | -3.1% |
| 1975 | 2.71 | -3.0% |
| 1976 | 2.63 | -3.2% |
| 1977 | 2.54 | -3.4% |
| 1978 | 2.44 | -3.8% |
| 1979 | 2.35 | -3.8% |
| 1980 | 2.26 | -3.8% |
| 1981 | 2.18 | -3.7% |
| 1982 | 2.09 | -3.9% |
| 1983 | 2.01 | -4.1% |
| 1984 | 1.92 | -4.2% |
| 1985 | 1.84 | -4.0% |
| 1986 | 1.77 | -3.8% |
| 1987 | 1.71 | -3.6% |
| 1988 | 1.65 | -3.4% |
| 1989 | 1.6 | -3.4% |
| 1990 | 1.54 | -3.8% |
| 1991 | 1.47 | -4.2% |
| 1992 | 1.4 | -4.6% |
| 1993 | 1.34 | -4.8% |
| 1994 | 1.28 | -4.4% |
| 1995 | 1.23 | -3.4% |
| 1996 | 1.21 | -1.9% |
| 1997 | 1.21 | -0.1% |
| 1998 | 1.23 | +1.7% |
| 1999 | 1.26 | +2.7% |
| 2000 | 1.3 | +2.8% |
| 2001 | 1.33 | +2.2% |
| 2002 | 1.34 | +1.0% |
| 2003 | 1.34 | -0.5% |
| 2004 | 1.31 | -1.5% |
| 2005 | 1.29 | -2.1% |
| 2006 | 1.25 | -2.5% |
| 2007 | 1.22 | -2.8% |
| 2008 | 1.18 | -3.0% |
| 2009 | 1.14 | -3.2% |
| 2010 | 1.11 | -3.3% |
| 2011 | 1.07 | -3.3% |
| 2012 | 1.04 | -2.9% |
| 2013 | 1.02 | -2.3% |
| 2014 | 0.9973 | -1.8% |
| 2015 | 0.9818 | -1.6% |
| 2016 | 0.9677 | -1.4% |
| 2017 | 0.9532 | -1.5% |
| 2018 | 0.9383 | -1.6% |
| 2019 | 0.9258 | -1.3% |
| 2020 | 0.9169 | -1.0% |
| 2021 | 0.9136 | -0.4% |
| 2022 | 0.9139 | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 0.9159 | +0.2% |
| 2024 | 0.9154 | -0.1% |
France compared with similar countries
- France's 0.9154 is above the median for high income countries, which is 0.6829, 1.3× the median. (65 countries reporting)
- France's 0.9154 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 0.5847, 1.6× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 10.25 | 10.25 | 10.25 | 1 |
| 1950s | 7.28 | 5.28 | 9.62 | 10 |
| 1960s | 4.01 | 3.33 | 4.96 | 10 |
| 1970s | 2.76 | 2.35 | 3.21 | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.9 | 1.6 | 2.26 | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.32 | 1.21 | 1.54 | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.27 | 1.14 | 1.34 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.9996 | 0.9258 | 1.11 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.9151 | 0.9136 | 0.9169 | 5 |
Countries ranked near France
More health data for France
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.31 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.0689 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,016 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 603 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2024)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -0.7875 % 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 0.0244 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is child mortality rate in France?
- Child mortality rate in France was 0.9154 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest child mortality rate recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 10.25 in 1949.
- What is the lowest child mortality rate recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.9136 in 2021.
- How does France rank for child mortality rate?
- France ranks 149th out of 200 countries with data for 2024.
- Is child mortality rate rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is down 8.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this France data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Child mortality rate (aged 1-4 years). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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