Child mortality rate (aged 1-4 years) in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Child mortality rate was 0.548 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
0.548
Change on year
up 0.2%
World rank
171st
of 200 countries
All-time high
5.54
in 1949
All-time low
0.5434
in 2021
Years of data
76
1949–2024
Child mortality rate in United Kingdom, 1949–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
United Kingdom recorded 0.548 for child mortality rate in 2024.
That represents a change of up 0.2% on the previous year and down 10.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, child mortality rate in United Kingdom peaked at 5.54 in 1949 and was at its lowest, 0.5434, in 2021.
That places United Kingdom 171st out of 200 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.
Child mortality rate in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1949 | 5.54 | — |
| 1950 | 5.29 | -4.6% |
| 1951 | 5.05 | -4.6% |
| 1952 | 4.81 | -4.7% |
| 1953 | 4.58 | -4.8% |
| 1954 | 4.37 | -4.6% |
| 1955 | 4.19 | -4.0% |
| 1956 | 4.05 | -3.5% |
| 1957 | 3.94 | -2.8% |
| 1958 | 3.85 | -2.2% |
| 1959 | 3.78 | -1.7% |
| 1960 | 3.73 | -1.5% |
| 1961 | 3.67 | -1.6% |
| 1962 | 3.59 | -2.0% |
| 1963 | 3.5 | -2.6% |
| 1964 | 3.4 | -2.9% |
| 1965 | 3.3 | -2.9% |
| 1966 | 3.21 | -2.7% |
| 1967 | 3.14 | -2.2% |
| 1968 | 3.09 | -1.7% |
| 1969 | 3.04 | -1.5% |
| 1970 | 2.99 | -1.6% |
| 1971 | 2.93 | -1.9% |
| 1972 | 2.86 | -2.3% |
| 1973 | 2.78 | -2.9% |
| 1974 | 2.69 | -3.2% |
| 1975 | 2.6 | -3.6% |
| 1976 | 2.49 | -3.9% |
| 1977 | 2.39 | -4.0% |
| 1978 | 2.3 | -4.1% |
| 1979 | 2.2 | -4.3% |
| 1980 | 2.09 | -4.7% |
| 1981 | 1.99 | -4.8% |
| 1982 | 1.91 | -4.4% |
| 1983 | 1.84 | -3.7% |
| 1984 | 1.78 | -3.0% |
| 1985 | 1.74 | -2.2% |
| 1986 | 1.71 | -1.9% |
| 1987 | 1.67 | -2.3% |
| 1988 | 1.61 | -3.2% |
| 1989 | 1.54 | -4.4% |
| 1990 | 1.46 | -5.5% |
| 1991 | 1.37 | -6.2% |
| 1992 | 1.29 | -6.0% |
| 1993 | 1.22 | -5.1% |
| 1994 | 1.17 | -4.3% |
| 1995 | 1.13 | -3.3% |
| 1996 | 1.1 | -2.5% |
| 1997 | 1.08 | -2.2% |
| 1998 | 1.05 | -2.1% |
| 1999 | 1.03 | -2.1% |
| 2000 | 1.01 | -2.1% |
| 2001 | 0.9886 | -2.1% |
| 2002 | 0.9677 | -2.1% |
| 2003 | 0.9466 | -2.2% |
| 2004 | 0.9242 | -2.4% |
| 2005 | 0.9004 | -2.6% |
| 2006 | 0.8737 | -3.0% |
| 2007 | 0.8436 | -3.4% |
| 2008 | 0.8095 | -4.0% |
| 2009 | 0.7733 | -4.5% |
| 2010 | 0.7358 | -4.8% |
| 2011 | 0.6996 | -4.9% |
| 2012 | 0.6667 | -4.7% |
| 2013 | 0.6386 | -4.2% |
| 2014 | 0.615 | -3.7% |
| 2015 | 0.5963 | -3.0% |
| 2016 | 0.5815 | -2.5% |
| 2017 | 0.5693 | -2.1% |
| 2018 | 0.5587 | -1.9% |
| 2019 | 0.5506 | -1.5% |
| 2020 | 0.5453 | -1.0% |
| 2021 | 0.5434 | -0.4% |
| 2022 | 0.5444 | +0.2% |
| 2023 | 0.5468 | +0.4% |
| 2024 | 0.548 | +0.2% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 0.548 is below the median for high income countries, which is 0.6829, 80% of the median. (65 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's 0.548 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 0.5847, 94% of the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 5.54 | 5.54 | 5.54 | 1 |
| 1950s | 4.39 | 3.78 | 5.29 | 10 |
| 1960s | 3.37 | 3.04 | 3.73 | 10 |
| 1970s | 2.62 | 2.2 | 2.99 | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.79 | 1.54 | 2.09 | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.19 | 1.03 | 1.46 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.9037 | 0.7733 | 1.01 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.6212 | 0.5506 | 0.7358 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.5456 | 0.5434 | 0.548 | 5 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
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- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.71 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.0265 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,134 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 461 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -0.7128 % 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 0.0247 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -0.7724 % 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 United Kingdom?
- Child mortality rate in United Kingdom was 0.548 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest child mortality rate recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 5.54 in 1949.
- What is the lowest child mortality rate recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.5434 in 2021.
- How does United Kingdom rank for child mortality rate?
- United Kingdom ranks 171st out of 200 countries with data for 2024.
- Is child mortality rate rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is down 10.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Kingdom 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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