Child mortality vs share of children immunized against diphtheria in Israel
Israel: Child mortality vs share of children immunized against diphtheria was 0.334 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
0.334
Change on year
down 1.3%
World rank
176th
of 198 countries
All-time high
6.65
in 1952
All-time low
0.334
in 2024
Years of data
73
1952–2024
Child mortality vs share of children immunized against diphtheria in Israel, 1952–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for child mortality vs share of children immunized against diphtheria in Israel is 0.334, measured in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 73 years on record.
That represents a change of down 1.3% on the previous year and down 17.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, child mortality vs share of children immunized against diphtheria in Israel peaked at 6.65 in 1952 and was at its lowest, 0.334, in 2024.
Israel ranks 176th of 198 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 mortality vs share of children immunized against diphtheria in Israel, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1952 | 6.65 | — |
| 1953 | 6.4 | -3.8% |
| 1954 | 6.16 | -3.9% |
| 1955 | 5.92 | -3.9% |
| 1956 | 5.68 | -4.0% |
| 1957 | 5.43 | -4.3% |
| 1958 | 5.19 | -4.5% |
| 1959 | 4.95 | -4.7% |
| 1960 | 4.71 | -4.9% |
| 1961 | 4.48 | -4.9% |
| 1962 | 4.26 | -4.8% |
| 1963 | 4.06 | -4.8% |
| 1964 | 3.86 | -4.8% |
| 1965 | 3.68 | -4.7% |
| 1966 | 3.51 | -4.6% |
| 1967 | 3.36 | -4.3% |
| 1968 | 3.23 | -4.0% |
| 1969 | 3.11 | -3.6% |
| 1970 | 3 | -3.3% |
| 1971 | 2.91 | -3.2% |
| 1972 | 2.82 | -3.2% |
| 1973 | 2.72 | -3.4% |
| 1974 | 2.61 | -4.0% |
| 1975 | 2.48 | -5.0% |
| 1976 | 2.33 | -5.9% |
| 1977 | 2.19 | -6.4% |
| 1978 | 2.05 | -6.3% |
| 1979 | 1.93 | -5.9% |
| 1980 | 1.82 | -5.3% |
| 1981 | 1.74 | -4.7% |
| 1982 | 1.66 | -4.5% |
| 1983 | 1.59 | -4.4% |
| 1984 | 1.51 | -4.5% |
| 1985 | 1.44 | -4.7% |
| 1986 | 1.37 | -4.8% |
| 1987 | 1.31 | -4.6% |
| 1988 | 1.26 | -4.2% |
| 1989 | 1.2 | -4.1% |
| 1990 | 1.15 | -4.2% |
| 1991 | 1.1 | -4.6% |
| 1992 | 1.04 | -5.2% |
| 1993 | 0.9825 | -5.8% |
| 1994 | 0.9237 | -6.0% |
| 1995 | 0.8704 | -5.8% |
| 1996 | 0.8235 | -5.4% |
| 1997 | 0.7831 | -4.9% |
| 1998 | 0.7481 | -4.5% |
| 1999 | 0.7169 | -4.2% |
| 2000 | 0.6885 | -4.0% |
| 2001 | 0.6616 | -3.9% |
| 2002 | 0.6351 | -4.0% |
| 2003 | 0.6086 | -4.2% |
| 2004 | 0.5825 | -4.3% |
| 2005 | 0.5573 | -4.3% |
| 2006 | 0.5333 | -4.3% |
| 2007 | 0.5111 | -4.2% |
| 2008 | 0.4909 | -3.9% |
| 2009 | 0.4727 | -3.7% |
| 2010 | 0.4562 | -3.5% |
| 2011 | 0.4409 | -3.4% |
| 2012 | 0.4269 | -3.2% |
| 2013 | 0.4141 | -3.0% |
| 2014 | 0.4026 | -2.8% |
| 2015 | 0.3922 | -2.6% |
| 2016 | 0.3828 | -2.4% |
| 2017 | 0.3738 | -2.4% |
| 2018 | 0.3652 | -2.3% |
| 2019 | 0.3576 | -2.1% |
| 2020 | 0.3514 | -1.7% |
| 2021 | 0.3464 | -1.4% |
| 2022 | 0.3422 | -1.2% |
| 2023 | 0.3384 | -1.1% |
| 2024 | 0.334 | -1.3% |
Israel compared with similar countries
- Israel's 0.334 is below the median for high income countries, which is 0.4653, 72% of the median. (65 countries reporting)
- Israel's 0.334 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 1.29, 26% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 5.8 | 4.95 | 6.65 | 8 |
| 1960s | 3.82 | 3.11 | 4.71 | 10 |
| 1970s | 2.5 | 1.93 | 3 | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.49 | 1.2 | 1.82 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.9147 | 0.7169 | 1.15 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.5741 | 0.4727 | 0.6885 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.4012 | 0.3576 | 0.4562 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.3425 | 0.334 | 0.3514 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Israel
More health data for Israel
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.65 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.6956 % change on previous year (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 119 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2022)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -0.3823 % 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 0.0445 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -0.3508 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per capita 0.0469 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is child mortality vs share of children immunized against diphtheria in Israel?
- Child mortality vs share of children immunized against diphtheria in Israel was 0.334 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest child mortality vs share of children immunized against diphtheria recorded in Israel?
- The highest recorded value was 6.65 in 1952.
- What is the lowest child mortality vs share of children immunized against diphtheria recorded in Israel?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.334 in 2024.
- How does Israel rank for child mortality vs share of children immunized against diphtheria?
- Israel ranks 176th out of 198 countries with data for 2024.
- Is child mortality vs share of children immunized against diphtheria rising or falling in Israel?
- Over the last ten years it is down 17.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Israel data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Child mortality vs share of children immunized against diphtheria pertussis and tetanus. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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