Deaths aged 15 to 24 in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Deaths aged 15 to 24 was 2,533 in 2024. ▼ Falling
Latest (2024)
2,533
Change on year
up 1.2%
World rank
73rd
of 200 countries
All-time high
4,784
in 1990
All-time low
2,458
in 2019
Years of data
35
1990–2024
Deaths aged 15 to 24 in United Kingdom, 1990–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
United Kingdom recorded 2,533 for deaths aged 15 to 24 in 2024.
The figure is up 1.2% on the previous year and up 1.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, deaths aged 15 to 24 in United Kingdom peaked at 4,784 in 1990 and was at its lowest, 2,458, in 2019.
United Kingdom ranks 73rd of 200 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 35 years of available data.
Deaths aged 15 to 24 in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 4,784 | — |
| 1991 | 4,595 | -4.0% |
| 1992 | 4,393 | -4.4% |
| 1993 | 4,189 | -4.6% |
| 1994 | 4,038 | -3.6% |
| 1995 | 3,956 | -2.0% |
| 1996 | 3,906 | -1.3% |
| 1997 | 3,834 | -1.8% |
| 1998 | 3,761 | -1.9% |
| 1999 | 3,707 | -1.4% |
| 2000 | 3,687 | -0.5% |
| 2001 | 3,691 | +0.1% |
| 2002 | 3,677 | -0.4% |
| 2003 | 3,629 | -1.3% |
| 2004 | 3,576 | -1.5% |
| 2005 | 3,542 | -1.0% |
| 2006 | 3,503 | -1.1% |
| 2007 | 3,426 | -2.2% |
| 2008 | 3,286 | -4.1% |
| 2009 | 3,103 | -5.6% |
| 2010 | 2,893 | -6.8% |
| 2011 | 2,696 | -6.8% |
| 2012 | 2,557 | -5.2% |
| 2013 | 2,501 | -2.2% |
| 2014 | 2,493 | -0.3% |
| 2015 | 2,489 | -0.2% |
| 2016 | 2,485 | -0.2% |
| 2017 | 2,472 | -0.5% |
| 2018 | 2,461 | -0.4% |
| 2019 | 2,458 | -0.1% |
| 2020 | 2,462 | +0.2% |
| 2021 | 2,481 | +0.8% |
| 2022 | 2,495 | +0.6% |
| 2023 | 2,502 | +0.3% |
| 2024 | 2,533 | +1.2% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 2,533 is above the median for high income countries, which is 268, 9.5× the median. (65 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's 2,533 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 325, 7.8× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 4,116 | 3,707 | 4,784 | 10 |
| 2000s | 3,512 | 3,103 | 3,691 | 10 |
| 2010s | 2,550 | 2,458 | 2,893 | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,495 | 2,462 | 2,533 | 5 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
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- 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)
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- 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 deaths aged 15 to 24 in United Kingdom?
- Deaths aged 15 to 24 in United Kingdom was 2,533 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest deaths aged 15 to 24 recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 4,784 in 1990.
- What is the lowest deaths aged 15 to 24 recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,458 in 2019.
- How does United Kingdom rank for deaths aged 15 to 24?
- United Kingdom ranks 73rd out of 200 countries with data for 2024.
- Is deaths aged 15 to 24 rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this United Kingdom data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Deaths aged 15 to 24. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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