Fertility vs child mortality in Italy
Italy: Fertility vs child mortality was 1.2 in 2023. ▼ Falling
Latest (2023)
1.2
Change on year
down 3.4%
World rank
220th
of 236 countries
All-time high
2.66
in 1964
All-time low
1.19
in 1995
Years of data
74
1950–2023
Fertility vs child mortality in Italy, 1950–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for fertility vs child mortality in Italy is 1.2, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 3.4% on the previous year and down 13.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fertility vs child mortality in Italy peaked at 2.66 in 1964 and was at its lowest, 1.19, in 1995.
That places Italy 220th out of 236 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 74 years of available data.
Fertility vs child mortality in Italy, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 2.52 | — |
| 1951 | 2.38 | -5.8% |
| 1952 | 2.32 | -2.2% |
| 1953 | 2.29 | -1.6% |
| 1954 | 2.35 | +2.8% |
| 1955 | 2.34 | -0.3% |
| 1956 | 2.35 | +0.3% |
| 1957 | 2.35 | -0.1% |
| 1958 | 2.33 | -0.9% |
| 1959 | 2.39 | +2.6% |
| 1960 | 2.38 | -0.1% |
| 1961 | 2.42 | +1.5% |
| 1962 | 2.45 | +1.3% |
| 1963 | 2.52 | +2.8% |
| 1964 | 2.66 | +5.6% |
| 1965 | 2.62 | -1.7% |
| 1966 | 2.59 | -1.1% |
| 1967 | 2.51 | -3.1% |
| 1968 | 2.49 | -0.8% |
| 1969 | 2.47 | -0.8% |
| 1970 | 2.4 | -3.0% |
| 1971 | 2.4 | +0.1% |
| 1972 | 2.35 | -2.0% |
| 1973 | 2.31 | -1.5% |
| 1974 | 2.29 | -1.0% |
| 1975 | 2.18 | -5.0% |
| 1976 | 2.06 | -5.6% |
| 1977 | 1.94 | -5.7% |
| 1978 | 1.84 | -5.1% |
| 1979 | 1.73 | -5.9% |
| 1980 | 1.65 | -5.0% |
| 1981 | 1.58 | -3.9% |
| 1982 | 1.56 | -1.3% |
| 1983 | 1.51 | -3.5% |
| 1984 | 1.46 | -3.2% |
| 1985 | 1.42 | -2.9% |
| 1986 | 1.35 | -4.6% |
| 1987 | 1.33 | -1.6% |
| 1988 | 1.35 | +1.9% |
| 1989 | 1.33 | -2.0% |
| 1990 | 1.33 | +0.2% |
| 1991 | 1.3 | -2.1% |
| 1992 | 1.3 | -0.5% |
| 1993 | 1.25 | -3.6% |
| 1994 | 1.21 | -3.3% |
| 1995 | 1.19 | -1.7% |
| 1996 | 1.2 | +0.8% |
| 1997 | 1.21 | +1.1% |
| 1998 | 1.21 | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 1.23 | +1.5% |
| 2000 | 1.25 | +1.7% |
| 2001 | 1.25 | -0.2% |
| 2002 | 1.26 | +1.4% |
| 2003 | 1.28 | +1.7% |
| 2004 | 1.34 | +4.0% |
| 2005 | 1.33 | -0.4% |
| 2006 | 1.36 | +2.4% |
| 2007 | 1.39 | +2.1% |
| 2008 | 1.44 | +3.0% |
| 2009 | 1.44 | +0.3% |
| 2010 | 1.44 | +0.3% |
| 2011 | 1.43 | -1.1% |
| 2012 | 1.42 | -0.8% |
| 2013 | 1.38 | -2.5% |
| 2014 | 1.36 | -1.2% |
| 2015 | 1.34 | -1.5% |
| 2016 | 1.34 | -0.6% |
| 2017 | 1.32 | -1.4% |
| 2018 | 1.29 | -2.4% |
| 2019 | 1.26 | -2.1% |
| 2020 | 1.24 | -1.4% |
| 2021 | 1.25 | +0.8% |
| 2022 | 1.24 | -1.0% |
| 2023 | 1.2 | -3.4% |
Italy compared with similar countries
- Italy's 1.2 is below the median for high income countries, which is 1.5, 80% of the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Italy's 1.2 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1.49, 80% of the median. (56 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 2.36 | 2.29 | 2.52 | 10 |
| 1960s | 2.51 | 2.38 | 2.66 | 10 |
| 1970s | 2.15 | 1.73 | 2.4 | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.45 | 1.33 | 1.65 | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.24 | 1.19 | 1.33 | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.33 | 1.25 | 1.44 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.36 | 1.26 | 1.44 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.23 | 1.2 | 1.25 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Italy
- 218 Lithuania 1.2 compare
- 219 United Arab Emirates 1.2 compare
- 221 Chile 1.17 compare
- 222 San Marino 1.15 compare
- 223 Malta 1.1 compare
More health data for Italy
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -2.44 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -0.1206 % change on previous year (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 80 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -1.23 % 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 0.0164 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -1.07 % 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 0.0174 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fertility vs child mortality in Italy?
- Fertility vs child mortality in Italy was 1.2 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest fertility vs child mortality recorded in Italy?
- The highest recorded value was 2.66 in 1964.
- What is the lowest fertility vs child mortality recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.19 in 1995.
- How does Italy rank for fertility vs child mortality?
- Italy ranks 220th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is fertility vs child mortality rising or falling in Italy?
- Over the last ten years it is down 13.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Italy data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Fertility vs child mortality. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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