Infant deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024) in Argentina
Argentina: Infant deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024) was 4,048 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
4,048
Change on year
down 1.1%
World rank
71st
of 201 countries
All-time high
33,638
in 1974
All-time low
4,048
in 2024
Years of data
55
1970–2024
Infant deaths in Argentina, 1970–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
Argentina recorded 4,048 for infant deaths in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 55 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.1% on the previous year and down 49.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, infant deaths in Argentina peaked at 33,638 in 1974 and was at its lowest, 4,048, in 2024.
That places Argentina 71st out of 201 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Infant deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024) in Argentina, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 32,293 | — |
| 1971 | 32,860 | +1.8% |
| 1972 | 33,269 | +1.2% |
| 1973 | 33,550 | +0.8% |
| 1974 | 33,638 | +0.3% |
| 1975 | 33,402 | -0.7% |
| 1976 | 32,646 | -2.3% |
| 1977 | 31,300 | -4.1% |
| 1978 | 29,372 | -6.2% |
| 1979 | 27,146 | -7.6% |
| 1980 | 24,997 | -7.9% |
| 1981 | 23,041 | -7.8% |
| 1982 | 21,318 | -7.5% |
| 1983 | 19,835 | -7.0% |
| 1984 | 18,707 | -5.7% |
| 1985 | 17,879 | -4.4% |
| 1986 | 17,380 | -2.8% |
| 1987 | 17,243 | -0.8% |
| 1988 | 17,395 | +0.9% |
| 1989 | 17,598 | +1.2% |
| 1990 | 17,724 | +0.7% |
| 1991 | 17,678 | -0.3% |
| 1992 | 17,331 | -2.0% |
| 1993 | 16,813 | -3.0% |
| 1994 | 16,182 | -3.8% |
| 1995 | 15,386 | -4.9% |
| 1996 | 14,478 | -5.9% |
| 1997 | 13,609 | -6.0% |
| 1998 | 12,899 | -5.2% |
| 1999 | 12,409 | -3.8% |
| 2000 | 12,011 | -3.2% |
| 2001 | 11,591 | -3.5% |
| 2002 | 11,217 | -3.2% |
| 2003 | 10,857 | -3.2% |
| 2004 | 10,520 | -3.1% |
| 2005 | 10,275 | -2.3% |
| 2006 | 10,028 | -2.4% |
| 2007 | 9,753 | -2.7% |
| 2008 | 9,675 | -0.8% |
| 2009 | 9,558 | -1.2% |
| 2010 | 9,288 | -2.8% |
| 2011 | 8,992 | -3.2% |
| 2012 | 8,493 | -5.5% |
| 2013 | 8,095 | -4.7% |
| 2014 | 7,958 | -1.7% |
| 2015 | 7,728 | -2.9% |
| 2016 | 7,279 | -5.8% |
| 2017 | 6,813 | -6.4% |
| 2018 | 6,388 | -6.2% |
| 2019 | 5,824 | -8.8% |
| 2020 | 5,032 | -13.6% |
| 2021 | 4,525 | -10.1% |
| 2022 | 4,277 | -5.5% |
| 2023 | 4,094 | -4.3% |
| 2024 | 4,048 | -1.1% |
Argentina compared with similar countries
- Argentina's 4,048 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1,252, 3.2× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Argentina's 4,048 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 648, 6.2× the median. (35 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 31,948 | 27,146 | 33,638 | 10 |
| 1980s | 19,539 | 17,243 | 24,997 | 10 |
| 1990s | 15,451 | 12,409 | 17,724 | 10 |
| 2000s | 10,548 | 9,558 | 12,011 | 10 |
| 2010s | 7,686 | 5,824 | 9,288 | 10 |
| 2020s | 4,395 | 4,048 | 5,032 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is infant deaths in Argentina?
- Infant deaths in Argentina was 4,048 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest infant deaths recorded in Argentina?
- The highest recorded value was 33,638 in 1974.
- What is the lowest infant deaths recorded in Argentina?
- The lowest recorded value was 4,048 in 2024.
- How does Argentina rank for infant deaths?
- Argentina ranks 71st out of 201 countries with data for 2024.
- Is infant deaths rising or falling in Argentina?
- Over the last ten years it is down 49.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Argentina data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Infant deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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