Infant deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024) in Australia
Australia: Infant deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024) was 941 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
941
Change on year
down 1.2%
World rank
109th
of 201 countries
All-time high
4,727
in 1953
All-time low
941
in 2024
Years of data
74
1951–2024
Infant deaths in Australia, 1951–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for infant deaths in Australia is 941, measured in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 74 years on record.
That represents a change of down 1.2% on the previous year and down 7.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, infant deaths in Australia peaked at 4,727 in 1953 and was at its lowest, 941, in 2024.
Australia ranks 109th of 201 countries on this measure, 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 Australia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1951 | 4,659 | — |
| 1952 | 4,720 | +1.3% |
| 1953 | 4,727 | +0.1% |
| 1954 | 4,619 | -2.3% |
| 1955 | 4,566 | -1.1% |
| 1956 | 4,572 | +0.1% |
| 1957 | 4,607 | +0.8% |
| 1958 | 4,619 | +0.3% |
| 1959 | 4,594 | -0.5% |
| 1960 | 4,580 | -0.3% |
| 1961 | 4,622 | +0.9% |
| 1962 | 4,584 | -0.8% |
| 1963 | 4,448 | -3.0% |
| 1964 | 4,291 | -3.5% |
| 1965 | 4,121 | -4.0% |
| 1966 | 4,048 | -1.8% |
| 1967 | 4,090 | +1.0% |
| 1968 | 4,239 | +3.6% |
| 1969 | 4,411 | +4.1% |
| 1970 | 4,512 | +2.3% |
| 1971 | 4,682 | +3.8% |
| 1972 | 4,657 | -0.5% |
| 1973 | 4,258 | -8.6% |
| 1974 | 3,866 | -9.2% |
| 1975 | 3,515 | -9.1% |
| 1976 | 3,139 | -10.7% |
| 1977 | 2,870 | -8.6% |
| 1978 | 2,687 | -6.4% |
| 1979 | 2,527 | -6.0% |
| 1980 | 2,421 | -4.2% |
| 1981 | 2,393 | -1.2% |
| 1982 | 2,390 | -0.1% |
| 1983 | 2,367 | -1.0% |
| 1984 | 2,301 | -2.8% |
| 1985 | 2,249 | -2.3% |
| 1986 | 2,208 | -1.8% |
| 1987 | 2,132 | -3.4% |
| 1988 | 2,059 | -3.4% |
| 1989 | 1,989 | -3.4% |
| 1990 | 1,943 | -2.3% |
| 1991 | 1,858 | -4.4% |
| 1992 | 1,753 | -5.7% |
| 1993 | 1,661 | -5.2% |
| 1994 | 1,562 | -6.0% |
| 1995 | 1,481 | -5.2% |
| 1996 | 1,417 | -4.3% |
| 1997 | 1,367 | -3.5% |
| 1998 | 1,326 | -3.0% |
| 1999 | 1,294 | -2.4% |
| 2000 | 1,271 | -1.8% |
| 2001 | 1,242 | -2.3% |
| 2002 | 1,228 | -1.1% |
| 2003 | 1,227 | -0.1% |
| 2004 | 1,224 | -0.2% |
| 2005 | 1,237 | +1.1% |
| 2006 | 1,247 | +0.8% |
| 2007 | 1,269 | +1.8% |
| 2008 | 1,287 | +1.4% |
| 2009 | 1,254 | -2.6% |
| 2010 | 1,200 | -4.3% |
| 2011 | 1,147 | -4.4% |
| 2012 | 1,107 | -3.5% |
| 2013 | 1,069 | -3.4% |
| 2014 | 1,019 | -4.7% |
| 2015 | 993 | -2.6% |
| 2016 | 996 | +0.3% |
| 2017 | 995 | -0.1% |
| 2018 | 1,001 | +0.6% |
| 2019 | 996 | -0.5% |
| 2020 | 964 | -3.2% |
| 2021 | 958 | -0.6% |
| 2022 | 963 | +0.5% |
| 2023 | 952 | -1.1% |
| 2024 | 941 | -1.2% |
Australia compared with similar countries
- Australia's 941 is above the median for high income countries, which is 215, 4.4× the median. (65 countries reporting)
- Australia's 941 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 636.5, 1.5× the median. (30 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 4,631 | 4,566 | 4,727 | 9 |
| 1960s | 4,343 | 4,048 | 4,622 | 10 |
| 1970s | 3,671 | 2,527 | 4,682 | 10 |
| 1980s | 2,251 | 1,989 | 2,421 | 10 |
| 1990s | 1,566 | 1,294 | 1,943 | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,249 | 1,224 | 1,287 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,052 | 993 | 1,200 | 10 |
| 2020s | 955.6 | 941 | 964 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Australia
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- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 1.45 % change on previous year (2025)
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- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0279 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 1.35 % 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 0.0295 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is infant deaths in Australia?
- Infant deaths in Australia was 941 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest infant deaths recorded in Australia?
- The highest recorded value was 4,727 in 1953.
- What is the lowest infant deaths recorded in Australia?
- The lowest recorded value was 941 in 2024.
- How does Australia rank for infant deaths?
- Australia ranks 109th out of 201 countries with data for 2024.
- Is infant deaths rising or falling in Australia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 7.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Australia 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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