Infant deaths in Germany
Germany: Infant deaths was 2,238 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
2,238
Change on year
down 0.8%
World rank
87th
of 201 countries
All-time high
26,334
in 1969
All-time low
2,238
in 2024
Years of data
56
1969–2024
Infant deaths in Germany, 1969–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2024, infant deaths in Germany stood at 2,238. That is the lowest value across all 56 years on record.
That represents a change of down 0.8% on the previous year and down 2.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, infant deaths in Germany peaked at 26,334 in 1969 and was at its lowest, 2,238, in 2024.
That places Germany 87th 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 in Germany, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1969 | 26,334 | — |
| 1970 | 23,858 | -9.4% |
| 1971 | 21,753 | -8.8% |
| 1972 | 19,379 | -10.9% |
| 1973 | 16,691 | -13.9% |
| 1974 | 15,049 | -9.8% |
| 1975 | 13,963 | -7.2% |
| 1976 | 13,010 | -6.8% |
| 1977 | 12,269 | -5.7% |
| 1978 | 11,504 | -6.2% |
| 1979 | 10,831 | -5.9% |
| 1980 | 10,490 | -3.1% |
| 1981 | 10,084 | -3.9% |
| 1982 | 9,452 | -6.3% |
| 1983 | 8,712 | -7.8% |
| 1984 | 7,985 | -8.3% |
| 1985 | 7,488 | -6.2% |
| 1986 | 7,250 | -3.2% |
| 1987 | 7,103 | -2.0% |
| 1988 | 6,886 | -3.1% |
| 1989 | 6,547 | -4.9% |
| 1990 | 6,236 | -4.8% |
| 1991 | 5,718 | -8.3% |
| 1992 | 5,099 | -10.8% |
| 1993 | 4,721 | -7.4% |
| 1994 | 4,375 | -7.3% |
| 1995 | 4,087 | -6.6% |
| 1996 | 3,978 | -2.7% |
| 1997 | 3,932 | -1.2% |
| 1998 | 3,780 | -3.9% |
| 1999 | 3,540 | -6.3% |
| 2000 | 3,363 | -5.0% |
| 2001 | 3,204 | -4.7% |
| 2002 | 3,037 | -5.2% |
| 2003 | 2,919 | -3.9% |
| 2004 | 2,837 | -2.8% |
| 2005 | 2,737 | -3.5% |
| 2006 | 2,625 | -4.1% |
| 2007 | 2,536 | -3.4% |
| 2008 | 2,457 | -3.1% |
| 2009 | 2,370 | -3.5% |
| 2010 | 2,324 | -1.9% |
| 2011 | 2,298 | -1.1% |
| 2012 | 2,275 | -1.0% |
| 2013 | 2,269 | -0.3% |
| 2014 | 2,300 | +1.4% |
| 2015 | 2,371 | +3.1% |
| 2016 | 2,480 | +4.6% |
| 2017 | 2,537 | +2.3% |
| 2018 | 2,504 | -1.3% |
| 2019 | 2,463 | -1.6% |
| 2020 | 2,421 | -1.7% |
| 2021 | 2,438 | +0.7% |
| 2022 | 2,365 | -3.0% |
| 2023 | 2,256 | -4.6% |
| 2024 | 2,238 | -0.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 26,334 | 26,334 | 26,334 | 1 |
| 1970s | 15,831 | 10,831 | 23,858 | 10 |
| 1980s | 8,200 | 6,547 | 10,490 | 10 |
| 1990s | 4,547 | 3,540 | 6,236 | 10 |
| 2000s | 2,808 | 2,370 | 3,363 | 10 |
| 2010s | 2,382 | 2,269 | 2,537 | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,344 | 2,238 | 2,438 | 5 |
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- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -2.13 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -0.9955 % change on previous year (2090)
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- Population ages 65 and above, female, annual growth rate 1.94 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 65 and above, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 65 and above, female, per capita 0.1316 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 65 and above, male, annual growth rate 2.42 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 65 and above, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 65 and above, male, per capita 0.1054 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is infant deaths in Germany?
- Infant deaths in Germany was 2,238 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest infant deaths recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 26,334 in 1969.
- What is the lowest infant deaths recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,238 in 2024.
- How does Germany rank for infant deaths?
- Germany ranks 87th out of 201 countries with data for 2024.
- Is infant deaths rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is down 2.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Germany 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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