Infant deaths in Malaysia
Malaysia: Infant deaths was 3,053 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
3,053
Change on year
up 1.9%
World rank
74th
of 201 countries
All-time high
29,847
in 1952
All-time low
2,933
in 2022
Years of data
73
1952–2024
Infant deaths in Malaysia, 1952–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for infant deaths in Malaysia is 3,053, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.9% on the previous year and down 8.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, infant deaths in Malaysia peaked at 29,847 in 1952 and was at its lowest, 2,933, in 2022.
That places Malaysia 74th 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 Malaysia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1952 | 29,847 | — |
| 1953 | 29,007 | -2.8% |
| 1954 | 28,243 | -2.6% |
| 1955 | 27,537 | -2.5% |
| 1956 | 26,820 | -2.6% |
| 1957 | 26,097 | -2.7% |
| 1958 | 25,185 | -3.5% |
| 1959 | 24,076 | -4.4% |
| 1960 | 22,882 | -5.0% |
| 1961 | 21,667 | -5.3% |
| 1962 | 20,452 | -5.6% |
| 1963 | 19,302 | -5.6% |
| 1964 | 18,184 | -5.8% |
| 1965 | 17,104 | -5.9% |
| 1966 | 16,132 | -5.7% |
| 1967 | 15,275 | -5.3% |
| 1968 | 14,643 | -4.1% |
| 1969 | 14,216 | -2.9% |
| 1970 | 13,835 | -2.7% |
| 1971 | 13,401 | -3.1% |
| 1972 | 12,889 | -3.8% |
| 1973 | 12,422 | -3.6% |
| 1974 | 11,932 | -3.9% |
| 1975 | 11,368 | -4.7% |
| 1976 | 10,812 | -4.9% |
| 1977 | 10,275 | -5.0% |
| 1978 | 9,749 | -5.1% |
| 1979 | 9,261 | -5.0% |
| 1980 | 8,840 | -4.5% |
| 1981 | 8,501 | -3.8% |
| 1982 | 8,209 | -3.4% |
| 1983 | 7,924 | -3.5% |
| 1984 | 7,648 | -3.5% |
| 1985 | 7,341 | -4.0% |
| 1986 | 7,002 | -4.6% |
| 1987 | 6,629 | -5.3% |
| 1988 | 6,314 | -4.8% |
| 1989 | 5,965 | -5.5% |
| 1990 | 5,697 | -4.5% |
| 1991 | 5,624 | -1.3% |
| 1992 | 5,581 | -0.8% |
| 1993 | 5,509 | -1.3% |
| 1994 | 5,406 | -1.9% |
| 1995 | 5,296 | -2.0% |
| 1996 | 5,196 | -1.9% |
| 1997 | 5,030 | -3.2% |
| 1998 | 4,712 | -6.3% |
| 1999 | 4,336 | -8.0% |
| 2000 | 3,960 | -8.7% |
| 2001 | 3,616 | -8.7% |
| 2002 | 3,344 | -7.5% |
| 2003 | 3,188 | -4.7% |
| 2004 | 3,106 | -2.6% |
| 2005 | 3,032 | -2.4% |
| 2006 | 2,991 | -1.4% |
| 2007 | 2,987 | -0.1% |
| 2008 | 3,053 | +2.2% |
| 2009 | 3,134 | +2.7% |
| 2010 | 3,150 | +0.5% |
| 2011 | 3,195 | +1.4% |
| 2012 | 3,258 | +2.0% |
| 2013 | 3,287 | +0.9% |
| 2014 | 3,349 | +1.9% |
| 2015 | 3,400 | +1.5% |
| 2016 | 3,390 | -0.3% |
| 2017 | 3,361 | -0.9% |
| 2018 | 3,321 | -1.2% |
| 2019 | 3,262 | -1.8% |
| 2020 | 3,154 | -3.3% |
| 2021 | 2,993 | -5.1% |
| 2022 | 2,933 | -2.0% |
| 2023 | 2,995 | +2.1% |
| 2024 | 3,053 | +1.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 27,102 | 24,076 | 29,847 | 8 |
| 1960s | 17,986 | 14,216 | 22,882 | 10 |
| 1970s | 11,594 | 9,261 | 13,835 | 10 |
| 1980s | 7,437 | 5,965 | 8,840 | 10 |
| 1990s | 5,239 | 4,336 | 5,697 | 10 |
| 2000s | 3,241 | 2,987 | 3,960 | 10 |
| 2010s | 3,297 | 3,150 | 3,400 | 10 |
| 2020s | 3,026 | 2,933 | 3,154 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Malaysia
More health data for Malaysia
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -0.9119 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.2888 % change on previous year (2090)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates 1,250 (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 652 (2100)
- Population ages 0-14, total, annual growth rate -1.03 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, total, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, total, per capita 0.2131 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 15-64, female, annual growth rate 1.53 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 15-64, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 15-64, female, per capita 0.3319 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is infant deaths in Malaysia?
- Infant deaths in Malaysia was 3,053 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest infant deaths recorded in Malaysia?
- The highest recorded value was 29,847 in 1952.
- What is the lowest infant deaths recorded in Malaysia?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,933 in 2022.
- How does Malaysia rank for infant deaths?
- Malaysia ranks 74th out of 201 countries with data for 2024.
- Is infant deaths rising or falling in Malaysia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 8.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malaysia 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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