Infant deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024) in Peru
Peru: Infant deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024) was 5,912 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
5,912
Change on year
down 3.1%
World rank
61st
of 201 countries
All-time high
72,749
in 1955
All-time low
5,912
in 2024
Years of data
70
1955–2024
Infant deaths in Peru, 1955–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for infant deaths in Peru is 5,912, measured in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 70 years on record.
That represents a change of down 3.1% on the previous year and down 25.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, infant deaths in Peru peaked at 72,749 in 1955 and was at its lowest, 5,912, in 2024.
That places Peru 61st 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 Peru, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1955 | 72,749 | — |
| 1956 | 72,056 | -1.0% |
| 1957 | 71,585 | -0.7% |
| 1958 | 71,388 | -0.3% |
| 1959 | 71,258 | -0.2% |
| 1960 | 71,192 | -0.1% |
| 1961 | 70,985 | -0.3% |
| 1962 | 70,522 | -0.7% |
| 1963 | 69,770 | -1.1% |
| 1964 | 68,921 | -1.2% |
| 1965 | 68,014 | -1.3% |
| 1966 | 67,050 | -1.4% |
| 1967 | 66,191 | -1.3% |
| 1968 | 65,410 | -1.2% |
| 1969 | 64,597 | -1.2% |
| 1970 | 70,971 | +9.9% |
| 1971 | 62,675 | -11.7% |
| 1972 | 61,863 | -1.3% |
| 1973 | 60,881 | -1.6% |
| 1974 | 59,836 | -1.7% |
| 1975 | 58,838 | -1.7% |
| 1976 | 58,047 | -1.3% |
| 1977 | 57,346 | -1.2% |
| 1978 | 56,796 | -1.0% |
| 1979 | 56,329 | -0.8% |
| 1980 | 55,738 | -1.0% |
| 1981 | 55,025 | -1.3% |
| 1982 | 54,176 | -1.5% |
| 1983 | 53,143 | -1.9% |
| 1984 | 51,779 | -2.6% |
| 1985 | 50,116 | -3.2% |
| 1986 | 48,289 | -3.6% |
| 1987 | 46,324 | -4.1% |
| 1988 | 44,381 | -4.2% |
| 1989 | 42,556 | -4.1% |
| 1990 | 40,652 | -4.5% |
| 1991 | 38,635 | -5.0% |
| 1992 | 36,446 | -5.7% |
| 1993 | 34,119 | -6.4% |
| 1994 | 31,715 | -7.0% |
| 1995 | 29,285 | -7.7% |
| 1996 | 26,896 | -8.2% |
| 1997 | 24,633 | -8.4% |
| 1998 | 22,547 | -8.5% |
| 1999 | 20,672 | -8.3% |
| 2000 | 19,000 | -8.1% |
| 2001 | 17,380 | -8.5% |
| 2002 | 15,942 | -8.3% |
| 2003 | 14,829 | -7.0% |
| 2004 | 13,989 | -5.7% |
| 2005 | 13,223 | -5.5% |
| 2006 | 12,428 | -6.0% |
| 2007 | 11,686 | -6.0% |
| 2008 | 10,943 | -6.4% |
| 2009 | 10,246 | -6.4% |
| 2010 | 9,607 | -6.2% |
| 2011 | 9,112 | -5.2% |
| 2012 | 8,681 | -4.7% |
| 2013 | 8,253 | -4.9% |
| 2014 | 7,889 | -4.4% |
| 2015 | 7,565 | -4.1% |
| 2016 | 7,297 | -3.5% |
| 2017 | 7,086 | -2.9% |
| 2018 | 6,912 | -2.5% |
| 2019 | 6,792 | -1.7% |
| 2020 | 6,668 | -1.8% |
| 2021 | 6,487 | -2.7% |
| 2022 | 6,296 | -2.9% |
| 2023 | 6,098 | -3.1% |
| 2024 | 5,912 | -3.1% |
Peru compared with similar countries
- Peru's 5,912 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1,252, 4.7× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Peru's 5,912 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 648, 9.1× the median. (35 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 71,807 | 71,258 | 72,749 | 5 |
| 1960s | 68,265 | 64,597 | 71,192 | 10 |
| 1970s | 60,358 | 56,329 | 70,971 | 10 |
| 1980s | 50,153 | 42,556 | 55,738 | 10 |
| 1990s | 30,560 | 20,672 | 40,652 | 10 |
| 2000s | 13,967 | 10,246 | 19,000 | 10 |
| 2010s | 7,919 | 6,792 | 9,607 | 10 |
| 2020s | 6,292 | 5,912 | 6,668 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Peru
More health data for Peru
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.88 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.5045 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,235 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 782 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 2 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -0.3081 % 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 0.038 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -0.302 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is infant deaths in Peru?
- Infant deaths in Peru was 5,912 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest infant deaths recorded in Peru?
- The highest recorded value was 72,749 in 1955.
- What is the lowest infant deaths recorded in Peru?
- The lowest recorded value was 5,912 in 2024.
- How does Peru rank for infant deaths?
- Peru ranks 61st out of 201 countries with data for 2024.
- Is infant deaths rising or falling in Peru?
- Over the last ten years it is down 25.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Peru 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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