Infant deaths in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Infant deaths was 2,835 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
2,835
Change on year
up 1.5%
World rank
78th
of 201 countries
All-time high
24,216
in 1951
All-time low
2,692
in 2021
Years of data
74
1951–2024
Infant deaths in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, 1951–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2024, infant deaths in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland stood at 2,835.
The figure is up 1.5% on the previous year and down 7.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, infant deaths in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland peaked at 24,216 in 1951 and was at its lowest, 2,692, in 2021.
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 78th 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 in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1951 | 24,216 | — |
| 1952 | 22,838 | -5.7% |
| 1953 | 21,836 | -4.4% |
| 1954 | 20,921 | -4.2% |
| 1955 | 20,147 | -3.7% |
| 1956 | 19,867 | -1.4% |
| 1957 | 19,973 | +0.5% |
| 1958 | 20,110 | +0.7% |
| 1959 | 20,192 | +0.4% |
| 1960 | 20,439 | +1.2% |
| 1961 | 20,787 | +1.7% |
| 1962 | 20,998 | +1.0% |
| 1963 | 20,972 | -0.1% |
| 1964 | 20,658 | -1.5% |
| 1965 | 20,009 | -3.1% |
| 1966 | 19,178 | -4.2% |
| 1967 | 18,381 | -4.2% |
| 1968 | 17,677 | -3.8% |
| 1969 | 17,007 | -3.8% |
| 1970 | 16,331 | -4.0% |
| 1971 | 15,636 | -4.3% |
| 1972 | 14,611 | -6.6% |
| 1973 | 13,322 | -8.8% |
| 1974 | 12,121 | -9.0% |
| 1975 | 11,010 | -9.2% |
| 1976 | 10,072 | -8.5% |
| 1977 | 9,346 | -7.2% |
| 1978 | 9,002 | -3.7% |
| 1979 | 9,027 | +0.3% |
| 1980 | 8,922 | -1.2% |
| 1981 | 8,409 | -5.7% |
| 1982 | 7,814 | -7.1% |
| 1983 | 7,429 | -4.9% |
| 1984 | 7,196 | -3.1% |
| 1985 | 7,111 | -1.2% |
| 1986 | 7,046 | -0.9% |
| 1987 | 6,956 | -1.3% |
| 1988 | 6,817 | -2.0% |
| 1989 | 6,515 | -4.4% |
| 1990 | 6,191 | -5.0% |
| 1991 | 5,840 | -5.7% |
| 1992 | 5,430 | -7.0% |
| 1993 | 5,040 | -7.2% |
| 1994 | 4,724 | -6.3% |
| 1995 | 4,492 | -4.9% |
| 1996 | 4,344 | -3.3% |
| 1997 | 4,250 | -2.2% |
| 1998 | 4,138 | -2.6% |
| 1999 | 4,002 | -3.3% |
| 2000 | 3,845 | -3.9% |
| 2001 | 3,710 | -3.5% |
| 2002 | 3,637 | -2.0% |
| 2003 | 3,657 | +0.5% |
| 2004 | 3,717 | +1.6% |
| 2005 | 3,724 | +0.2% |
| 2006 | 3,734 | +0.3% |
| 2007 | 3,763 | +0.8% |
| 2008 | 3,759 | -0.1% |
| 2009 | 3,675 | -2.2% |
| 2010 | 3,568 | -2.9% |
| 2011 | 3,472 | -2.7% |
| 2012 | 3,365 | -3.1% |
| 2013 | 3,209 | -4.6% |
| 2014 | 3,066 | -4.5% |
| 2015 | 3,010 | -1.8% |
| 2016 | 2,978 | -1.1% |
| 2017 | 2,922 | -1.9% |
| 2018 | 2,836 | -2.9% |
| 2019 | 2,763 | -2.6% |
| 2020 | 2,696 | -2.4% |
| 2021 | 2,692 | -0.1% |
| 2022 | 2,745 | +2.0% |
| 2023 | 2,794 | +1.8% |
| 2024 | 2,835 | +1.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 21,122 | 19,867 | 24,216 | 9 |
| 1960s | 19,611 | 17,007 | 20,998 | 10 |
| 1970s | 12,048 | 9,002 | 16,331 | 10 |
| 1980s | 7,422 | 6,515 | 8,922 | 10 |
| 1990s | 4,845 | 4,002 | 6,191 | 10 |
| 2000s | 3,722 | 3,637 | 3,845 | 10 |
| 2010s | 3,119 | 2,763 | 3,568 | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,752 | 2,692 | 2,835 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is infant deaths in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- Infant deaths in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland was 2,835 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest infant deaths recorded in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 24,216 in 1951.
- What is the lowest infant deaths recorded in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,692 in 2021.
- How does United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank for infant deaths?
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 78th out of 201 countries with data for 2024.
- Is infant deaths rising or falling in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 7.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 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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