Infant mortality in Germany
Germany: Infant mortality was 2,787 Number in 2015. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2015)
2,787 Number
Change on year
up 7.3%
World rank
5th
of 53 countries
All-time high
15,049 Number
in 1960
All-time low
2,338 Number
in 2009
Years of data
54
1960–2015
Infant mortality in Germany, 1960–2015
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Number.
Analysis
The most recent figure for infant mortality in Germany is 2,787 Number, measured in 2015.
That represents a change of up 7.3% on the previous year and up 12.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, infant mortality in Germany peaked at 15,049 Number in 1960 and was at its lowest, 2,338 Number, in 2009.
That places Germany 5th out of 53 countries with data for 2015, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Infant mortality in Germany, year by year
| Year | Number | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 15,049 Number | — |
| 1961 | 14,704 Number | -2.3% |
| 1962 | 14,361 Number | -2.3% |
| 1963 | 13,991 Number | -2.6% |
| 1964 | 13,590 Number | -2.9% |
| 1965 | 12,901 Number | -5.1% |
| 1966 | 12,174 Number | -5.6% |
| 1967 | 11,422 Number | -6.2% |
| 1968 | 10,702 Number | -6.3% |
| 1969 | 9,693 Number | -9.4% |
| 1970 | 8,351 Number | -13.8% |
| 1971 | 7,674 Number | -8.1% |
| 1972 | 6,557 Number | -14.6% |
| 1973 | 5,686 Number | -13.3% |
| 1974 | 5,387 Number | -5.3% |
| 1975 | 4,689 Number | -13.0% |
| 1976 | 4,444 Number | -5.2% |
| 1977 | 3,794 Number | -14.6% |
| 1978 | 3,650 Number | -3.8% |
| 1979 | 3,325 Number | -8.9% |
| 1980 | 3,308 Number | -0.5% |
| 1981 | 3,204 Number | -3.1% |
| 1982 | 2,996 Number | -6.5% |
| 1983 | 2,790 Number | -6.9% |
| 1984 | 2,567 Number | -8.0% |
| 1985 | 2,414 Number | -6.0% |
| 1986 | 2,506 Number | +3.8% |
| 1987 | 2,485 Number | -0.8% |
| 1988 | 2,398 Number | -3.5% |
| 1989 | 2,368 Number | -1.3% |
| 1990 | 2,490 Number | +5.2% |
| 1991 | 2,741 Number | +10.1% |
| 1992 | 2,660 Number | -3.0% |
| 1993 | 2,467 Number | -7.3% |
| 1994 | 3,113 Number | +26.2% |
| 1995 | 3,405 Number | +9.4% |
| 1996 | 3,573 Number | +4.9% |
| 1997 | 3,510 Number | -1.8% |
| 1999 | 3,118 Number | -11.2% |
| 2000 | 3,084 Number | -1.1% |
| 2001 | 2,881 Number | -6.6% |
| 2003 | 2,699 Number | -6.3% |
| 2004 | 2,728 Number | +1.1% |
| 2005 | 2,487 Number | -8.8% |
| 2006 | 2,420 Number | -2.7% |
| 2007 | 2,371 Number | -2.0% |
| 2008 | 2,412 Number | +1.7% |
| 2009 | 2,338 Number | -3.1% |
| 2010 | 2,466 Number | +5.5% |
| 2011 | 2,387 Number | -3.2% |
| 2012 | 2,400 Number | +0.5% |
| 2013 | 2,556 Number | +6.5% |
| 2014 | 2,597 Number | +1.6% |
| 2015 | 2,787 Number | +7.3% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 2,787 Number is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 197 Number, 14.1× the median. (40 countries reporting)
- Germany's 2,787 Number is above the median for high income countries, which is 192 Number, 14.5× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 12,859 Number | 9,693 Number | 15,049 Number | 10 |
| 1970s | 5,356 Number | 3,325 Number | 8,351 Number | 10 |
| 1980s | 2,704 Number | 2,368 Number | 3,308 Number | 10 |
| 1990s | 3,009 Number | 2,467 Number | 3,573 Number | 9 |
| 2000s | 2,602 Number | 2,338 Number | 3,084 Number | 9 |
| 2010s | 2,532 Number | 2,387 Number | 2,787 Number | 6 |
Countries ranked near Germany
- 2 Metropolitan France 8,206 Number compare
- 3 United Kingdom 3,157 Number compare
- 3 United Kingdom 3,157 Number compare
- 6 Ukraine 1,788 Number compare
- 7 Italy 1,439 Number compare
- 8 Spain 810 Number compare
More health data for Germany
- 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)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,164 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 368 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2000)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -2.18 % 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 0.0216 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -2.2 % 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 mortality in Germany?
- Infant mortality in Germany was 2,787 Number in 2015, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest infant mortality recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 15,049 Number in 1960.
- What is the lowest infant mortality recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,338 Number in 2009.
- How does Germany rank for infant mortality?
- Germany ranks 5th out of 53 countries with data for 2015.
- Is infant mortality rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is up 12.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Germany data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Infant mortality. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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