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
4th
of 43 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 4th out of 43 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.
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 |
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More health data for Germany
- 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)
- Deaths in armed conflicts based on where they occurred 0 deaths (2026)
- Deaths in armed conflicts by region 0 deaths (2026)
- Age population, age 25, male, interpolated 471,597 (2025)
- Age population, age 25, female, interpolated 428,744 (2025)
- Age population, age 24, male, interpolated 452,461 (2025)
- Age population, age 24, female, interpolated 417,520 (2025)
- Age population, age 23, male, interpolated 431,734 (2025)
- Age population, age 23, female, interpolated 401,900 (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 4th out of 43 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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