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

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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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

  1. 1 France 8,781 Number compare
  2. 2 Metropolitan France 8,206 Number compare
  3. 3 United Kingdom 3,157 Number compare
  4. 5 Ukraine 1,788 Number compare
  5. 6 Italy 1,439 Number compare
  6. 7 Spain 810 Number compare

See the full ranking of 45 places →

More health data for Germany

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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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About this data

Indicator
Infant mortality
Unit
Number
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
45 places, 2,019 data points, 1960–2024
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