Infant mortality in Netherlands

Netherlands: Infant mortality was 512 Number in 2019. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2019)
512 Number
Change on year
up 1.2%
World rank
9th
of 43 countries
All-time high
3,724 Number
in 1961
All-time low
482 Number
in 2017
Years of data
57
1960–2019

Infant mortality in Netherlands, 1960–2019

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Source: Eurostat. Measured in Number.

Analysis

Netherlands recorded 512 Number for infant mortality in 2019.

The figure is up 1.2% on the previous year and down 21.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, infant mortality in Netherlands peaked at 3,724 Number in 1961 and was at its lowest, 482 Number, in 2017.

That places Netherlands 9th out of 43 countries with data for 2019, putting it in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 3,278 Number 2,699 Number 3,724 Number 10
1970s 1,698 Number 1,240 Number 2,588 Number 10
1980s 1,066 Number 1,002 Number 1,205 Number 10
1990s 1,025 Number 944 Number 1,139 Number 10
2000s 736.43 Number 608 Number 928 Number 7
2010s 535.2 Number 482 Number 648 Number 10

Countries ranked near Netherlands

  1. 6 Italy 1,439 Number compare
  2. 7 Spain 810 Number compare
  3. 8 Azerbaijan 736 Number compare
  4. 10 Poland 507 Number compare
  5. 11 Romania 449 Number compare
  6. 12 Armenia 446 Number compare

See the full ranking of 45 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is infant mortality in Netherlands?
Infant mortality in Netherlands was 512 Number in 2019, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest infant mortality recorded in Netherlands?
The highest recorded value was 3,724 Number in 1961.
What is the lowest infant mortality recorded in Netherlands?
The lowest recorded value was 482 Number in 2017.
How does Netherlands rank for infant mortality?
Netherlands ranks 9th out of 43 countries with data for 2019.
Is infant mortality rising or falling in Netherlands?
Over the last ten years it is down 21.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Netherlands 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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