Infant mortality rate (UN IGME estimate, 2024) in France
France: Infant mortality rate (UN IGME estimate, 2024) was 3.43 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
3.43
Change on year
up 0.6%
World rank
168th
of 201 countries
All-time high
51.38
in 1949
All-time low
3.08
in 2012
Years of data
76
1949–2024
Infant mortality rate in France, 1949–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2024, infant mortality rate in France stood at 3.43.
The figure is up 0.6% on the previous year and up 9.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, infant mortality rate in France peaked at 51.38 in 1949 and was at its lowest, 3.08, in 2012.
That places France 168th out of 201 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Infant mortality rate (UN IGME estimate, 2024) in France, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1949 | 51.38 | — |
| 1950 | 47.95 | -6.7% |
| 1951 | 44.67 | -6.8% |
| 1952 | 41.59 | -6.9% |
| 1953 | 38.68 | -7.0% |
| 1954 | 35.97 | -7.0% |
| 1955 | 33.44 | -7.0% |
| 1956 | 31.11 | -7.0% |
| 1957 | 28.94 | -7.0% |
| 1958 | 26.94 | -6.9% |
| 1959 | 25.18 | -6.6% |
| 1960 | 23.69 | -5.9% |
| 1961 | 22.44 | -5.3% |
| 1962 | 21.33 | -4.9% |
| 1963 | 20.34 | -4.7% |
| 1964 | 19.42 | -4.5% |
| 1965 | 18.59 | -4.3% |
| 1966 | 17.83 | -4.1% |
| 1967 | 17.13 | -3.9% |
| 1968 | 16.47 | -3.8% |
| 1969 | 15.79 | -4.1% |
| 1970 | 15.06 | -4.6% |
| 1971 | 14.33 | -4.9% |
| 1972 | 13.68 | -4.5% |
| 1973 | 13.14 | -4.0% |
| 1974 | 12.68 | -3.5% |
| 1975 | 12.25 | -3.3% |
| 1976 | 11.84 | -3.4% |
| 1977 | 11.41 | -3.6% |
| 1978 | 10.95 | -4.0% |
| 1979 | 10.51 | -4.0% |
| 1980 | 10.11 | -3.8% |
| 1981 | 9.76 | -3.5% |
| 1982 | 9.43 | -3.4% |
| 1983 | 9.1 | -3.5% |
| 1984 | 8.8 | -3.3% |
| 1985 | 8.54 | -2.9% |
| 1986 | 8.32 | -2.6% |
| 1987 | 8.12 | -2.3% |
| 1988 | 7.93 | -2.3% |
| 1989 | 7.72 | -2.7% |
| 1990 | 7.45 | -3.5% |
| 1991 | 7.11 | -4.6% |
| 1992 | 6.69 | -6.0% |
| 1993 | 6.21 | -7.2% |
| 1994 | 5.73 | -7.7% |
| 1995 | 5.29 | -7.6% |
| 1996 | 4.93 | -6.9% |
| 1997 | 4.64 | -5.8% |
| 1998 | 4.43 | -4.6% |
| 1999 | 4.25 | -4.0% |
| 2000 | 4.09 | -3.9% |
| 2001 | 3.92 | -4.0% |
| 2002 | 3.76 | -4.2% |
| 2003 | 3.6 | -4.3% |
| 2004 | 3.46 | -3.9% |
| 2005 | 3.35 | -3.1% |
| 2006 | 3.27 | -2.2% |
| 2007 | 3.22 | -1.6% |
| 2008 | 3.18 | -1.2% |
| 2009 | 3.15 | -1.1% |
| 2010 | 3.11 | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 3.09 | -0.9% |
| 2012 | 3.08 | -0.2% |
| 2013 | 3.1 | +0.7% |
| 2014 | 3.14 | +1.2% |
| 2015 | 3.19 | +1.6% |
| 2016 | 3.24 | +1.6% |
| 2017 | 3.28 | +1.2% |
| 2018 | 3.3 | +0.7% |
| 2019 | 3.31 | +0.4% |
| 2020 | 3.33 | +0.5% |
| 2021 | 3.35 | +0.6% |
| 2022 | 3.38 | +0.9% |
| 2023 | 3.41 | +0.9% |
| 2024 | 3.43 | +0.6% |
France compared with similar countries
- France's 3.43 is below the median for high income countries, which is 3.61, 95% of the median. (65 countries reporting)
- France's 3.43 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 3.42, 1.0× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 51.38 | 51.38 | 51.38 | 1 |
| 1950s | 35.45 | 25.18 | 47.95 | 10 |
| 1960s | 19.3 | 15.79 | 23.69 | 10 |
| 1970s | 12.59 | 10.51 | 15.06 | 10 |
| 1980s | 8.78 | 7.72 | 10.11 | 10 |
| 1990s | 5.67 | 4.25 | 7.45 | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.5 | 3.15 | 4.09 | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.18 | 3.08 | 3.31 | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.38 | 3.33 | 3.43 | 5 |
Countries ranked near France
- 165 Poland 3.61 compare
- 166 Denmark 3.53 compare
- 167 Ireland 3.43 compare
- 169 Switzerland 3.42 compare
- 170 Netherlands 3.4 compare
- 171 Australia and New Zealand 3.24 compare
More health data for France
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.31 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.0689 % change on previous year (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 603 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2024)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -0.7875 % 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 0.0244 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -0.8291 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per capita 0.0255 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is infant mortality rate in France?
- Infant mortality rate in France was 3.43 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest infant mortality rate recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 51.38 in 1949.
- What is the lowest infant mortality rate recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.08 in 2012.
- How does France rank for infant mortality rate?
- France ranks 168th out of 201 countries with data for 2024.
- Is infant mortality rate rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is up 9.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this France data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Infant mortality rate (UN IGME estimate, 2024). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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