Infant mortality rate (UN IGME estimate, 2024) in Ireland
Ireland: Infant mortality rate (UN IGME estimate, 2024) was 3.43 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
3.43
Change on year
up 1.8%
World rank
167th
of 201 countries
All-time high
46.82
in 1949
All-time low
3
in 2018
Years of data
76
1949–2024
Infant mortality rate in Ireland, 1949–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for infant mortality rate in Ireland is 3.43, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.8% on the previous year and up 5.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, infant mortality rate in Ireland peaked at 46.82 in 1949 and was at its lowest, 3, in 2018.
Ireland ranks 167th of 201 countries on this measure, 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 Ireland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1949 | 46.82 | — |
| 1950 | 45.23 | -3.4% |
| 1951 | 43.55 | -3.7% |
| 1952 | 41.72 | -4.2% |
| 1953 | 39.86 | -4.5% |
| 1954 | 38.12 | -4.4% |
| 1955 | 36.56 | -4.1% |
| 1956 | 35.23 | -3.7% |
| 1957 | 34.09 | -3.2% |
| 1958 | 32.96 | -3.3% |
| 1959 | 31.72 | -3.7% |
| 1960 | 30.42 | -4.1% |
| 1961 | 29.22 | -4.0% |
| 1962 | 28.15 | -3.7% |
| 1963 | 27.12 | -3.7% |
| 1964 | 26.02 | -4.1% |
| 1965 | 24.81 | -4.6% |
| 1966 | 23.46 | -5.5% |
| 1967 | 22.03 | -6.1% |
| 1968 | 20.74 | -5.8% |
| 1969 | 19.76 | -4.8% |
| 1970 | 19.07 | -3.5% |
| 1971 | 18.61 | -2.4% |
| 1972 | 18.28 | -1.8% |
| 1973 | 17.96 | -1.8% |
| 1974 | 17.51 | -2.5% |
| 1975 | 16.9 | -3.5% |
| 1976 | 16.12 | -4.6% |
| 1977 | 15.2 | -5.7% |
| 1978 | 14.15 | -6.9% |
| 1979 | 13.02 | -8.0% |
| 1980 | 11.92 | -8.4% |
| 1981 | 10.99 | -7.8% |
| 1982 | 10.28 | -6.5% |
| 1983 | 9.72 | -5.4% |
| 1984 | 9.26 | -4.8% |
| 1985 | 8.89 | -4.0% |
| 1986 | 8.62 | -3.0% |
| 1987 | 8.43 | -2.2% |
| 1988 | 8.24 | -2.3% |
| 1989 | 7.97 | -3.3% |
| 1990 | 7.61 | -4.5% |
| 1991 | 7.18 | -5.7% |
| 1992 | 6.73 | -6.2% |
| 1993 | 6.36 | -5.5% |
| 1994 | 6.14 | -3.4% |
| 1995 | 6.06 | -1.3% |
| 1996 | 6.06 | -0.0% |
| 1997 | 6.09 | +0.5% |
| 1998 | 6.12 | +0.5% |
| 1999 | 6.1 | -0.4% |
| 2000 | 6 | -1.7% |
| 2001 | 5.78 | -3.6% |
| 2002 | 5.46 | -5.6% |
| 2003 | 5.09 | -6.8% |
| 2004 | 4.71 | -7.5% |
| 2005 | 4.37 | -7.2% |
| 2006 | 4.1 | -6.2% |
| 2007 | 3.9 | -4.7% |
| 2008 | 3.76 | -3.6% |
| 2009 | 3.65 | -3.0% |
| 2010 | 3.56 | -2.6% |
| 2011 | 3.48 | -2.3% |
| 2012 | 3.4 | -2.1% |
| 2013 | 3.33 | -2.1% |
| 2014 | 3.26 | -2.3% |
| 2015 | 3.18 | -2.4% |
| 2016 | 3.1 | -2.5% |
| 2017 | 3.03 | -2.1% |
| 2018 | 3 | -1.1% |
| 2019 | 3.01 | +0.5% |
| 2020 | 3.07 | +1.9% |
| 2021 | 3.16 | +3.0% |
| 2022 | 3.27 | +3.5% |
| 2023 | 3.37 | +3.0% |
| 2024 | 3.43 | +1.8% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 3.43 is below the median for high income countries, which is 3.61, 95% of the median. (65 countries reporting)
- Ireland'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 | 46.82 | 46.82 | 46.82 | 1 |
| 1950s | 37.9 | 31.72 | 45.23 | 10 |
| 1960s | 25.17 | 19.76 | 30.42 | 10 |
| 1970s | 16.68 | 13.02 | 19.07 | 10 |
| 1980s | 9.43 | 7.97 | 11.92 | 10 |
| 1990s | 6.45 | 6.06 | 7.61 | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.68 | 3.65 | 6 | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.23 | 3 | 3.56 | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.26 | 3.07 | 3.43 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
- 164 United Arab Emirates 3.78 compare
- 165 Poland 3.61 compare
- 166 Denmark 3.53 compare
- 168 France 3.43 compare
- 169 Switzerland 3.42 compare
- 170 Netherlands 3.4 compare
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- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -4.76 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.89 % change on previous year (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 20 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -0.7228 % 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 0.026 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -0.6489 % 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 0.0274 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is infant mortality rate in Ireland?
- Infant mortality rate in Ireland was 3.43 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest infant mortality rate recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 46.82 in 1949.
- What is the lowest infant mortality rate recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 3 in 2018.
- How does Ireland rank for infant mortality rate?
- Ireland ranks 167th out of 201 countries with data for 2024.
- Is infant mortality rate rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 5.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ireland 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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