Infant mortality rates in Croatia
Croatia: Infant mortality rates was 1.7 Rate in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
1.7 Rate
Change on year
down 5.6%
World rank
32nd
of 59 countries
All-time high
21 Rate
in 1960
All-time low
1.7 Rate
in 2024
Years of data
65
1960–2024
Infant mortality rates in Croatia, 1960–2024
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Rate.
Analysis
In 2024, infant mortality rates in Croatia stood at 1.7 Rate. That is the lowest value across all 65 years on record.
The figure is down 5.6% on the previous year and down 45.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, infant mortality rates in Croatia peaked at 21 Rate in 1960 and was at its lowest, 1.7 Rate, in 2024.
That places Croatia 32nd out of 59 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Infant mortality rates in Croatia, year by year
| Year | Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 21 Rate | — |
| 1961 | 19.5 Rate | -7.1% |
| 1962 | 19.9 Rate | +2.1% |
| 1963 | 19.1 Rate | -4.0% |
| 1964 | 18.4 Rate | -3.7% |
| 1965 | 17.8 Rate | -3.3% |
| 1966 | 17 Rate | -4.5% |
| 1967 | 16.9 Rate | -0.6% |
| 1968 | 17.5 Rate | +3.6% |
| 1969 | 16.9 Rate | -3.4% |
| 1970 | 15.9 Rate | -5.9% |
| 1971 | 14.2 Rate | -10.7% |
| 1972 | 14.3 Rate | +0.7% |
| 1973 | 14.8 Rate | +3.5% |
| 1974 | 14.2 Rate | -4.1% |
| 1975 | 13.8 Rate | -2.8% |
| 1976 | 12.9 Rate | -6.5% |
| 1977 | 13.6 Rate | +5.4% |
| 1978 | 12.6 Rate | -7.4% |
| 1979 | 11 Rate | -12.7% |
| 1980 | 12.2 Rate | +10.9% |
| 1981 | 10.8 Rate | -11.5% |
| 1982 | 11.1 Rate | +2.8% |
| 1983 | 11.7 Rate | +5.4% |
| 1984 | 10.5 Rate | -10.3% |
| 1985 | 10.4 Rate | -1.0% |
| 1986 | 9.4 Rate | -9.6% |
| 1987 | 8.3 Rate | -11.7% |
| 1988 | 7.7 Rate | -7.2% |
| 1989 | 6.2 Rate | -19.5% |
| 1990 | 5.9 Rate | -4.8% |
| 1991 | 6.4 Rate | +8.5% |
| 1992 | 6.8 Rate | +6.2% |
| 1993 | 5.8 Rate | -14.7% |
| 1994 | 5.2 Rate | -10.3% |
| 1995 | 4.9 Rate | -5.8% |
| 1996 | 4.3 Rate | -12.2% |
| 1997 | 4.3 Rate | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 4.1 Rate | -4.7% |
| 1999 | 4.4 Rate | +7.3% |
| 2000 | 4.2 Rate | -4.5% |
| 2001 | 4.5 Rate | +7.1% |
| 2002 | 4 Rate | -11.1% |
| 2003 | 4 Rate | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 3.4 Rate | -15.0% |
| 2005 | 3.4 Rate | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 3.2 Rate | -5.9% |
| 2007 | 3.2 Rate | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 2.7 Rate | -15.6% |
| 2009 | 3.2 Rate | +18.5% |
| 2010 | 2.6 Rate | -18.8% |
| 2011 | 2.4 Rate | -7.7% |
| 2012 | 1.9 Rate | -20.8% |
| 2013 | 2.3 Rate | +21.1% |
| 2014 | 3.1 Rate | +34.8% |
| 2015 | 2.2 Rate | -29.0% |
| 2016 | 2.1 Rate | -4.5% |
| 2017 | 2 Rate | -4.8% |
| 2018 | 2.4 Rate | +20.0% |
| 2019 | 2.2 Rate | -8.3% |
| 2020 | 2.5 Rate | +13.6% |
| 2021 | 2 Rate | -20.0% |
| 2022 | 2.5 Rate | +25.0% |
| 2023 | 1.8 Rate | -28.0% |
| 2024 | 1.7 Rate | -5.6% |
Croatia compared with similar countries
- Croatia's 1.7 Rate is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1.8 Rate, 94% of the median. (44 countries reporting)
- Croatia's 1.7 Rate is above the median for high income countries, which is 1.7 Rate, 1.0× the median. (34 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 18.4 Rate | 16.9 Rate | 21 Rate | 10 |
| 1970s | 13.73 Rate | 11 Rate | 15.9 Rate | 10 |
| 1980s | 9.83 Rate | 6.2 Rate | 12.2 Rate | 10 |
| 1990s | 5.21 Rate | 4.1 Rate | 6.8 Rate | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.58 Rate | 2.7 Rate | 4.5 Rate | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.32 Rate | 1.9 Rate | 3.1 Rate | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.1 Rate | 1.7 Rate | 2.5 Rate | 5 |
Countries ranked near Croatia
More health data for Croatia
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.0851 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,529 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 9 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -0.7791 % 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 0.0206 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -0.7449 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is infant mortality rates in Croatia?
- Infant mortality rates in Croatia was 1.7 Rate in 2024, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest infant mortality rates recorded in Croatia?
- The highest recorded value was 21 Rate in 1960.
- What is the lowest infant mortality rates recorded in Croatia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.7 Rate in 2024.
- How does Croatia rank for infant mortality rates?
- Croatia ranks 32nd out of 59 countries with data for 2024.
- Is infant mortality rates rising or falling in Croatia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 45.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Croatia data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Infant mortality rates. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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