Infant mortality rates in Czechia
Czechia: Infant mortality rates was 1.2 Rate in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
1.2 Rate
Change on year
up 33.3%
World rank
43rd
of 59 countries
All-time high
14.9 Rate
in 1965
All-time low
0.9 Rate
in 2009
Years of data
65
1960–2024
Infant mortality rates in Czechia, 1960–2024
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Rate.
Analysis
Czechia recorded 1.2 Rate for infant mortality rates in 2024.
That represents a change of up 33.3% on the previous year and up 20.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, infant mortality rates in Czechia peaked at 14.9 Rate in 1965 and was at its lowest, 0.9 Rate, in 2009.
Czechia ranks 43rd of 59 countries on this measure, 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 Czechia, year by year
| Year | Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 10.7 Rate | — |
| 1961 | 10 Rate | -6.5% |
| 1962 | 11.1 Rate | +11.0% |
| 1963 | 10.5 Rate | -5.4% |
| 1964 | 10.6 Rate | +1.0% |
| 1965 | 14.9 Rate | +40.6% |
| 1966 | 14 Rate | -6.0% |
| 1967 | 13.8 Rate | -1.4% |
| 1968 | 14 Rate | +1.4% |
| 1969 | 14.1 Rate | +0.7% |
| 1970 | 13.1 Rate | -7.1% |
| 1971 | 13.7 Rate | +4.6% |
| 1972 | 13.2 Rate | -3.6% |
| 1973 | 13.3 Rate | +0.8% |
| 1974 | 13.2 Rate | -0.8% |
| 1975 | 12.9 Rate | -2.3% |
| 1976 | 12.7 Rate | -1.6% |
| 1977 | 11.5 Rate | -9.4% |
| 1978 | 10.8 Rate | -6.1% |
| 1979 | 9.4 Rate | -13.0% |
| 1980 | 9.4 Rate | +0.0% |
| 1981 | 9.3 Rate | -1.1% |
| 1982 | 8.7 Rate | -6.5% |
| 1983 | 8.2 Rate | -5.7% |
| 1984 | 7.9 Rate | -3.7% |
| 1985 | 6.9 Rate | -12.7% |
| 1986 | 6.6 Rate | -4.3% |
| 1987 | 6.5 Rate | -1.5% |
| 1988 | 5.9 Rate | -9.2% |
| 1989 | 5.3 Rate | -10.2% |
| 1990 | 5.8 Rate | +9.4% |
| 1991 | 5.4 Rate | -6.9% |
| 1992 | 4.8 Rate | -11.1% |
| 1993 | 4.2 Rate | -12.5% |
| 1994 | 3.3 Rate | -21.4% |
| 1995 | 3.2 Rate | -3.0% |
| 1996 | 2.5 Rate | -21.9% |
| 1997 | 2.5 Rate | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 1.9 Rate | -24.0% |
| 1999 | 1.9 Rate | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 1.6 Rate | -15.8% |
| 2001 | 1.5 Rate | -6.3% |
| 2002 | 1.7 Rate | +13.3% |
| 2003 | 1.4 Rate | -17.6% |
| 2004 | 1.3 Rate | -7.1% |
| 2005 | 1.1 Rate | -15.4% |
| 2006 | 1.4 Rate | +27.3% |
| 2007 | 1.2 Rate | -14.3% |
| 2008 | 1 Rate | -16.7% |
| 2009 | 0.9 Rate | -10.0% |
| 2010 | 1 Rate | +11.1% |
| 2011 | 1.1 Rate | +10.0% |
| 2012 | 1.1 Rate | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 1 Rate | -9.1% |
| 2014 | 1 Rate | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 1 Rate | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 1.2 Rate | +20.0% |
| 2017 | 1.2 Rate | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 1.1 Rate | -8.3% |
| 2019 | 1 Rate | -9.1% |
| 2020 | 1.2 Rate | +20.0% |
| 2021 | 1 Rate | -16.7% |
| 2022 | 0.9 Rate | -10.0% |
| 2023 | 0.9 Rate | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 1.2 Rate | +33.3% |
Czechia compared with similar countries
- Czechia's 1.2 Rate is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1.8 Rate, 67% of the median. (44 countries reporting)
- Czechia's 1.2 Rate is below the median for high income countries, which is 1.7 Rate, 71% of the median. (34 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 12.37 Rate | 10 Rate | 14.9 Rate | 10 |
| 1970s | 12.38 Rate | 9.4 Rate | 13.7 Rate | 10 |
| 1980s | 7.47 Rate | 5.3 Rate | 9.4 Rate | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.55 Rate | 1.9 Rate | 5.8 Rate | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.31 Rate | 0.9 Rate | 1.7 Rate | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.07 Rate | 1 Rate | 1.2 Rate | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.04 Rate | 0.9 Rate | 1.2 Rate | 5 |
Countries ranked near Czechia
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- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -0.7726 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,169 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 34 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -5.76 % 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 0.0222 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -5.46 % 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 Czechia?
- Infant mortality rates in Czechia was 1.2 Rate in 2024, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest infant mortality rates recorded in Czechia?
- The highest recorded value was 14.9 Rate in 1965.
- What is the lowest infant mortality rates recorded in Czechia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.9 Rate in 2009.
- How does Czechia rank for infant mortality rates?
- Czechia ranks 43rd out of 59 countries with data for 2024.
- Is infant mortality rates rising or falling in Czechia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 20.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Czechia 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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