Infant mortality rates in Finland
Finland: Infant mortality rates was 1.1 Rate in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
1.1 Rate
Change on year
up 10.0%
World rank
48th
of 59 countries
All-time high
14 Rate
in 1962
All-time low
0.8 Rate
in 2021
Years of data
65
1960–2024
Infant mortality rates in Finland, 1960–2024
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Rate.
Analysis
In 2024, infant mortality rates in Finland stood at 1.1 Rate.
That represents a change of up 10.0% on the previous year and unchanged over ten years.
Over the whole period, infant mortality rates in Finland peaked at 14 Rate in 1962 and was at its lowest, 0.8 Rate, in 2021.
Finland ranks 48th of 59 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 rates in Finland, year by year
| Year | Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 12.6 Rate | — |
| 1961 | 13.6 Rate | +7.9% |
| 1962 | 14 Rate | +2.9% |
| 1963 | 12.3 Rate | -12.1% |
| 1964 | 12.4 Rate | +0.8% |
| 1965 | 12.3 Rate | -0.8% |
| 1966 | 10.5 Rate | -14.6% |
| 1967 | 10.5 Rate | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 10 Rate | -4.8% |
| 1969 | 9.7 Rate | -3.0% |
| 1970 | 9.1 Rate | -6.2% |
| 1971 | 8.9 Rate | -2.2% |
| 1972 | 8.3 Rate | -6.7% |
| 1973 | 7.4 Rate | -10.8% |
| 1974 | 7.3 Rate | -1.4% |
| 1975 | 6.8 Rate | -6.8% |
| 1976 | 5.8 Rate | -14.7% |
| 1977 | 6.1 Rate | +5.2% |
| 1978 | 4.6 Rate | -24.6% |
| 1979 | 5.1 Rate | +10.9% |
| 1980 | 4.2 Rate | -17.6% |
| 1981 | 3.9 Rate | -7.1% |
| 1982 | 3.5 Rate | -10.3% |
| 1983 | 3.4 Rate | -2.9% |
| 1984 | 3.7 Rate | +8.8% |
| 1985 | 3.5 Rate | -5.4% |
| 1986 | 3.2 Rate | -8.6% |
| 1987 | 3.2 Rate | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 3.1 Rate | -3.1% |
| 1989 | 3.4 Rate | +9.7% |
| 1990 | 3.1 Rate | -8.8% |
| 1991 | 3.5 Rate | +12.9% |
| 1992 | 3 Rate | -14.3% |
| 1993 | 2.5 Rate | -16.7% |
| 1994 | 2.9 Rate | +16.0% |
| 1995 | 2 Rate | -31.0% |
| 1996 | 2.3 Rate | +15.0% |
| 1997 | 2.2 Rate | -4.3% |
| 1998 | 2.4 Rate | +9.1% |
| 1999 | 2.1 Rate | -12.5% |
| 2000 | 1.8 Rate | -14.3% |
| 2001 | 1.7 Rate | -5.6% |
| 2002 | 1.7 Rate | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 1.6 Rate | -5.9% |
| 2004 | 1.9 Rate | +18.7% |
| 2005 | 1.7 Rate | -10.5% |
| 2006 | 1.5 Rate | -11.8% |
| 2007 | 1.6 Rate | +6.7% |
| 2008 | 1.6 Rate | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 1.6 Rate | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 1.1 Rate | -31.2% |
| 2011 | 1.3 Rate | +18.2% |
| 2012 | 1.2 Rate | -7.7% |
| 2013 | 0.9 Rate | -25.0% |
| 2014 | 1.1 Rate | +22.2% |
| 2015 | 1 Rate | -9.1% |
| 2016 | 1 Rate | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 1.1 Rate | +10.0% |
| 2018 | 1.3 Rate | +18.2% |
| 2019 | 1.2 Rate | -7.7% |
| 2020 | 1 Rate | -16.7% |
| 2021 | 0.8 Rate | -20.0% |
| 2022 | 1.1 Rate | +37.5% |
| 2023 | 1 Rate | -9.1% |
| 2024 | 1.1 Rate | +10.0% |
Finland compared with similar countries
- Finland's 1.1 Rate is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1.8 Rate, 61% of the median. (44 countries reporting)
- Finland's 1.1 Rate is below the median for high income countries, which is 1.7 Rate, 65% of the median. (34 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 11.79 Rate | 9.7 Rate | 14 Rate | 10 |
| 1970s | 6.94 Rate | 4.6 Rate | 9.1 Rate | 10 |
| 1980s | 3.51 Rate | 3.1 Rate | 4.2 Rate | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.6 Rate | 2 Rate | 3.5 Rate | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.67 Rate | 1.5 Rate | 1.9 Rate | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.12 Rate | 0.9 Rate | 1.3 Rate | 10 |
| 2020s | 1 Rate | 0.8 Rate | 1.1 Rate | 5 |
Countries ranked near Finland
More health data for Finland
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -0.4544 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,271 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 11 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -0.4631 % 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 0.0202 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -0.1502 % 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 Finland?
- Infant mortality rates in Finland was 1.1 Rate in 2024, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest infant mortality rates recorded in Finland?
- The highest recorded value was 14 Rate in 1962.
- What is the lowest infant mortality rates recorded in Finland?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.8 Rate in 2021.
- How does Finland rank for infant mortality rates?
- Finland ranks 48th out of 59 countries with data for 2024.
- Is infant mortality rates rising or falling in Finland?
- Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Finland 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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