Infant mortality rates in Germany including former GDR
Germany including former GDR: Infant mortality rates was 2 Rate in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
2 Rate
Change on year
up 5.3%
Rank
1st
of 2 regions
All-time high
19.7 Rate
in 1960
All-time low
1.7 Rate
in 2010
Years of data
63
1960–2024
Infant mortality rates in Germany including former GDR, 1960–2024
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Rate.
Analysis
The most recent figure for infant mortality rates in Germany including former GDR is 2 Rate, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 5.3% on the previous year and up 11.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, infant mortality rates in Germany including former GDR peaked at 19.7 Rate in 1960 and was at its lowest, 1.7 Rate, in 2010.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 16.6 Rate | 14.8 Rate | 19.7 Rate | 10 |
| 1970s | 11.25 Rate | 7 Rate | 15.2 Rate | 10 |
| 1980s | 4.44 Rate | 3.1 Rate | 6.4 Rate | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.37 Rate | 2.1 Rate | 2.7 Rate | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.98 Rate | 1.8 Rate | 2.1 Rate | 9 |
| 2010s | 1.79 Rate | 1.7 Rate | 1.9 Rate | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.88 Rate | 1.8 Rate | 2 Rate | 4 |
Countries ranked near Germany including former GDR
- 1 Kosovo* 5.4 Rate compare
- 2 Moldova 4.8 Rate compare
- 3 Luxembourg 4.5 Rate compare
- 4 Azerbaijan 3.8 Rate compare
- 4 Türkiye 3.8 Rate compare
More health data for Germany including former GDR
- Infant mortality 2,787 Number (2015)
- Life expectancy by age and sex 81.2 Year (2024)
- Infant mortality by age and sex 874 Number (2024)
- Infant mortality by mother's educational attainment level (ISCED11f) a 2,245 Number (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is infant mortality rates in Germany including former GDR?
- Infant mortality rates in Germany including former GDR was 2 Rate in 2024, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest infant mortality rates recorded in Germany including former GDR?
- The highest recorded value was 19.7 Rate in 1960.
- What is the lowest infant mortality rates recorded in Germany including former GDR?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.7 Rate in 2010.
- How does Germany including former GDR rank for infant mortality rates?
- Germany including former GDR ranks 1st out of 2 regions with data for 2024.
- Is infant mortality rates rising or falling in Germany including former GDR?
- Over the last ten years it is up 11.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Germany including former GDR 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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