Infant mortality rates in Germany
Germany: Infant mortality rates was 2 Rate in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
2 Rate
Change on year
up 5.3%
World rank
23rd
of 59 countries
All-time high
20.8 Rate
in 1960
All-time low
1.7 Rate
in 2010
Years of data
63
1960–2024
Infant mortality rates in Germany, 1960–2024
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Rate.
Analysis
Germany recorded 2 Rate for infant mortality rates in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 5.3% on the previous year and up 11.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, infant mortality rates in Germany peaked at 20.8 Rate in 1960 and was at its lowest, 1.7 Rate, in 2010.
Germany ranks 23rd 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 Germany, year by year
| Year | Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 20.8 Rate | — |
| 1961 | 20.1 Rate | -3.4% |
| 1962 | 19 Rate | -5.5% |
| 1963 | 17.8 Rate | -6.3% |
| 1964 | 17 Rate | -4.5% |
| 1965 | 16.6 Rate | -2.4% |
| 1966 | 16.3 Rate | -1.8% |
| 1967 | 16 Rate | -1.8% |
| 1968 | 15.7 Rate | -1.9% |
| 1969 | 16.1 Rate | +2.5% |
| 1970 | 16.4 Rate | +1.9% |
| 1971 | 15.7 Rate | -4.3% |
| 1972 | 14.7 Rate | -6.4% |
| 1973 | 14.3 Rate | -2.7% |
| 1974 | 13 Rate | -9.1% |
| 1975 | 11.6 Rate | -10.8% |
| 1976 | 9.8 Rate | -15.5% |
| 1977 | 8.4 Rate | -14.3% |
| 1978 | 7.5 Rate | -10.7% |
| 1979 | 6.9 Rate | -8.0% |
| 1980 | 6.3 Rate | -8.7% |
| 1981 | 5.4 Rate | -14.3% |
| 1982 | 4.8 Rate | -11.1% |
| 1983 | 4.6 Rate | -4.2% |
| 1984 | 4.2 Rate | -8.7% |
| 1985 | 3.8 Rate | -9.5% |
| 1986 | 3.6 Rate | -5.3% |
| 1987 | 3.5 Rate | -2.8% |
| 1988 | 3 Rate | -14.3% |
| 1989 | 3 Rate | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 2.6 Rate | -13.3% |
| 1991 | 2.5 Rate | -3.8% |
| 1992 | 2.5 Rate | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 2.4 Rate | -4.0% |
| 1994 | 2.4 Rate | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 2.4 Rate | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 2.3 Rate | -4.2% |
| 1997 | 2.2 Rate | -4.3% |
| 1998 | 2.1 Rate | -4.5% |
| 1999 | 2.2 Rate | +4.8% |
| 2000 | 2.1 Rate | -4.5% |
| 2001 | 2 Rate | -4.8% |
| 2003 | 2.1 Rate | +5.0% |
| 2004 | 2 Rate | -4.8% |
| 2005 | 1.9 Rate | -5.0% |
| 2006 | 2 Rate | +5.3% |
| 2007 | 2.1 Rate | +5.0% |
| 2008 | 1.8 Rate | -14.3% |
| 2009 | 1.8 Rate | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 1.7 Rate | -5.6% |
| 2011 | 1.9 Rate | +11.8% |
| 2012 | 1.7 Rate | -10.5% |
| 2013 | 1.7 Rate | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 1.8 Rate | +5.9% |
| 2015 | 1.8 Rate | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 1.9 Rate | +5.6% |
| 2017 | 1.8 Rate | -5.3% |
| 2018 | 1.8 Rate | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 1.8 Rate | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 1.8 Rate | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 1.8 Rate | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 1.9 Rate | +5.6% |
| 2024 | 2 Rate | +5.3% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 2 Rate is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1.8 Rate, 1.1× the median. (44 countries reporting)
- Germany's 2 Rate is above the median for high income countries, which is 1.7 Rate, 1.2× the median. (34 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 17.54 Rate | 15.7 Rate | 20.8 Rate | 10 |
| 1970s | 11.83 Rate | 6.9 Rate | 16.4 Rate | 10 |
| 1980s | 4.22 Rate | 3 Rate | 6.3 Rate | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.36 Rate | 2.1 Rate | 2.6 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
- 22 Serbia 2.1 Rate compare
- 23 France 2 Rate compare
- 23 Netherlands 2 Rate compare
- 23 Netherlands 2 Rate compare
More health data for Germany
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -2.13 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -0.9955 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,164 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 368 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2000)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -2.18 % 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 0.0216 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -2.2 % 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 Germany?
- Infant mortality rates in Germany was 2 Rate in 2024, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest infant mortality rates recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 20.8 Rate in 1960.
- What is the lowest infant mortality rates recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.7 Rate in 2010.
- How does Germany rank for infant mortality rates?
- Germany ranks 23rd out of 59 countries with data for 2024.
- Is infant mortality rates rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is up 11.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Germany 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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