Infant mortality rates in Hungary
Hungary: Infant mortality rates was 1.5 Rate in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
1.5 Rate
Change on year
up 15.4%
World rank
40th
of 59 countries
All-time high
25.4 Rate
in 1974
All-time low
1.3 Rate
in 2020
Years of data
65
1960–2024
Infant mortality rates in Hungary, 1960–2024
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Rate.
Analysis
In 2024, infant mortality rates in Hungary stood at 1.5 Rate.
That represents a change of up 15.4% on the previous year and down 11.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, infant mortality rates in Hungary peaked at 25.4 Rate in 1974 and was at its lowest, 1.3 Rate, in 2020.
That places Hungary 40th 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 Hungary, year by year
| Year | Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 22.1 Rate | — |
| 1961 | 21.6 Rate | -2.3% |
| 1962 | 22.6 Rate | +4.6% |
| 1963 | 22.5 Rate | -0.4% |
| 1964 | 22.1 Rate | -1.8% |
| 1965 | 23.6 Rate | +6.8% |
| 1966 | 24.4 Rate | +3.4% |
| 1967 | 24.8 Rate | +1.6% |
| 1968 | 24 Rate | -3.2% |
| 1969 | 23.2 Rate | -3.3% |
| 1970 | 24.5 Rate | +5.6% |
| 1971 | 25.2 Rate | +2.9% |
| 1972 | 24.1 Rate | -4.4% |
| 1973 | 24.6 Rate | +2.1% |
| 1974 | 25.4 Rate | +3.3% |
| 1975 | 23.3 Rate | -8.3% |
| 1976 | 21.5 Rate | -7.7% |
| 1977 | 18.3 Rate | -14.9% |
| 1978 | 16.8 Rate | -8.2% |
| 1979 | 16.1 Rate | -4.2% |
| 1980 | 15.3 Rate | -5.0% |
| 1981 | 13 Rate | -15.0% |
| 1982 | 12.7 Rate | -2.3% |
| 1983 | 11.2 Rate | -11.8% |
| 1984 | 12.5 Rate | +11.6% |
| 1985 | 12.7 Rate | +1.6% |
| 1986 | 11.8 Rate | -7.1% |
| 1987 | 10.4 Rate | -11.9% |
| 1988 | 9.8 Rate | -5.8% |
| 1989 | 9.3 Rate | -5.1% |
| 1990 | 8.7 Rate | -6.5% |
| 1991 | 9 Rate | +3.4% |
| 1992 | 7.9 Rate | -12.2% |
| 1993 | 6.6 Rate | -16.5% |
| 1994 | 5.8 Rate | -12.1% |
| 1995 | 5.5 Rate | -5.2% |
| 1996 | 5.2 Rate | -5.5% |
| 1997 | 5.1 Rate | -1.9% |
| 1998 | 4.6 Rate | -9.8% |
| 1999 | 4.3 Rate | -6.5% |
| 2000 | 4.6 Rate | +7.0% |
| 2001 | 3.9 Rate | -15.2% |
| 2002 | 3.7 Rate | -5.1% |
| 2003 | 3.6 Rate | -2.7% |
| 2004 | 3.4 Rate | -5.6% |
| 2005 | 2.7 Rate | -20.6% |
| 2006 | 2.8 Rate | +3.7% |
| 2007 | 2.8 Rate | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 2.7 Rate | -3.6% |
| 2009 | 2.3 Rate | -14.8% |
| 2010 | 2.6 Rate | +13.0% |
| 2011 | 2.2 Rate | -15.4% |
| 2012 | 2.2 Rate | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 2 Rate | -9.1% |
| 2014 | 1.7 Rate | -15.0% |
| 2015 | 1.7 Rate | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 1.5 Rate | -11.8% |
| 2017 | 1.4 Rate | -6.7% |
| 2018 | 1.6 Rate | +14.3% |
| 2019 | 1.4 Rate | -12.5% |
| 2020 | 1.3 Rate | -7.1% |
| 2021 | 1.4 Rate | +7.7% |
| 2022 | 1.6 Rate | +14.3% |
| 2023 | 1.3 Rate | -18.8% |
| 2024 | 1.5 Rate | +15.4% |
Hungary compared with similar countries
- Hungary's 1.5 Rate is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1.8 Rate, 83% of the median. (44 countries reporting)
- Hungary's 1.5 Rate is below the median for high income countries, which is 1.7 Rate, 88% of the median. (34 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 23.09 Rate | 21.6 Rate | 24.8 Rate | 10 |
| 1970s | 21.98 Rate | 16.1 Rate | 25.4 Rate | 10 |
| 1980s | 11.87 Rate | 9.3 Rate | 15.3 Rate | 10 |
| 1990s | 6.27 Rate | 4.3 Rate | 9 Rate | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.25 Rate | 2.3 Rate | 4.6 Rate | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.83 Rate | 1.4 Rate | 2.6 Rate | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.42 Rate | 1.3 Rate | 1.6 Rate | 5 |
Countries ranked near Hungary
More health data for Hungary
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -2.63 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -0.5277 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,225 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 37 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -2.27 % 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 0.0224 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 Hungary?
- Infant mortality rates in Hungary was 1.5 Rate in 2024, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest infant mortality rates recorded in Hungary?
- The highest recorded value was 25.4 Rate in 1974.
- What is the lowest infant mortality rates recorded in Hungary?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.3 Rate in 2020.
- How does Hungary rank for infant mortality rates?
- Hungary ranks 40th out of 59 countries with data for 2024.
- Is infant mortality rates rising or falling in Hungary?
- Over the last ten years it is down 11.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Hungary 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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