Infant mortality rates in Italy
Italy: Infant mortality rates was 1.4 Rate in 2013. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2013)
1.4 Rate
Change on year
up 7.7%
World rank
42nd
of 59 countries
All-time high
17.9 Rate
in 1963
All-time low
1.3 Rate
in 2012
Years of data
43
1960–2013
Infant mortality rates in Italy, 1960–2013
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Rate.
Analysis
Italy recorded 1.4 Rate for infant mortality rates in 2013.
The figure is up 7.7% on the previous year and down 39.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, infant mortality rates in Italy peaked at 17.9 Rate in 1963 and was at its lowest, 1.3 Rate, in 2012.
Italy ranks 42nd 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 Italy, year by year
| Year | Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 17.8 Rate | — |
| 1961 | 17.5 Rate | -1.7% |
| 1962 | 17.5 Rate | +0.0% |
| 1963 | 17.9 Rate | +2.3% |
| 1964 | 16.9 Rate | -5.6% |
| 1965 | 17.1 Rate | +1.2% |
| 1966 | 17.1 Rate | +0.0% |
| 1967 | 16.5 Rate | -3.5% |
| 1968 | 16.2 Rate | -1.8% |
| 1969 | 16.2 Rate | +0.0% |
| 1970 | 16.1 Rate | -0.6% |
| 1971 | 16 Rate | -0.6% |
| 1972 | 15.6 Rate | -2.5% |
| 1973 | 15.4 Rate | -1.3% |
| 1974 | 14.2 Rate | -7.8% |
| 1975 | 13.2 Rate | -7.0% |
| 1976 | 12.4 Rate | -6.1% |
| 1977 | 11.7 Rate | -5.6% |
| 1978 | 11.4 Rate | -2.6% |
| 1979 | 10.3 Rate | -9.6% |
| 1980 | 9.4 Rate | -8.7% |
| 1981 | 9.2 Rate | -2.1% |
| 1982 | 8.5 Rate | -7.6% |
| 1983 | 8 Rate | -5.9% |
| 1984 | 7.5 Rate | -6.2% |
| 1985 | 6.8 Rate | -9.3% |
| 1986 | 6.6 Rate | -2.9% |
| 1987 | 6.3 Rate | -4.5% |
| 1988 | 6.1 Rate | -3.2% |
| 1989 | 5.5 Rate | -9.8% |
| 1990 | 5.1 Rate | -7.3% |
| 1991 | 5 Rate | -2.0% |
| 1992 | 4.6 Rate | -8.0% |
| 1993 | 4.2 Rate | -8.7% |
| 1995 | 3.4 Rate | -19.0% |
| 1996 | 3.5 Rate | +2.9% |
| 1997 | 3.1 Rate | -11.4% |
| 1998 | 2.7 Rate | -12.9% |
| 1999 | 2.7 Rate | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 2.3 Rate | -14.8% |
| 2011 | 1.5 Rate | -34.8% |
| 2012 | 1.3 Rate | -13.3% |
| 2013 | 1.4 Rate | +7.7% |
Italy compared with similar countries
- Italy's 1.4 Rate is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1.8 Rate, 78% of the median. (44 countries reporting)
- Italy's 1.4 Rate is below the median for high income countries, which is 1.7 Rate, 82% of the median. (34 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 17.07 Rate | 16.2 Rate | 17.9 Rate | 10 |
| 1970s | 13.63 Rate | 10.3 Rate | 16.1 Rate | 10 |
| 1980s | 7.39 Rate | 5.5 Rate | 9.4 Rate | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.81 Rate | 2.7 Rate | 5.1 Rate | 9 |
| 2000s | 2.3 Rate | 2.3 Rate | 2.3 Rate | 1 |
| 2010s | 1.4 Rate | 1.3 Rate | 1.5 Rate | 3 |
Countries ranked near Italy
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Frequently asked questions
- What is infant mortality rates in Italy?
- Infant mortality rates in Italy was 1.4 Rate in 2013, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest infant mortality rates recorded in Italy?
- The highest recorded value was 17.9 Rate in 1963.
- What is the lowest infant mortality rates recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.3 Rate in 2012.
- How does Italy rank for infant mortality rates?
- Italy ranks 42nd out of 59 countries with data for 2013.
- Is infant mortality rates rising or falling in Italy?
- Over the last ten years it is down 39.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Italy 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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