Infant mortality rates in Luxembourg
Luxembourg: Infant mortality rates was 4.5 Rate in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
4.5 Rate
Change on year
up 28.6%
World rank
4th
of 59 countries
All-time high
16.3 Rate
in 1960
All-time low
0.5 Rate
in 2008
Years of data
65
1960–2024
Infant mortality rates in Luxembourg, 1960–2024
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Rate.
Analysis
Luxembourg recorded 4.5 Rate for infant mortality rates in 2024.
That represents a change of up 28.6% on the previous year and up 181.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, infant mortality rates in Luxembourg peaked at 16.3 Rate in 1960 and was at its lowest, 0.5 Rate, in 2008.
That places Luxembourg 4th out of 59 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Infant mortality rates in Luxembourg, year by year
| Year | Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 16.3 Rate | — |
| 1961 | 12.3 Rate | -24.5% |
| 1962 | 13.8 Rate | +12.2% |
| 1963 | 11.2 Rate | -18.8% |
| 1964 | 14.7 Rate | +31.2% |
| 1965 | 13.8 Rate | -6.1% |
| 1966 | 12.5 Rate | -9.4% |
| 1967 | 9.9 Rate | -20.8% |
| 1968 | 10.8 Rate | +9.1% |
| 1969 | 10.2 Rate | -5.6% |
| 1970 | 15.2 Rate | +49.0% |
| 1971 | 13.1 Rate | -13.8% |
| 1972 | 6.4 Rate | -51.1% |
| 1973 | 7.9 Rate | +23.4% |
| 1974 | 7.9 Rate | +0.0% |
| 1975 | 8.8 Rate | +11.4% |
| 1976 | 9.2 Rate | +4.5% |
| 1977 | 5.7 Rate | -38.0% |
| 1978 | 5.2 Rate | -8.8% |
| 1979 | 4.9 Rate | -5.8% |
| 1980 | 4.3 Rate | -12.2% |
| 1981 | 5.7 Rate | +32.6% |
| 1982 | 4.9 Rate | -14.0% |
| 1983 | 4.8 Rate | -2.0% |
| 1984 | 3.8 Rate | -20.8% |
| 1985 | 2.4 Rate | -36.8% |
| 1986 | 2.6 Rate | +8.3% |
| 1987 | 5.2 Rate | +100.0% |
| 1988 | 3 Rate | -42.3% |
| 1989 | 4.9 Rate | +63.3% |
| 1990 | 2.6 Rate | -46.9% |
| 1991 | 4.2 Rate | +61.5% |
| 1992 | 3.1 Rate | -26.2% |
| 1993 | 2.2 Rate | -29.0% |
| 1994 | 2.6 Rate | +18.2% |
| 1995 | 2.6 Rate | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 1.8 Rate | -30.8% |
| 1997 | 1.8 Rate | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 2.2 Rate | +22.2% |
| 1999 | 2.7 Rate | +22.7% |
| 2000 | 2.6 Rate | -3.7% |
| 2001 | 2.6 Rate | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 2.2 Rate | -15.4% |
| 2003 | 2.1 Rate | -4.5% |
| 2004 | 2 Rate | -4.8% |
| 2005 | 0.9 Rate | -55.0% |
| 2006 | 0.7 Rate | -22.2% |
| 2007 | 0.7 Rate | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 0.5 Rate | -28.6% |
| 2009 | 0.9 Rate | +80.0% |
| 2010 | 1.7 Rate | +88.9% |
| 2011 | 2.3 Rate | +35.3% |
| 2012 | 1.5 Rate | -34.8% |
| 2013 | 2.8 Rate | +86.7% |
| 2014 | 1.6 Rate | -42.9% |
| 2015 | 1.5 Rate | -6.3% |
| 2016 | 2.1 Rate | +40.0% |
| 2017 | 2.1 Rate | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 3 Rate | +42.9% |
| 2019 | 3.4 Rate | +13.3% |
| 2020 | 3.4 Rate | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 2.4 Rate | -29.4% |
| 2022 | 2.6 Rate | +8.3% |
| 2023 | 3.5 Rate | +34.6% |
| 2024 | 4.5 Rate | +28.6% |
Luxembourg compared with similar countries
- Luxembourg's 4.5 Rate is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1.8 Rate, 2.5× the median. (44 countries reporting)
- Luxembourg's 4.5 Rate is above the median for high income countries, which is 1.7 Rate, 2.6× the median. (34 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 12.55 Rate | 9.9 Rate | 16.3 Rate | 10 |
| 1970s | 8.43 Rate | 4.9 Rate | 15.2 Rate | 10 |
| 1980s | 4.16 Rate | 2.4 Rate | 5.7 Rate | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.58 Rate | 1.8 Rate | 4.2 Rate | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.52 Rate | 0.5 Rate | 2.6 Rate | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.2 Rate | 1.5 Rate | 3.4 Rate | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.28 Rate | 2.4 Rate | 4.5 Rate | 5 |
Countries ranked near Luxembourg
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- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -0.5867 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,220 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 4 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 1.63 % 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 0.0253 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 2.27 % 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 Luxembourg?
- Infant mortality rates in Luxembourg was 4.5 Rate in 2024, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest infant mortality rates recorded in Luxembourg?
- The highest recorded value was 16.3 Rate in 1960.
- What is the lowest infant mortality rates recorded in Luxembourg?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.5 Rate in 2008.
- How does Luxembourg rank for infant mortality rates?
- Luxembourg ranks 4th out of 59 countries with data for 2024.
- Is infant mortality rates rising or falling in Luxembourg?
- Over the last ten years it is up 181.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Luxembourg 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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