Infant mortality rates in Spain
Spain: Infant mortality rates was 1.5 Rate in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
1.5 Rate
Change on year
up 25.0%
World rank
40th
of 59 countries
All-time high
16.6 Rate
in 1961
All-time low
1.2 Rate
in 2015
Years of data
65
1960–2024
Infant mortality rates in Spain, 1960–2024
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Rate.
Analysis
Spain recorded 1.5 Rate for infant mortality rates in 2024.
The figure is up 25.0% on the previous year and up 7.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, infant mortality rates in Spain peaked at 16.6 Rate in 1961 and was at its lowest, 1.2 Rate, in 2015.
Spain ranks 40th 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 Spain, year by year
| Year | Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 15.9 Rate | — |
| 1961 | 16.6 Rate | +4.4% |
| 1962 | 16.5 Rate | -0.6% |
| 1963 | 16.1 Rate | -2.4% |
| 1964 | 16.2 Rate | +0.6% |
| 1965 | 15.7 Rate | -3.1% |
| 1966 | 15.3 Rate | -2.5% |
| 1967 | 15.5 Rate | +1.3% |
| 1968 | 15 Rate | -3.2% |
| 1969 | 14.4 Rate | -4.0% |
| 1970 | 13.7 Rate | -4.9% |
| 1971 | 12.5 Rate | -8.8% |
| 1972 | 11.6 Rate | -7.2% |
| 1973 | 10.9 Rate | -6.0% |
| 1974 | 10.3 Rate | -5.5% |
| 1975 | 9.8 Rate | -4.9% |
| 1976 | 9.3 Rate | -5.1% |
| 1977 | 8.7 Rate | -6.5% |
| 1978 | 8.2 Rate | -5.7% |
| 1979 | 8 Rate | -2.4% |
| 1980 | 6.7 Rate | -16.2% |
| 1981 | 6.9 Rate | +3.0% |
| 1982 | 6.2 Rate | -10.1% |
| 1983 | 5.7 Rate | -8.1% |
| 1984 | 5.1 Rate | -10.5% |
| 1985 | 4.6 Rate | -9.8% |
| 1986 | 4.8 Rate | +4.3% |
| 1987 | 4.6 Rate | -4.2% |
| 1988 | 3.9 Rate | -15.2% |
| 1989 | 3.8 Rate | -2.6% |
| 1990 | 3.6 Rate | -5.3% |
| 1991 | 3.3 Rate | -8.3% |
| 1992 | 3.3 Rate | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 2.9 Rate | -12.1% |
| 1994 | 2.8 Rate | -3.4% |
| 1995 | 2.6 Rate | -7.1% |
| 1996 | 2.5 Rate | -3.8% |
| 1997 | 2.2 Rate | -12.0% |
| 1998 | 2 Rate | -9.1% |
| 1999 | 1.8 Rate | -10.0% |
| 2000 | 1.8 Rate | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 1.8 Rate | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 1.7 Rate | -5.6% |
| 2003 | 1.6 Rate | -5.9% |
| 2004 | 1.7 Rate | +6.2% |
| 2005 | 1.6 Rate | -5.9% |
| 2006 | 1.4 Rate | -12.5% |
| 2007 | 1.4 Rate | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 1.3 Rate | -7.1% |
| 2009 | 1.4 Rate | +7.7% |
| 2010 | 1.3 Rate | -7.1% |
| 2011 | 1.4 Rate | +7.7% |
| 2012 | 1.4 Rate | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 1.3 Rate | -7.1% |
| 2014 | 1.4 Rate | +7.7% |
| 2015 | 1.2 Rate | -14.3% |
| 2016 | 1.3 Rate | +8.3% |
| 2017 | 1.2 Rate | -7.7% |
| 2018 | 1.3 Rate | +8.3% |
| 2019 | 1.3 Rate | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 1.2 Rate | -7.7% |
| 2021 | 1.2 Rate | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 1.3 Rate | +8.3% |
| 2023 | 1.2 Rate | -7.7% |
| 2024 | 1.5 Rate | +25.0% |
Spain compared with similar countries
- Spain's 1.5 Rate is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1.8 Rate, 83% of the median. (44 countries reporting)
- Spain'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 | 15.72 Rate | 14.4 Rate | 16.6 Rate | 10 |
| 1970s | 10.3 Rate | 8 Rate | 13.7 Rate | 10 |
| 1980s | 5.23 Rate | 3.8 Rate | 6.9 Rate | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.7 Rate | 1.8 Rate | 3.6 Rate | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.57 Rate | 1.3 Rate | 1.8 Rate | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.31 Rate | 1.2 Rate | 1.4 Rate | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.28 Rate | 1.2 Rate | 1.5 Rate | 5 |
Countries ranked near Spain
More health data for Spain
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.82 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -0.2629 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,290 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 108 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -0.0396 % 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 0.0173 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -0.0227 % 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 Spain?
- Infant mortality rates in Spain was 1.5 Rate in 2024, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest infant mortality rates recorded in Spain?
- The highest recorded value was 16.6 Rate in 1961.
- What is the lowest infant mortality rates recorded in Spain?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.2 Rate in 2015.
- How does Spain rank for infant mortality rates?
- Spain ranks 40th out of 59 countries with data for 2024.
- Is infant mortality rates rising or falling in Spain?
- Over the last ten years it is up 7.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Spain 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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