Infant mortality rates in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Infant mortality rates was 2.2 Rate in 2017. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2017)
2.2 Rate
Change on year
up 4.8%
World rank
17th
of 48 countries
All-time high
13.7 Rate
in 1960
All-time low
2 Rate
in 2013
Years of data
53
1960–2017
Infant mortality rates in United Kingdom, 1960–2017
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Rate.
Analysis
In 2017, infant mortality rates in United Kingdom stood at 2.2 Rate.
The figure is up 4.8% on the previous year and down 12.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, infant mortality rates in United Kingdom peaked at 13.7 Rate in 1960 and was at its lowest, 2 Rate, in 2013.
That places United Kingdom 17th out of 48 countries with data for 2017, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 12.13 Rate | 10.5 Rate | 13.7 Rate | 10 |
| 1970s | 8.94 Rate | 6.8 Rate | 10.7 Rate | 10 |
| 1980s | 4.59 Rate | 3.6 Rate | 6.2 Rate | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.23 Rate | 2.9 Rate | 3.5 Rate | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.6 Rate | 2.4 Rate | 2.9 Rate | 7 |
| 2010s | 2.17 Rate | 2 Rate | 2.3 Rate | 6 |
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- Age population, age 25, female, interpolated 414,009 (2025)
- Age population, age 24, male, interpolated 425,636 (2025)
- Age population, age 24, female, interpolated 403,055 (2025)
- Age population, age 23, male, interpolated 411,773 (2025)
- Age population, age 23, female, interpolated 391,155 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is infant mortality rates in United Kingdom?
- Infant mortality rates in United Kingdom was 2.2 Rate in 2017, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest infant mortality rates recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 13.7 Rate in 1960.
- What is the lowest infant mortality rates recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 2 Rate in 2013.
- How does United Kingdom rank for infant mortality rates?
- United Kingdom ranks 17th out of 48 countries with data for 2017.
- Is infant mortality rates rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is down 12.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Kingdom 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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