Infant mortality rates (Eurostat) in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Infant mortality rates (Eurostat) was 2.2 Rate in 2017. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2017)
2.2 Rate
Change on year
up 4.8%
World rank
21st
of 64 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 21st out of 64 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.
Infant mortality rates (Eurostat) in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 13.7 Rate | — |
| 1961 | 13.7 Rate | +0.0% |
| 1962 | 13.3 Rate | -2.9% |
| 1963 | 12.7 Rate | -4.5% |
| 1964 | 12.4 Rate | -2.4% |
| 1965 | 11.7 Rate | -5.6% |
| 1966 | 11.5 Rate | -1.7% |
| 1967 | 11 Rate | -4.3% |
| 1968 | 10.8 Rate | -1.8% |
| 1969 | 10.5 Rate | -2.8% |
| 1970 | 10.7 Rate | +1.9% |
| 1971 | 10.2 Rate | -4.7% |
| 1972 | 10 Rate | -2.0% |
| 1973 | 9.7 Rate | -3.0% |
| 1974 | 9.2 Rate | -5.2% |
| 1975 | 9.3 Rate | +1.1% |
| 1976 | 8.3 Rate | -10.8% |
| 1977 | 7.9 Rate | -4.8% |
| 1978 | 7.3 Rate | -7.6% |
| 1979 | 6.8 Rate | -6.8% |
| 1980 | 6.2 Rate | -8.8% |
| 1981 | 5.3 Rate | -14.5% |
| 1982 | 5.1 Rate | -3.8% |
| 1983 | 4.7 Rate | -7.8% |
| 1984 | 4.5 Rate | -4.3% |
| 1985 | 4.4 Rate | -2.2% |
| 1986 | 4.4 Rate | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 3.9 Rate | -11.4% |
| 1988 | 3.8 Rate | -2.6% |
| 1989 | 3.6 Rate | -5.3% |
| 1990 | 3.5 Rate | -2.8% |
| 1991 | 3.4 Rate | -2.9% |
| 1992 | 3.4 Rate | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 3.4 Rate | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 3.2 Rate | -5.9% |
| 1995 | 3.3 Rate | +3.1% |
| 1996 | 3.2 Rate | -3.0% |
| 1997 | 3 Rate | -6.3% |
| 1998 | 2.9 Rate | -3.3% |
| 1999 | 3 Rate | +3.4% |
| 2000 | 2.9 Rate | -3.3% |
| 2001 | 2.7 Rate | -6.9% |
| 2002 | 2.7 Rate | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 2.6 Rate | -3.7% |
| 2007 | 2.5 Rate | -3.8% |
| 2008 | 2.4 Rate | -4.0% |
| 2009 | 2.4 Rate | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 2.3 Rate | -4.2% |
| 2011 | 2.3 Rate | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 2 Rate | -13.0% |
| 2014 | 2.1 Rate | +5.0% |
| 2015 | 2.1 Rate | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 2.2 Rate | +4.8% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 2.2 Rate is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1.8 Rate, 1.2× the median. (44 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's 2.2 Rate is above the median for high income countries, which is 1.7 Rate, 1.3× the median. (34 countries reporting)
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 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
More health data for United Kingdom
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.71 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.0265 % change on previous year (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 461 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -0.7128 % 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 0.0247 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -0.7724 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per capita 0.0261 units per person (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 21st out of 64 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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