Infant mortality rates by NUTS 2 region in Hungary
Hungary: Infant mortality rates by NUTS 2 region was 3.8 Rate in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
3.8 Rate
Change on year
up 26.7%
World rank
17th
of 49 countries
All-time high
15.6 Rate
in 1991
All-time low
3 Rate
in 2023
Years of data
35
1990–2024
Infant mortality rates by NUTS 2 region in Hungary, 1990–2024
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Rate.
Analysis
The most recent figure for infant mortality rates by nuts 2 region in Hungary is 3.8 Rate, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 26.7% on the previous year and down 15.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, infant mortality rates by nuts 2 region in Hungary peaked at 15.6 Rate in 1991 and was at its lowest, 3 Rate, in 2023.
That places Hungary 17th out of 49 countries with data for 2024, 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 by NUTS 2 region in Hungary, year by year
| Year | Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 14.8 Rate | — |
| 1991 | 15.6 Rate | +5.4% |
| 1992 | 14.1 Rate | -9.6% |
| 1993 | 12.5 Rate | -11.3% |
| 1994 | 11.5 Rate | -8.0% |
| 1995 | 10.7 Rate | -7.0% |
| 1996 | 10.9 Rate | +1.9% |
| 1997 | 9.9 Rate | -9.2% |
| 1998 | 9.7 Rate | -2.0% |
| 1999 | 8.4 Rate | -13.4% |
| 2000 | 9.2 Rate | +9.5% |
| 2001 | 8.1 Rate | -12.0% |
| 2002 | 7.2 Rate | -11.1% |
| 2003 | 7.3 Rate | +1.4% |
| 2004 | 6.6 Rate | -9.6% |
| 2005 | 6.2 Rate | -6.1% |
| 2006 | 5.7 Rate | -8.1% |
| 2007 | 5.9 Rate | +3.5% |
| 2008 | 5.6 Rate | -5.1% |
| 2009 | 5.1 Rate | -8.9% |
| 2010 | 5.3 Rate | +3.9% |
| 2011 | 4.9 Rate | -7.5% |
| 2012 | 4.9 Rate | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 5 Rate | +2.0% |
| 2014 | 4.5 Rate | -10.0% |
| 2015 | 4.2 Rate | -6.7% |
| 2016 | 3.9 Rate | -7.1% |
| 2017 | 3.5 Rate | -10.3% |
| 2018 | 3.3 Rate | -5.7% |
| 2019 | 3.6 Rate | +9.1% |
| 2020 | 3.4 Rate | -5.6% |
| 2021 | 3.3 Rate | -2.9% |
| 2022 | 3.6 Rate | +9.1% |
| 2023 | 3 Rate | -16.7% |
| 2024 | 3.8 Rate | +26.7% |
Hungary compared with similar countries
- Hungary's 3.8 Rate is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 3.2 Rate, 1.2× the median. (35 countries reporting)
- Hungary's 3.8 Rate is above the median for high income countries, which is 3.25 Rate, 1.2× the median. (32 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 11.81 Rate | 8.4 Rate | 15.6 Rate | 10 |
| 2000s | 6.69 Rate | 5.1 Rate | 9.2 Rate | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.31 Rate | 3.3 Rate | 5.3 Rate | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.42 Rate | 3 Rate | 3.8 Rate | 5 |
Countries ranked near Hungary
More health data for Hungary
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -2.63 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -0.5277 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,225 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 37 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -2.27 % 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 0.0224 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -2.2 % 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 by nuts 2 region in Hungary?
- Infant mortality rates by nuts 2 region in Hungary was 3.8 Rate in 2024, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest infant mortality rates by nuts 2 region recorded in Hungary?
- The highest recorded value was 15.6 Rate in 1991.
- What is the lowest infant mortality rates by nuts 2 region recorded in Hungary?
- The lowest recorded value was 3 Rate in 2023.
- How does Hungary rank for infant mortality rates by nuts 2 region?
- Hungary ranks 17th out of 49 countries with data for 2024.
- Is infant mortality rates by nuts 2 region rising or falling in Hungary?
- Over the last ten years it is down 15.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Hungary data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Infant mortality rates by NUTS 2 region. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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