Infant mortality rates (Our World) in Belgium
Belgium: Infant mortality rates (Our World) was 0.333 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
0.333
Change on year
down 3.2%
World rank
202nd
of 236 countries
All-time high
5.27
in 1950
All-time low
0.2976
in 2021
Years of data
74
1950–2023
Infant mortality rates in Belgium, 1950–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for infant mortality rates in Belgium is 0.333, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 3.2% on the previous year and down 3.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, infant mortality rates in Belgium peaked at 5.27 in 1950 and was at its lowest, 0.2976, in 2021.
That places Belgium 202nd out of 236 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Infant mortality rates (Our World) in Belgium, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 5.27 | — |
| 1951 | 4.94 | -6.3% |
| 1952 | 4.52 | -8.5% |
| 1953 | 4.15 | -8.2% |
| 1954 | 4.15 | -0.0% |
| 1955 | 4.04 | -2.5% |
| 1956 | 3.92 | -2.9% |
| 1957 | 3.61 | -8.0% |
| 1958 | 3.14 | -13.0% |
| 1959 | 3.03 | -3.4% |
| 1960 | 3.06 | +1.0% |
| 1961 | 2.82 | -8.0% |
| 1962 | 2.71 | -3.9% |
| 1963 | 2.73 | +0.6% |
| 1964 | 2.54 | -7.0% |
| 1965 | 2.32 | -8.7% |
| 1966 | 2.43 | +4.8% |
| 1967 | 2.25 | -7.2% |
| 1968 | 2.13 | -5.2% |
| 1969 | 2.12 | -0.7% |
| 1970 | 2.11 | -0.2% |
| 1971 | 2.02 | -4.6% |
| 1972 | 1.85 | -8.4% |
| 1973 | 1.71 | -7.4% |
| 1974 | 1.7 | -0.6% |
| 1975 | 1.58 | -7.0% |
| 1976 | 1.53 | -2.9% |
| 1977 | 1.36 | -11.2% |
| 1978 | 1.32 | -3.0% |
| 1979 | 1.23 | -6.8% |
| 1980 | 1.22 | -1.4% |
| 1981 | 1.14 | -6.1% |
| 1982 | 1.1 | -3.5% |
| 1983 | 1.04 | -5.6% |
| 1984 | 0.9927 | -4.5% |
| 1985 | 0.9716 | -2.1% |
| 1986 | 0.9708 | -0.1% |
| 1987 | 0.9594 | -1.2% |
| 1988 | 0.905 | -5.7% |
| 1989 | 0.8555 | -5.5% |
| 1990 | 0.8018 | -6.3% |
| 1991 | 0.8344 | +4.1% |
| 1992 | 0.8093 | -3.0% |
| 1993 | 0.7899 | -2.4% |
| 1994 | 0.7433 | -5.9% |
| 1995 | 0.6021 | -19.0% |
| 1996 | 0.5333 | -11.4% |
| 1997 | 0.5549 | +4.1% |
| 1998 | 0.5147 | -7.2% |
| 1999 | 0.4875 | -5.3% |
| 2000 | 0.4849 | -0.5% |
| 2001 | 0.452 | -6.8% |
| 2002 | 0.4369 | -3.3% |
| 2003 | 0.4124 | -5.6% |
| 2004 | 0.3828 | -7.2% |
| 2005 | 0.3737 | -2.4% |
| 2006 | 0.4058 | +8.6% |
| 2007 | 0.406 | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 0.3802 | -6.4% |
| 2009 | 0.3464 | -8.9% |
| 2010 | 0.3617 | +4.4% |
| 2011 | 0.3334 | -7.8% |
| 2012 | 0.3746 | +12.4% |
| 2013 | 0.3439 | -8.2% |
| 2014 | 0.3362 | -2.2% |
| 2015 | 0.3244 | -3.5% |
| 2016 | 0.3155 | -2.7% |
| 2017 | 0.3552 | +12.6% |
| 2018 | 0.3722 | +4.8% |
| 2019 | 0.3618 | -2.8% |
| 2020 | 0.3184 | -12.0% |
| 2021 | 0.2976 | -6.5% |
| 2022 | 0.344 | +15.6% |
| 2023 | 0.333 | -3.2% |
Belgium compared with similar countries
- Belgium's 0.333 is below the median for high income countries, which is 0.4445, 75% of the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Belgium's 0.333 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 0.3523, 95% of the median. (56 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 4.08 | 3.03 | 5.27 | 10 |
| 1960s | 2.51 | 2.12 | 3.06 | 10 |
| 1970s | 1.64 | 1.23 | 2.11 | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.02 | 0.8555 | 1.22 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.6671 | 0.4875 | 0.8344 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.4081 | 0.3464 | 0.4849 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.3479 | 0.3155 | 0.3746 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.3232 | 0.2976 | 0.344 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Belgium
More health data for Belgium
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -3.28 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -0.2923 % change on previous year (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 59 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -2.11 % 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 0.0229 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -1.96 % 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 0.024 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is infant mortality rates in Belgium?
- Infant mortality rates in Belgium was 0.333 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest infant mortality rates recorded in Belgium?
- The highest recorded value was 5.27 in 1950.
- What is the lowest infant mortality rates recorded in Belgium?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.2976 in 2021.
- How does Belgium rank for infant mortality rates?
- Belgium ranks 202nd out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is infant mortality rates rising or falling in Belgium?
- Over the last ten years it is down 3.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Belgium data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Infant mortality rates. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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