Infant mortality rates (Our World) in Germany
Germany: Infant mortality rates (Our World) was 0.2969 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
0.2969
Change on year
down 4.9%
World rank
210th
of 236 countries
All-time high
5.76
in 1950
All-time low
0.2969
in 2023
Years of data
74
1950–2023
Infant mortality rates in Germany, 1950–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for infant mortality rates in Germany is 0.2969, measured in 2023. That is the lowest value across all 74 years on record.
The figure is down 4.9% on the previous year and down 10.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, infant mortality rates in Germany peaked at 5.76 in 1950 and was at its lowest, 0.2969, in 2023.
That places Germany 210th 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 Germany, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 5.76 | — |
| 1951 | 5.45 | -5.5% |
| 1952 | 5.15 | -5.5% |
| 1953 | 4.87 | -5.5% |
| 1954 | 4.6 | -5.5% |
| 1955 | 4.35 | -5.5% |
| 1956 | 4.11 | -5.5% |
| 1957 | 3.9 | -5.1% |
| 1958 | 3.79 | -2.9% |
| 1959 | 3.64 | -3.8% |
| 1960 | 3.5 | -3.8% |
| 1961 | 3.27 | -6.7% |
| 1962 | 2.97 | -9.1% |
| 1963 | 2.81 | -5.4% |
| 1964 | 2.59 | -7.9% |
| 1965 | 2.38 | -8.2% |
| 1966 | 2.33 | -1.8% |
| 1967 | 2.21 | -5.2% |
| 1968 | 2.17 | -2.1% |
| 1969 | 2.2 | +1.4% |
| 1970 | 2.17 | -1.0% |
| 1971 | 2.17 | -0.1% |
| 1972 | 2.01 | -7.5% |
| 1973 | 2.05 | +1.8% |
| 1974 | 1.98 | -3.1% |
| 1975 | 1.86 | -6.2% |
| 1976 | 1.68 | -9.7% |
| 1977 | 1.49 | -11.2% |
| 1978 | 1.42 | -4.9% |
| 1979 | 1.34 | -5.4% |
| 1980 | 1.28 | -4.9% |
| 1981 | 1.17 | -8.1% |
| 1982 | 1.1 | -5.8% |
| 1983 | 1.01 | -8.3% |
| 1984 | 0.9682 | -4.4% |
| 1985 | 0.9071 | -6.3% |
| 1986 | 0.8915 | -1.7% |
| 1987 | 0.8449 | -5.2% |
| 1988 | 0.7716 | -8.7% |
| 1989 | 0.7376 | -4.4% |
| 1990 | 0.7072 | -4.1% |
| 1991 | 0.6464 | -8.6% |
| 1992 | 0.6061 | -6.2% |
| 1993 | 0.576 | -5.0% |
| 1994 | 0.5486 | -4.8% |
| 1995 | 0.5283 | -3.7% |
| 1996 | 0.5074 | -4.0% |
| 1997 | 0.483 | -4.8% |
| 1998 | 0.4595 | -4.9% |
| 1999 | 0.4471 | -2.7% |
| 2000 | 0.4352 | -2.7% |
| 2001 | 0.4198 | -3.5% |
| 2002 | 0.4163 | -0.8% |
| 2003 | 0.4182 | +0.5% |
| 2004 | 0.413 | -1.2% |
| 2005 | 0.3854 | -6.7% |
| 2006 | 0.3791 | -1.6% |
| 2007 | 0.3914 | +3.2% |
| 2008 | 0.3495 | -10.7% |
| 2009 | 0.3465 | -0.9% |
| 2010 | 0.3467 | +0.1% |
| 2011 | 0.3587 | +3.5% |
| 2012 | 0.3302 | -7.9% |
| 2013 | 0.3304 | +0.1% |
| 2014 | 0.3258 | -1.4% |
| 2015 | 0.3285 | +0.8% |
| 2016 | 0.3517 | +7.1% |
| 2017 | 0.3233 | -8.1% |
| 2018 | 0.3174 | -1.8% |
| 2019 | 0.3189 | +0.5% |
| 2020 | 0.3061 | -4.0% |
| 2021 | 0.3029 | -1.0% |
| 2022 | 0.3121 | +3.0% |
| 2023 | 0.2969 | -4.9% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 0.2969 is below the median for high income countries, which is 0.4445, 67% of the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Germany's 0.2969 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 0.3523, 84% of the median. (56 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 4.56 | 3.64 | 5.76 | 10 |
| 1960s | 2.64 | 2.17 | 3.5 | 10 |
| 1970s | 1.82 | 1.34 | 2.17 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.9686 | 0.7376 | 1.28 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.551 | 0.4471 | 0.7072 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.3954 | 0.3465 | 0.4352 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.3332 | 0.3174 | 0.3587 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.3045 | 0.2969 | 0.3121 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Germany
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- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -2.13 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -0.9955 % change on previous year (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 368 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2000)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -2.18 % 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 0.0216 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)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per capita 0.0228 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is infant mortality rates in Germany?
- Infant mortality rates in Germany was 0.2969 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest infant mortality rates recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 5.76 in 1950.
- What is the lowest infant mortality rates recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.2969 in 2023.
- How does Germany rank for infant mortality rates?
- Germany ranks 210th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is infant mortality rates rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is down 10.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Germany 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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