Infant mortality rates (Our World) in Hong Kong
Hong Kong: Infant mortality rates (Our World) was 0.1347 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
0.1347
Change on year
down 3.9%
World rank
233rd
of 236 countries
All-time high
8.17
in 1950
All-time low
0.1347
in 2023
Years of data
74
1950–2023
Infant mortality rates in Hong Kong, 1950–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for infant mortality rates in Hong Kong is 0.1347, measured in 2023. That is the lowest value across all 74 years on record.
The figure is down 3.9% on the previous year and down 36.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, infant mortality rates in Hong Kong peaked at 8.17 in 1950 and was at its lowest, 0.1347, in 2023.
Hong Kong ranks 233rd of 236 countries on this measure, 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 Hong Kong, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 8.17 | — |
| 1951 | 7.73 | -5.4% |
| 1952 | 7.3 | -5.6% |
| 1953 | 6.88 | -5.7% |
| 1954 | 6.48 | -5.8% |
| 1955 | 6.1 | -6.0% |
| 1956 | 5.72 | -6.1% |
| 1957 | 5.36 | -6.3% |
| 1958 | 5.01 | -6.6% |
| 1959 | 4.67 | -6.6% |
| 1960 | 4.36 | -6.8% |
| 1961 | 4.04 | -7.2% |
| 1962 | 3.77 | -6.6% |
| 1963 | 3.49 | -7.6% |
| 1964 | 3.25 | -6.8% |
| 1965 | 3.02 | -7.0% |
| 1966 | 2.84 | -6.1% |
| 1967 | 2.62 | -7.6% |
| 1968 | 2.45 | -6.7% |
| 1969 | 2.28 | -6.6% |
| 1970 | 2.13 | -6.5% |
| 1971 | 2.01 | -5.8% |
| 1972 | 1.92 | -4.6% |
| 1973 | 1.76 | -8.1% |
| 1974 | 1.66 | -5.8% |
| 1975 | 1.57 | -5.6% |
| 1976 | 1.48 | -5.5% |
| 1977 | 1.39 | -6.0% |
| 1978 | 1.31 | -5.9% |
| 1979 | 1.23 | -6.2% |
| 1980 | 1.15 | -6.5% |
| 1981 | 1.07 | -6.7% |
| 1982 | 1 | -6.6% |
| 1983 | 0.9332 | -6.8% |
| 1984 | 0.8695 | -6.8% |
| 1985 | 0.8143 | -6.3% |
| 1986 | 0.7641 | -6.2% |
| 1987 | 0.7172 | -6.1% |
| 1988 | 0.6733 | -6.1% |
| 1989 | 0.6321 | -6.1% |
| 1990 | 0.5898 | -6.7% |
| 1991 | 0.5523 | -6.4% |
| 1992 | 0.515 | -6.8% |
| 1993 | 0.4805 | -6.7% |
| 1994 | 0.4492 | -6.5% |
| 1995 | 0.4207 | -6.3% |
| 1996 | 0.395 | -6.1% |
| 1997 | 0.3852 | -2.5% |
| 1998 | 0.3508 | -8.9% |
| 1999 | 0.3331 | -5.0% |
| 2000 | 0.3183 | -4.4% |
| 2001 | 0.3067 | -3.6% |
| 2002 | 0.2979 | -2.9% |
| 2003 | 0.3023 | +1.5% |
| 2004 | 0.2863 | -5.3% |
| 2005 | 0.2816 | -1.6% |
| 2006 | 0.2767 | -1.7% |
| 2007 | 0.2708 | -2.1% |
| 2008 | 0.2637 | -2.6% |
| 2009 | 0.2551 | -3.3% |
| 2010 | 0.2454 | -3.8% |
| 2011 | 0.2347 | -4.4% |
| 2012 | 0.2234 | -4.8% |
| 2013 | 0.212 | -5.1% |
| 2014 | 0.201 | -5.2% |
| 2015 | 0.191 | -5.0% |
| 2016 | 0.1816 | -4.9% |
| 2017 | 0.1731 | -4.7% |
| 2018 | 0.1653 | -4.5% |
| 2019 | 0.1582 | -4.3% |
| 2020 | 0.1517 | -4.1% |
| 2021 | 0.1458 | -3.9% |
| 2022 | 0.1402 | -3.8% |
| 2023 | 0.1347 | -3.9% |
Hong Kong compared with similar countries
- Hong Kong's 0.1347 is below the median for high income countries, which is 0.4445, 30% of the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Hong Kong's 0.1347 is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 1.31, 10% of the median. (37 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 6.34 | 4.67 | 8.17 | 10 |
| 1960s | 3.21 | 2.28 | 4.36 | 10 |
| 1970s | 1.65 | 1.23 | 2.13 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.8625 | 0.6321 | 1.15 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.4472 | 0.3331 | 0.5898 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.2859 | 0.2551 | 0.3183 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.1986 | 0.1582 | 0.2454 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.1431 | 0.1347 | 0.1517 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Hong Kong
- 230 Montenegro 0.1718 compare
- 231 Japan 0.1649 compare
- 232 Estonia 0.1399 compare
- 234 Cayman Islands 0.1111 compare
- 235 San Marino 0.1081 compare
- 236 Iceland 0.0955 compare
More health data for Hong Kong
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -0.0171 % change on previous year (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 2 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -2.73 % 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 0.0137 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -2.11 % 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 0.0148 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is infant mortality rates in Hong Kong?
- Infant mortality rates in Hong Kong was 0.1347 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest infant mortality rates recorded in Hong Kong?
- The highest recorded value was 8.17 in 1950.
- What is the lowest infant mortality rates recorded in Hong Kong?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.1347 in 2023.
- How does Hong Kong rank for infant mortality rates?
- Hong Kong ranks 233rd out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is infant mortality rates rising or falling in Hong Kong?
- Over the last ten years it is down 36.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Hong Kong 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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