Infant mortality rates (Our World) in Israel
Israel: Infant mortality rates (Our World) was 0.2781 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
0.2781
Change on year
up 2.9%
World rank
215th
of 236 countries
All-time high
4.85
in 1957
All-time low
0.224
in 2020
Years of data
74
1950–2023
Infant mortality rates in Israel, 1950–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2023, infant mortality rates in Israel stood at 0.2781.
That represents a change of up 2.9% on the previous year and down 10.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, infant mortality rates in Israel peaked at 4.85 in 1957 and was at its lowest, 0.224, in 2020.
Israel ranks 215th 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 Israel, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 3.74 | — |
| 1951 | 3.91 | +4.5% |
| 1952 | 3.87 | -1.0% |
| 1953 | 4.53 | +17.1% |
| 1954 | 4.32 | -4.8% |
| 1955 | 4.45 | +3.2% |
| 1956 | 4.85 | +8.8% |
| 1957 | 4.85 | +0.0% |
| 1958 | 4.28 | -11.8% |
| 1959 | 3.73 | -12.7% |
| 1960 | 3.79 | +1.4% |
| 1961 | 3.41 | -9.9% |
| 1962 | 3.88 | +13.7% |
| 1963 | 3.3 | -14.9% |
| 1964 | 3.36 | +2.0% |
| 1965 | 3.16 | -6.1% |
| 1966 | 2.82 | -10.7% |
| 1967 | 2.71 | -3.7% |
| 1968 | 2.65 | -2.4% |
| 1969 | 2.45 | -7.4% |
| 1970 | 2.3 | -6.1% |
| 1971 | 2.08 | -9.6% |
| 1972 | 2.15 | +3.0% |
| 1973 | 2.35 | +9.3% |
| 1974 | 2.4 | +2.0% |
| 1975 | 2.33 | -2.6% |
| 1976 | 2.07 | -11.2% |
| 1977 | 1.82 | -12.2% |
| 1978 | 1.77 | -2.9% |
| 1979 | 1.7 | -3.6% |
| 1980 | 1.55 | -9.0% |
| 1981 | 1.57 | +1.7% |
| 1982 | 1.47 | -6.8% |
| 1983 | 1.43 | -2.5% |
| 1984 | 1.28 | -10.8% |
| 1985 | 1.18 | -7.3% |
| 1986 | 1.14 | -3.6% |
| 1987 | 1.09 | -4.4% |
| 1988 | 0.9841 | -9.6% |
| 1989 | 0.9471 | -3.8% |
| 1990 | 0.9393 | -0.8% |
| 1991 | 0.8741 | -6.9% |
| 1992 | 0.94 | +7.5% |
| 1993 | 0.8033 | -14.5% |
| 1994 | 0.7779 | -3.2% |
| 1995 | 0.6977 | -10.3% |
| 1996 | 0.6339 | -9.1% |
| 1997 | 0.6475 | +2.1% |
| 1998 | 0.6176 | -4.6% |
| 1999 | 0.599 | -3.0% |
| 2000 | 0.5693 | -5.0% |
| 2001 | 0.5271 | -7.4% |
| 2002 | 0.5591 | +6.1% |
| 2003 | 0.5186 | -7.2% |
| 2004 | 0.4744 | -8.5% |
| 2005 | 0.4443 | -6.3% |
| 2006 | 0.4132 | -7.0% |
| 2007 | 0.3994 | -3.3% |
| 2008 | 0.3975 | -0.5% |
| 2009 | 0.3993 | +0.5% |
| 2010 | 0.3797 | -4.9% |
| 2011 | 0.3498 | -7.9% |
| 2012 | 0.3575 | +2.2% |
| 2013 | 0.3114 | -12.9% |
| 2014 | 0.3134 | +0.6% |
| 2015 | 0.3064 | -2.2% |
| 2016 | 0.2993 | -2.3% |
| 2017 | 0.3016 | +0.8% |
| 2018 | 0.2998 | -0.6% |
| 2019 | 0.2881 | -3.9% |
| 2020 | 0.224 | -22.2% |
| 2021 | 0.2795 | +24.8% |
| 2022 | 0.2702 | -3.3% |
| 2023 | 0.2781 | +2.9% |
Israel compared with similar countries
- Israel's 0.2781 is below the median for high income countries, which is 0.4445, 63% of the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Israel's 0.2781 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 1.42, 20% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 4.25 | 3.73 | 4.85 | 10 |
| 1960s | 3.15 | 2.45 | 3.88 | 10 |
| 1970s | 2.1 | 1.7 | 2.4 | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.26 | 0.9471 | 1.57 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.753 | 0.599 | 0.94 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.4702 | 0.3975 | 0.5693 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.3207 | 0.2881 | 0.3797 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.263 | 0.224 | 0.2795 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Israel
More health data for Israel
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.65 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.6956 % change on previous year (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 119 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2022)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -0.3823 % 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 0.0445 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -0.3508 % 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 0.0469 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is infant mortality rates in Israel?
- Infant mortality rates in Israel was 0.2781 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest infant mortality rates recorded in Israel?
- The highest recorded value was 4.85 in 1957.
- What is the lowest infant mortality rates recorded in Israel?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.224 in 2020.
- How does Israel rank for infant mortality rates?
- Israel ranks 215th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is infant mortality rates rising or falling in Israel?
- Over the last ten years it is down 10.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Israel 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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