Infant mortality rates (Our World) in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Infant mortality rates (Our World) was 0.3703 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
0.3703
Change on year
down 3.2%
World rank
197th
of 236 countries
All-time high
3.04
in 1951
All-time low
0.3692
in 2020
Years of data
74
1950–2023
Infant mortality rates in United Kingdom, 1950–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for infant mortality rates in United Kingdom is 0.3703, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 3.2% on the previous year and down 3.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, infant mortality rates in United Kingdom peaked at 3.04 in 1951 and was at its lowest, 0.3692, in 2020.
That places United Kingdom 197th 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 United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 3.01 | — |
| 1951 | 3.04 | +0.9% |
| 1952 | 2.89 | -4.8% |
| 1953 | 2.77 | -4.0% |
| 1954 | 2.61 | -5.7% |
| 1955 | 2.58 | -1.4% |
| 1956 | 2.48 | -3.8% |
| 1957 | 2.43 | -1.9% |
| 1958 | 2.35 | -3.3% |
| 1959 | 2.3 | -2.1% |
| 1960 | 2.31 | +0.3% |
| 1961 | 2.24 | -3.1% |
| 1962 | 2.27 | +1.2% |
| 1963 | 2.19 | -3.2% |
| 1964 | 2.11 | -4.0% |
| 1965 | 1.97 | -6.4% |
| 1966 | 1.96 | -0.5% |
| 1967 | 1.86 | -5.0% |
| 1968 | 1.87 | +0.6% |
| 1969 | 1.82 | -2.6% |
| 1970 | 1.85 | +1.4% |
| 1971 | 1.78 | -3.6% |
| 1972 | 1.7 | -4.5% |
| 1973 | 1.67 | -2.2% |
| 1974 | 1.64 | -1.5% |
| 1975 | 1.56 | -5.1% |
| 1976 | 1.42 | -8.6% |
| 1977 | 1.41 | -1.1% |
| 1978 | 1.36 | -3.3% |
| 1979 | 1.32 | -3.0% |
| 1980 | 1.24 | -6.4% |
| 1981 | 1.11 | -10.2% |
| 1982 | 1.09 | -1.7% |
| 1983 | 1.02 | -6.6% |
| 1984 | 0.9681 | -5.0% |
| 1985 | 0.9404 | -2.9% |
| 1986 | 0.9511 | +1.1% |
| 1987 | 0.9236 | -2.9% |
| 1988 | 0.9024 | -2.3% |
| 1989 | 0.8424 | -6.6% |
| 1990 | 0.8038 | -4.6% |
| 1991 | 0.7347 | -8.6% |
| 1992 | 0.6528 | -11.1% |
| 1993 | 0.6328 | -3.1% |
| 1994 | 0.6131 | -3.1% |
| 1995 | 0.6141 | +0.2% |
| 1996 | 0.6166 | +0.4% |
| 1997 | 0.579 | -6.1% |
| 1998 | 0.5678 | -1.9% |
| 1999 | 0.5739 | +1.1% |
| 2000 | 0.5526 | -3.7% |
| 2001 | 0.5456 | -1.3% |
| 2002 | 0.5244 | -3.9% |
| 2003 | 0.538 | +2.6% |
| 2004 | 0.5115 | -4.9% |
| 2005 | 0.5102 | -0.3% |
| 2006 | 0.5063 | -0.8% |
| 2007 | 0.4902 | -3.2% |
| 2008 | 0.4758 | -2.9% |
| 2009 | 0.4678 | -1.7% |
| 2010 | 0.4411 | -5.7% |
| 2011 | 0.4334 | -1.7% |
| 2012 | 0.4128 | -4.8% |
| 2013 | 0.3843 | -6.9% |
| 2014 | 0.3844 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 0.3871 | +0.7% |
| 2016 | 0.3845 | -0.7% |
| 2017 | 0.3881 | +0.9% |
| 2018 | 0.3791 | -2.3% |
| 2019 | 0.3898 | +2.8% |
| 2020 | 0.3692 | -5.3% |
| 2021 | 0.3872 | +4.9% |
| 2022 | 0.3824 | -1.2% |
| 2023 | 0.3703 | -3.2% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 0.3703 is below the median for high income countries, which is 0.4445, 83% of the median. (85 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's 0.3703 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 0.3523, 1.1× the median. (56 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 2.65 | 2.3 | 3.04 | 10 |
| 1960s | 2.06 | 1.82 | 2.31 | 10 |
| 1970s | 1.57 | 1.32 | 1.85 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.9985 | 0.8424 | 1.24 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.6389 | 0.5678 | 0.8038 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.5122 | 0.4678 | 0.5526 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.3985 | 0.3791 | 0.4411 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.3773 | 0.3692 | 0.3872 | 4 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
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- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.71 % change on previous year (2100)
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- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -0.7128 % 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 0.0247 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -0.7724 % 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 0.0261 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is infant mortality rates in United Kingdom?
- Infant mortality rates in United Kingdom was 0.3703 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest infant mortality rates recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 3.04 in 1951.
- What is the lowest infant mortality rates recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.3692 in 2020.
- How does United Kingdom rank for infant mortality rates?
- United Kingdom ranks 197th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is infant mortality rates rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is down 3.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Kingdom 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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