Infant mortality vs prenatal care in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Infant mortality vs prenatal care was 0.41 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
0.41
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
153rd
of 195 countries
All-time high
2.29
in 1960
All-time low
0.38
in 2016
Years of data
65
1960–2024
Infant mortality vs prenatal care in United Kingdom, 1960–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for infant mortality vs prenatal care in United Kingdom is 0.41, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 5.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, infant mortality vs prenatal care in United Kingdom peaked at 2.29 in 1960 and was at its lowest, 0.38, in 2016.
United Kingdom ranks 153rd of 195 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 vs prenatal care in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 2.29 | — |
| 1961 | 2.25 | -1.7% |
| 1962 | 2.21 | -1.8% |
| 1963 | 2.15 | -2.7% |
| 1964 | 2.08 | -3.3% |
| 1965 | 2.02 | -2.9% |
| 1966 | 1.96 | -3.0% |
| 1967 | 1.91 | -2.6% |
| 1968 | 1.88 | -1.6% |
| 1969 | 1.84 | -2.1% |
| 1970 | 1.81 | -1.6% |
| 1971 | 1.77 | -2.2% |
| 1972 | 1.72 | -2.8% |
| 1973 | 1.67 | -2.9% |
| 1974 | 1.61 | -3.6% |
| 1975 | 1.54 | -4.3% |
| 1976 | 1.48 | -3.9% |
| 1977 | 1.41 | -4.7% |
| 1978 | 1.34 | -5.0% |
| 1979 | 1.27 | -5.2% |
| 1980 | 1.21 | -4.7% |
| 1981 | 1.14 | -5.8% |
| 1982 | 1.08 | -5.3% |
| 1983 | 1.03 | -4.6% |
| 1984 | 1 | -2.9% |
| 1985 | 0.97 | -3.0% |
| 1986 | 0.94 | -3.1% |
| 1987 | 0.91 | -3.2% |
| 1988 | 0.88 | -3.3% |
| 1989 | 0.84 | -4.5% |
| 1990 | 0.79 | -6.0% |
| 1991 | 0.73 | -7.6% |
| 1992 | 0.69 | -5.5% |
| 1993 | 0.65 | -5.8% |
| 1994 | 0.63 | -3.1% |
| 1995 | 0.61 | -3.2% |
| 1996 | 0.59 | -3.3% |
| 1997 | 0.58 | -1.7% |
| 1998 | 0.57 | -1.7% |
| 1999 | 0.56 | -1.8% |
| 2000 | 0.55 | -1.8% |
| 2001 | 0.55 | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 0.54 | -1.8% |
| 2003 | 0.53 | -1.9% |
| 2004 | 0.52 | -1.9% |
| 2005 | 0.51 | -1.9% |
| 2006 | 0.5 | -2.0% |
| 2007 | 0.49 | -2.0% |
| 2008 | 0.48 | -2.0% |
| 2009 | 0.46 | -4.2% |
| 2010 | 0.44 | -4.3% |
| 2011 | 0.43 | -2.3% |
| 2012 | 0.41 | -4.7% |
| 2013 | 0.4 | -2.4% |
| 2014 | 0.39 | -2.5% |
| 2015 | 0.39 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 0.38 | -2.6% |
| 2017 | 0.38 | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 0.38 | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 0.38 | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 0.39 | +2.6% |
| 2021 | 0.39 | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 0.4 | +2.6% |
| 2023 | 0.41 | +2.5% |
| 2024 | 0.41 | +0.0% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 0.41 is above the median for high income countries, which is 0.36, 1.1× the median. (65 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's 0.41 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 0.34, 1.2× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2.06 | 1.84 | 2.29 | 10 |
| 1970s | 1.56 | 1.27 | 1.81 | 10 |
| 1980s | 1 | 0.84 | 1.21 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.64 | 0.56 | 0.79 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.513 | 0.46 | 0.55 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.398 | 0.38 | 0.44 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.4 | 0.39 | 0.41 | 5 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
More health data for United Kingdom
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.71 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.0265 % change on previous year (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 461 (2100)
- 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 vs prenatal care in United Kingdom?
- Infant mortality vs prenatal care in United Kingdom was 0.41 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest infant mortality vs prenatal care recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 2.29 in 1960.
- What is the lowest infant mortality vs prenatal care recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.38 in 2016.
- How does United Kingdom rank for infant mortality vs prenatal care?
- United Kingdom ranks 153rd out of 195 countries with data for 2024.
- Is infant mortality vs prenatal care rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is up 5.1%. 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 vs prenatal care. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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