Infant mortality (Our World) in United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates: Infant mortality (Our World) was 0.3781 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
0.3781
Change on year
down 4.8%
World rank
163rd
of 199 countries
All-time high
14.63
in 1960
All-time low
0.3781
in 2024
Years of data
65
1960–2024
Infant mortality in United Arab Emirates, 1960–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for infant mortality in United Arab Emirates is 0.3781, measured in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 65 years on record.
The figure is down 4.8% on the previous year and down 39.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, infant mortality in United Arab Emirates peaked at 14.63 in 1960 and was at its lowest, 0.3781, in 2024.
United Arab Emirates ranks 163rd of 199 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 (Our World) in United Arab Emirates, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 14.63 | — |
| 1961 | 13.92 | -4.8% |
| 1962 | 13.22 | -5.0% |
| 1963 | 12.5 | -5.5% |
| 1964 | 11.75 | -6.0% |
| 1965 | 10.99 | -6.5% |
| 1966 | 10.22 | -7.0% |
| 1967 | 9.47 | -7.4% |
| 1968 | 8.72 | -7.9% |
| 1969 | 7.99 | -8.4% |
| 1970 | 7.29 | -8.8% |
| 1971 | 6.62 | -9.2% |
| 1972 | 6.01 | -9.2% |
| 1973 | 5.45 | -9.3% |
| 1974 | 4.93 | -9.5% |
| 1975 | 4.46 | -9.6% |
| 1976 | 4.02 | -9.8% |
| 1977 | 3.62 | -10.0% |
| 1978 | 3.25 | -10.1% |
| 1979 | 2.92 | -10.2% |
| 1980 | 2.63 | -10.1% |
| 1981 | 2.37 | -9.8% |
| 1982 | 2.15 | -9.4% |
| 1983 | 1.95 | -8.9% |
| 1984 | 1.79 | -8.3% |
| 1985 | 1.65 | -7.8% |
| 1986 | 1.53 | -7.4% |
| 1987 | 1.42 | -6.9% |
| 1988 | 1.33 | -6.5% |
| 1989 | 1.25 | -6.0% |
| 1990 | 1.18 | -5.7% |
| 1991 | 1.12 | -5.1% |
| 1992 | 1.07 | -4.7% |
| 1993 | 1.02 | -4.2% |
| 1994 | 0.9836 | -3.7% |
| 1995 | 0.9509 | -3.3% |
| 1996 | 0.9237 | -2.9% |
| 1997 | 0.9007 | -2.5% |
| 1998 | 0.8806 | -2.2% |
| 1999 | 0.8628 | -2.0% |
| 2000 | 0.8471 | -1.8% |
| 2001 | 0.8322 | -1.8% |
| 2002 | 0.8173 | -1.8% |
| 2003 | 0.8031 | -1.7% |
| 2004 | 0.7888 | -1.8% |
| 2005 | 0.7745 | -1.8% |
| 2006 | 0.7599 | -1.9% |
| 2007 | 0.745 | -2.0% |
| 2008 | 0.7301 | -2.0% |
| 2009 | 0.7149 | -2.1% |
| 2010 | 0.6994 | -2.2% |
| 2011 | 0.6833 | -2.3% |
| 2012 | 0.6667 | -2.4% |
| 2013 | 0.649 | -2.7% |
| 2014 | 0.6291 | -3.1% |
| 2015 | 0.6072 | -3.5% |
| 2016 | 0.5826 | -4.1% |
| 2017 | 0.5556 | -4.6% |
| 2018 | 0.5275 | -5.1% |
| 2019 | 0.499 | -5.4% |
| 2020 | 0.4707 | -5.7% |
| 2021 | 0.4438 | -5.7% |
| 2022 | 0.4191 | -5.6% |
| 2023 | 0.3974 | -5.2% |
| 2024 | 0.3781 | -4.8% |
United Arab Emirates compared with similar countries
- United Arab Emirates's 0.3781 is above the median for high income countries, which is 0.3612, 1.0× the median. (65 countries reporting)
- United Arab Emirates's 0.3781 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 1.2, 32% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 11.34 | 7.99 | 14.63 | 10 |
| 1970s | 4.86 | 2.92 | 7.29 | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.81 | 1.25 | 2.63 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.9888 | 0.8628 | 1.18 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.7813 | 0.7149 | 0.8471 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.6099 | 0.499 | 0.6994 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.4218 | 0.3781 | 0.4707 | 5 |
Countries ranked near United Arab Emirates
More health data for United Arab Emirates
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -0.3472 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 2.97 % change on previous year (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 287 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 6.22 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0264 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 3.35 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per capita 0.0263 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is infant mortality in United Arab Emirates?
- Infant mortality in United Arab Emirates was 0.3781 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest infant mortality recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The highest recorded value was 14.63 in 1960.
- What is the lowest infant mortality recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.3781 in 2024.
- How does United Arab Emirates rank for infant mortality?
- United Arab Emirates ranks 163rd out of 199 countries with data for 2024.
- Is infant mortality rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?
- Over the last ten years it is down 39.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Arab Emirates data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Infant mortality. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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