Infant mortality (Our World) in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Infant mortality (Our World) was 0.4134 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
0.4134
Change on year
up 1.8%
World rank
157th
of 199 countries
All-time high
3.28
in 1949
All-time low
0.381
in 2018
Years of data
76
1949–2024
Infant mortality in United Kingdom, 1949–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, infant mortality in United Kingdom stood at 0.4134.
The figure is up 1.8% on the previous year and up 5.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, infant mortality in United Kingdom peaked at 3.28 in 1949 and was at its lowest, 0.381, in 2018.
That places United Kingdom 157th out of 199 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 Kingdom, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1949 | 3.28 | — |
| 1950 | 3.15 | -4.0% |
| 1951 | 3.02 | -4.1% |
| 1952 | 2.89 | -4.2% |
| 1953 | 2.77 | -4.3% |
| 1954 | 2.65 | -4.1% |
| 1955 | 2.55 | -3.7% |
| 1956 | 2.48 | -3.1% |
| 1957 | 2.41 | -2.5% |
| 1958 | 2.36 | -2.0% |
| 1959 | 2.33 | -1.6% |
| 1960 | 2.29 | -1.5% |
| 1961 | 2.25 | -1.6% |
| 1962 | 2.21 | -2.1% |
| 1963 | 2.15 | -2.7% |
| 1964 | 2.08 | -3.0% |
| 1965 | 2.02 | -3.1% |
| 1966 | 1.96 | -2.9% |
| 1967 | 1.91 | -2.4% |
| 1968 | 1.88 | -2.0% |
| 1969 | 1.84 | -1.8% |
| 1970 | 1.81 | -1.9% |
| 1971 | 1.77 | -2.2% |
| 1972 | 1.72 | -2.6% |
| 1973 | 1.67 | -3.2% |
| 1974 | 1.61 | -3.6% |
| 1975 | 1.54 | -4.0% |
| 1976 | 1.48 | -4.4% |
| 1977 | 1.41 | -4.5% |
| 1978 | 1.34 | -4.7% |
| 1979 | 1.27 | -5.0% |
| 1980 | 1.21 | -5.3% |
| 1981 | 1.14 | -5.4% |
| 1982 | 1.08 | -5.1% |
| 1983 | 1.03 | -4.5% |
| 1984 | 0.9952 | -3.8% |
| 1985 | 0.9655 | -3.0% |
| 1986 | 0.9402 | -2.6% |
| 1987 | 0.9123 | -3.0% |
| 1988 | 0.8776 | -3.8% |
| 1989 | 0.8352 | -4.8% |
| 1990 | 0.7858 | -5.9% |
| 1991 | 0.7348 | -6.5% |
| 1992 | 0.6895 | -6.2% |
| 1993 | 0.6533 | -5.3% |
| 1994 | 0.6256 | -4.2% |
| 1995 | 0.6062 | -3.1% |
| 1996 | 0.5926 | -2.3% |
| 1997 | 0.5818 | -1.8% |
| 1998 | 0.5722 | -1.7% |
| 1999 | 0.563 | -1.6% |
| 2000 | 0.5545 | -1.5% |
| 2001 | 0.5464 | -1.5% |
| 2002 | 0.5385 | -1.4% |
| 2003 | 0.5308 | -1.4% |
| 2004 | 0.5228 | -1.5% |
| 2005 | 0.5139 | -1.7% |
| 2006 | 0.5036 | -2.0% |
| 2007 | 0.4912 | -2.5% |
| 2008 | 0.4766 | -3.0% |
| 2009 | 0.4605 | -3.4% |
| 2010 | 0.4436 | -3.7% |
| 2011 | 0.4272 | -3.7% |
| 2012 | 0.4127 | -3.4% |
| 2013 | 0.4009 | -2.8% |
| 2014 | 0.3921 | -2.2% |
| 2015 | 0.3864 | -1.5% |
| 2016 | 0.3832 | -0.8% |
| 2017 | 0.3815 | -0.4% |
| 2018 | 0.381 | -0.1% |
| 2019 | 0.3821 | +0.3% |
| 2020 | 0.3851 | +0.8% |
| 2021 | 0.3903 | +1.4% |
| 2022 | 0.3976 | +1.9% |
| 2023 | 0.4061 | +2.1% |
| 2024 | 0.4134 | +1.8% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 0.4134 is above the median for high income countries, which is 0.3612, 1.1× the median. (65 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's 0.4134 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 0.3422, 1.2× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 3.28 | 3.28 | 3.28 | 1 |
| 1950s | 2.66 | 2.33 | 3.15 | 10 |
| 1960s | 2.06 | 1.84 | 2.29 | 10 |
| 1970s | 1.56 | 1.27 | 1.81 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.9989 | 0.8352 | 1.21 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.6405 | 0.563 | 0.7858 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.5139 | 0.4605 | 0.5545 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.3991 | 0.381 | 0.4436 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.3985 | 0.3851 | 0.4134 | 5 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
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- 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 in United Kingdom?
- Infant mortality in United Kingdom was 0.4134 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest infant mortality recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 3.28 in 1949.
- What is the lowest infant mortality recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.381 in 2018.
- How does United Kingdom rank for infant mortality?
- United Kingdom ranks 157th out of 199 countries with data for 2024.
- Is infant mortality rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is up 5.4%. 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. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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