Infectious and parasitic diseases death rate in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Infectious and parasitic diseases death rate was 4.21 deaths per 100,000 people in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2021)
4.21 deaths per 100,000 people
Change on year
up 10.8%
World rank
100th
of 111 countries
All-time high
54.11 deaths per 100,000 people
in 1950
All-time low
3.71 deaths per 100,000 people
in 1983
Years of data
72
1950–2021
Infectious and parasitic diseases death rate in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, 1950–2021
Source: WHO Mortality Database (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in deaths per 100,000 people.
Analysis
The most recent figure for infectious and parasitic diseases death rate in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is 4.21 deaths per 100,000 people, measured in 2021.
That represents a change of up 10.8% on the previous year and down 20.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, infectious and parasitic diseases death rate in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland peaked at 54.11 deaths per 100,000 people in 1950 and was at its lowest, 3.71 deaths per 100,000 people, in 1983.
That places United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 100th out of 111 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Infectious and parasitic diseases death rate in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, year by year
| Year | deaths per 100,000 people | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 54.11 deaths per 100,000 people | — |
| 1951 | 46.47 deaths per 100,000 people | -14.1% |
| 1952 | 36.24 deaths per 100,000 people | -22.0% |
| 1953 | 32.29 deaths per 100,000 people | -10.9% |
| 1954 | 27.46 deaths per 100,000 people | -15.0% |
| 1955 | 24.83 deaths per 100,000 people | -9.6% |
| 1956 | 20.89 deaths per 100,000 people | -15.9% |
| 1957 | 19.94 deaths per 100,000 people | -4.5% |
| 1958 | 17.88 deaths per 100,000 people | -10.3% |
| 1959 | 16.37 deaths per 100,000 people | -8.5% |
| 1960 | 15.37 deaths per 100,000 people | -6.1% |
| 1961 | 15.28 deaths per 100,000 people | -0.6% |
| 1962 | 14.33 deaths per 100,000 people | -6.2% |
| 1963 | 13.93 deaths per 100,000 people | -2.8% |
| 1964 | 12.68 deaths per 100,000 people | -8.9% |
| 1965 | 12.07 deaths per 100,000 people | -4.8% |
| 1966 | 12.25 deaths per 100,000 people | +1.5% |
| 1967 | 11.39 deaths per 100,000 people | -7.1% |
| 1968 | 8.13 deaths per 100,000 people | -28.6% |
| 1969 | 7.87 deaths per 100,000 people | -3.2% |
| 1970 | 7.23 deaths per 100,000 people | -8.1% |
| 1971 | 6.63 deaths per 100,000 people | -8.3% |
| 1972 | 6.52 deaths per 100,000 people | -1.7% |
| 1973 | 6.47 deaths per 100,000 people | -0.6% |
| 1974 | 6.22 deaths per 100,000 people | -3.9% |
| 1975 | 5.95 deaths per 100,000 people | -4.3% |
| 1976 | 5.38 deaths per 100,000 people | -9.6% |
| 1977 | 4.84 deaths per 100,000 people | -10.2% |
| 1978 | 4.9 deaths per 100,000 people | +1.3% |
| 1979 | 4.35 deaths per 100,000 people | -11.1% |
| 1980 | 4.23 deaths per 100,000 people | -2.8% |
| 1981 | 3.88 deaths per 100,000 people | -8.3% |
| 1982 | 3.85 deaths per 100,000 people | -0.8% |
| 1983 | 3.71 deaths per 100,000 people | -3.7% |
| 1984 | 3.79 deaths per 100,000 people | +2.1% |
| 1985 | 3.98 deaths per 100,000 people | +5.2% |
| 1986 | 3.98 deaths per 100,000 people | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 3.92 deaths per 100,000 people | -1.6% |
| 1988 | 3.84 deaths per 100,000 people | -1.9% |
| 1989 | 4.07 deaths per 100,000 people | +5.8% |
| 1990 | 3.82 deaths per 100,000 people | -6.1% |
| 1991 | 4.7 deaths per 100,000 people | +22.9% |
| 1992 | 4.83 deaths per 100,000 people | +2.9% |
| 1993 | 5.11 deaths per 100,000 people | +5.9% |
| 1994 | 5.03 deaths per 100,000 people | -1.6% |
| 1995 | 5.66 deaths per 100,000 people | +12.5% |
| 1996 | 5.52 deaths per 100,000 people | -2.4% |
| 1997 | 5.06 deaths per 100,000 people | -8.4% |
| 1998 | 4.85 deaths per 100,000 people | -4.3% |
| 1999 | 4.95 deaths per 100,000 people | +2.2% |
| 2000 | 4.96 deaths per 100,000 people | +0.2% |
| 2001 | 5.35 deaths per 100,000 people | +7.8% |
| 2002 | 5.26 deaths per 100,000 people | -1.6% |
| 2003 | 5.71 deaths per 100,000 people | +8.6% |
| 2004 | 5.72 deaths per 100,000 people | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 6.35 deaths per 100,000 people | +11.0% |
| 2006 | 7.24 deaths per 100,000 people | +14.0% |
| 2007 | 7.58 deaths per 100,000 people | +4.7% |
| 2008 | 6.44 deaths per 100,000 people | -15.1% |
| 2009 | 5.87 deaths per 100,000 people | -8.8% |
| 2010 | 5.12 deaths per 100,000 people | -12.8% |
| 2011 | 5.26 deaths per 100,000 people | +2.8% |
| 2012 | 4.81 deaths per 100,000 people | -8.6% |
| 2013 | 5.04 deaths per 100,000 people | +4.7% |
| 2014 | 4.84 deaths per 100,000 people | -3.9% |
| 2015 | 5.22 deaths per 100,000 people | +8.0% |
| 2016 | 5.07 deaths per 100,000 people | -3.0% |
| 2017 | 4.69 deaths per 100,000 people | -7.5% |
| 2018 | 4.83 deaths per 100,000 people | +2.9% |
| 2019 | 4.38 deaths per 100,000 people | -9.1% |
| 2020 | 3.8 deaths per 100,000 people | -13.4% |
| 2021 | 4.21 deaths per 100,000 people | +10.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 29.65 deaths per 100,000 people | 16.37 deaths per 100,000 people | 54.11 deaths per 100,000 people | 10 |
| 1960s | 12.33 deaths per 100,000 people | 7.87 deaths per 100,000 people | 15.37 deaths per 100,000 people | 10 |
| 1970s | 5.85 deaths per 100,000 people | 4.35 deaths per 100,000 people | 7.23 deaths per 100,000 people | 10 |
| 1980s | 3.93 deaths per 100,000 people | 3.71 deaths per 100,000 people | 4.23 deaths per 100,000 people | 10 |
| 1990s | 4.95 deaths per 100,000 people | 3.82 deaths per 100,000 people | 5.66 deaths per 100,000 people | 10 |
| 2000s | 6.05 deaths per 100,000 people | 4.96 deaths per 100,000 people | 7.58 deaths per 100,000 people | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.92 deaths per 100,000 people | 4.38 deaths per 100,000 people | 5.26 deaths per 100,000 people | 10 |
| 2020s | 4 deaths per 100,000 people | 3.8 deaths per 100,000 people | 4.21 deaths per 100,000 people | 2 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
- 97 Armenia 4.4 deaths per 100,000 people compare
- 98 Switzerland 4.22 deaths per 100,000 people compare
- 99 Bulgaria 4.21 deaths per 100,000 people compare
- 101 Ireland 4.03 deaths per 100,000 people compare
- 102 Poland 3.9 deaths per 100,000 people compare
- 103 New Zealand 3.81 deaths per 100,000 people compare
More health data for United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
- 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)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,134 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 461 deaths (2100)
- Population ages 50-54, male, annual growth rate -1.54 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 50-54, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 50-54, male, per capita 0.0317 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 55-59, female, annual growth rate -0.0248 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 55-59, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 55-59, female, per capita 0.0342 units per person (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is infectious and parasitic diseases death rate in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- Infectious and parasitic diseases death rate in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland was 4.21 deaths per 100,000 people in 2021, according to WHO Mortality Database (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest infectious and parasitic diseases death rate recorded in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 54.11 deaths per 100,000 people in 1950.
- What is the lowest infectious and parasitic diseases death rate recorded in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.71 deaths per 100,000 people in 1983.
- How does United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank for infectious and parasitic diseases death rate?
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 100th out of 111 countries with data for 2021.
- Is infectious and parasitic diseases death rate rising or falling in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 20.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland data come from?
- The figures come from WHO Mortality Database (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Infectious and parasitic diseases death rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Reported deaths from infectious and parasitic diseases in both sexes in those aged all ages per 100,000 people.