Mortality rate 1-59 months in Germany
Germany: Mortality rate 1-59 months was 1.42 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
1.42
Change on year
down 0.7%
World rank
181st
of 200 countries
All-time high
12.14
in 1969
All-time low
1.42
in 2024
Years of data
56
1969–2024
Mortality rate 1-59 months in Germany, 1969–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2024, mortality rate 1-59 months in Germany stood at 1.42. That is the lowest value across all 56 years on record.
That represents a change of down 0.7% on the previous year and down 14.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, mortality rate 1-59 months in Germany peaked at 12.14 in 1969 and was at its lowest, 1.42, in 2024.
Germany ranks 181st of 200 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Mortality rate 1-59 months in Germany, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1969 | 12.14 | — |
| 1970 | 11.72 | -3.5% |
| 1971 | 11.12 | -5.1% |
| 1972 | 10.72 | -3.6% |
| 1973 | 10.66 | -0.6% |
| 1974 | 10.67 | +0.1% |
| 1975 | 10.54 | -1.3% |
| 1976 | 10.29 | -2.3% |
| 1977 | 10.12 | -1.7% |
| 1978 | 10.04 | -0.8% |
| 1979 | 9.9 | -1.4% |
| 1980 | 9.59 | -3.1% |
| 1981 | 9.16 | -4.5% |
| 1982 | 8.69 | -5.2% |
| 1983 | 8.22 | -5.3% |
| 1984 | 7.82 | -4.9% |
| 1985 | 7.49 | -4.2% |
| 1986 | 7.18 | -4.1% |
| 1987 | 6.81 | -5.2% |
| 1988 | 6.34 | -6.9% |
| 1989 | 5.79 | -8.7% |
| 1990 | 5.18 | -10.4% |
| 1991 | 4.61 | -11.1% |
| 1992 | 4.15 | -9.9% |
| 1993 | 3.84 | -7.5% |
| 1994 | 3.61 | -6.1% |
| 1995 | 3.39 | -6.0% |
| 1996 | 3.19 | -6.1% |
| 1997 | 3 | -5.7% |
| 1998 | 2.85 | -5.1% |
| 1999 | 2.72 | -4.7% |
| 2000 | 2.59 | -4.6% |
| 2001 | 2.48 | -4.4% |
| 2002 | 2.38 | -3.9% |
| 2003 | 2.3 | -3.4% |
| 2004 | 2.22 | -3.5% |
| 2005 | 2.13 | -4.3% |
| 2006 | 2.03 | -4.3% |
| 2007 | 1.97 | -3.1% |
| 2008 | 1.94 | -1.5% |
| 2009 | 1.92 | -1.2% |
| 2010 | 1.87 | -2.3% |
| 2011 | 1.81 | -3.2% |
| 2012 | 1.75 | -3.3% |
| 2013 | 1.7 | -2.8% |
| 2014 | 1.67 | -2.2% |
| 2015 | 1.64 | -1.7% |
| 2016 | 1.61 | -1.6% |
| 2017 | 1.57 | -2.4% |
| 2018 | 1.52 | -3.3% |
| 2019 | 1.47 | -3.2% |
| 2020 | 1.44 | -1.8% |
| 2021 | 1.43 | -0.6% |
| 2022 | 1.43 | -0.2% |
| 2023 | 1.43 | -0.2% |
| 2024 | 1.42 | -0.7% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 1.42 is below the median for high income countries, which is 1.76, 81% of the median. (65 countries reporting)
- Germany's 1.42 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1.57, 90% of the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 12.14 | 12.14 | 12.14 | 1 |
| 1970s | 10.58 | 9.9 | 11.72 | 10 |
| 1980s | 7.71 | 5.79 | 9.59 | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.65 | 2.72 | 5.18 | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.2 | 1.92 | 2.59 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.66 | 1.47 | 1.87 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.43 | 1.42 | 1.44 | 5 |
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More health data for Germany
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- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -0.9955 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,164 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 368 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2000)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -2.18 % 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 0.0216 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -2.2 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is mortality rate 1-59 months in Germany?
- Mortality rate 1-59 months in Germany was 1.42 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest mortality rate 1-59 months recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 12.14 in 1969.
- What is the lowest mortality rate 1-59 months recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.42 in 2024.
- How does Germany rank for mortality rate 1-59 months?
- Germany ranks 181st out of 200 countries with data for 2024.
- Is mortality rate 1-59 months rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is down 14.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Germany data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Mortality rate 1-59 months. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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