Mortality rate 1-59 months in Iceland

Iceland: Mortality rate 1-59 months was 1.39 in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
1.39
Change on year
down 1.0%
World rank
182nd
of 200 countries
All-time high
12.89
in 1954
All-time low
1.3
in 2013
Years of data
71
1954–2024

Mortality rate 1-59 months in Iceland, 1954–2024

2.557.51012.5195419892024

Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

In 2024, mortality rate 1-59 months in Iceland stood at 1.39.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.0% on the previous year and up 7.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, mortality rate 1-59 months in Iceland peaked at 12.89 in 1954 and was at its lowest, 1.3, in 2013.

Iceland ranks 182nd 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1950s 11.67 10.58 12.89 6
1960s 8.57 6.74 10.25 10
1970s 5.53 4.57 6.44 10
1980s 3.55 3.05 4.31 10
1990s 2.51 1.99 2.98 10
2000s 1.57 1.35 1.88 10
2010s 1.32 1.3 1.37 10
2020s 1.4 1.39 1.41 5

Countries ranked near Iceland

  1. 179 Belgium 1.5 compare
  2. 180 Spain 1.47 compare
  3. 181 Germany 1.42 compare
  4. 183 Australia 1.33 compare
  5. 184 Latvia 1.3 compare
  6. 185 Ireland 1.28 compare

See the full ranking of 249 places β†’

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All data for Iceland β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is mortality rate 1-59 months in Iceland?
Mortality rate 1-59 months in Iceland was 1.39 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
What is the highest mortality rate 1-59 months recorded in Iceland?
The highest recorded value was 12.89 in 1954.
What is the lowest mortality rate 1-59 months recorded in Iceland?
The lowest recorded value was 1.3 in 2013.
How does Iceland rank for mortality rate 1-59 months?
Iceland ranks 182nd out of 200 countries with data for 2024.
Is mortality rate 1-59 months rising or falling in Iceland?
Over the last ten years it is up 7.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Iceland 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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Indicator
Mortality rate 1-59 months
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
249 places, 12,128 data points, 1951–2024
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