Mortality rate 1-59 months in United Kingdom

United Kingdom: Mortality rate 1-59 months was 1.65 in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
1.65
Change on year
down 0.3%
World rank
169th
of 200 countries
All-time high
10.71
in 1960
All-time low
1.63
in 2019
Years of data
65
1960–2024

Mortality rate 1-59 months in United Kingdom, 1960–2024

246810196019922024

Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

United Kingdom recorded 1.65 for mortality rate 1-59 months in 2024.

The figure is down 0.3% on the previous year and down 13.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, mortality rate 1-59 months in United Kingdom peaked at 10.71 in 1960 and was at its lowest, 1.63, in 2019.

That places United Kingdom 169th out of 200 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 10 9.17 10.71 10
1970s 7.68 6.85 8.98 10
1980s 6.02 5.3 6.73 10
1990s 3.46 2.82 4.84 10
2000s 2.57 2.26 2.78 10
2010s 1.86 1.63 2.17 10
2020s 1.65 1.64 1.65 5

Countries ranked near United Kingdom

  1. 166 Maldives 1.73 compare
  2. 167 Greece 1.65 compare
  3. 168 Hungary 1.65 compare
  4. 170 Israel 1.63 compare
  5. 171 Republic of Korea 1.63 compare
  6. 172 Singapore 1.6 compare

See the full ranking of 249 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is mortality rate 1-59 months in United Kingdom?
Mortality rate 1-59 months in United Kingdom was 1.65 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
What is the highest mortality rate 1-59 months recorded in United Kingdom?
The highest recorded value was 10.71 in 1960.
What is the lowest mortality rate 1-59 months recorded in United Kingdom?
The lowest recorded value was 1.63 in 2019.
How does United Kingdom rank for mortality rate 1-59 months?
United Kingdom ranks 169th out of 200 countries with data for 2024.
Is mortality rate 1-59 months rising or falling in United Kingdom?
Over the last ten years it is down 13.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this United Kingdom 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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