Mortality rate 1-59 months in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Mortality rate 1-59 months was 1.65 in 2024. ◆ 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
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.
Mortality rate 1-59 months in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 10.71 | — |
| 1961 | 10.7 | -0.1% |
| 1962 | 10.64 | -0.6% |
| 1963 | 10.47 | -1.6% |
| 1964 | 10.21 | -2.4% |
| 1965 | 9.89 | -3.1% |
| 1966 | 9.59 | -3.1% |
| 1967 | 9.37 | -2.2% |
| 1968 | 9.27 | -1.1% |
| 1969 | 9.17 | -1.1% |
| 1970 | 8.98 | -2.0% |
| 1971 | 8.71 | -3.1% |
| 1972 | 8.37 | -3.9% |
| 1973 | 8.01 | -4.3% |
| 1974 | 7.65 | -4.4% |
| 1975 | 7.33 | -4.2% |
| 1976 | 7.08 | -3.4% |
| 1977 | 6.94 | -2.0% |
| 1978 | 6.9 | -0.6% |
| 1979 | 6.85 | -0.6% |
| 1980 | 6.73 | -1.8% |
| 1981 | 6.53 | -2.9% |
| 1982 | 6.32 | -3.2% |
| 1983 | 6.14 | -2.9% |
| 1984 | 6 | -2.2% |
| 1985 | 5.93 | -1.3% |
| 1986 | 5.88 | -0.8% |
| 1987 | 5.79 | -1.5% |
| 1988 | 5.61 | -3.0% |
| 1989 | 5.3 | -5.6% |
| 1990 | 4.84 | -8.7% |
| 1991 | 4.31 | -10.9% |
| 1992 | 3.83 | -11.2% |
| 1993 | 3.45 | -9.7% |
| 1994 | 3.21 | -7.1% |
| 1995 | 3.1 | -3.5% |
| 1996 | 3.06 | -1.2% |
| 1997 | 3.01 | -1.6% |
| 1998 | 2.92 | -3.2% |
| 1999 | 2.82 | -3.2% |
| 2000 | 2.78 | -1.7% |
| 2001 | 2.76 | -0.5% |
| 2002 | 2.74 | -0.8% |
| 2003 | 2.69 | -1.7% |
| 2004 | 2.63 | -2.3% |
| 2005 | 2.57 | -2.4% |
| 2006 | 2.5 | -2.4% |
| 2007 | 2.43 | -2.8% |
| 2008 | 2.35 | -3.4% |
| 2009 | 2.26 | -3.8% |
| 2010 | 2.17 | -4.2% |
| 2011 | 2.08 | -4.1% |
| 2012 | 2 | -3.5% |
| 2013 | 1.95 | -2.8% |
| 2014 | 1.89 | -3.0% |
| 2015 | 1.81 | -4.1% |
| 2016 | 1.73 | -4.6% |
| 2017 | 1.67 | -3.5% |
| 2018 | 1.64 | -1.7% |
| 2019 | 1.63 | -0.4% |
| 2020 | 1.64 | +0.3% |
| 2021 | 1.65 | +0.4% |
| 2022 | 1.65 | +0.3% |
| 2023 | 1.65 | -0.0% |
| 2024 | 1.65 | -0.3% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 1.65 is below the median for high income countries, which is 1.76, 94% of the median. (65 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's 1.65 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1.57, 1.0× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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
More health data for United Kingdom
- 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)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- 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)
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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