Neonatal deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024) in France
France: Neonatal deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024) was 1,805 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
1,805
Change on year
up 2.5%
World rank
79th
of 201 countries
All-time high
14,711
in 1961
All-time low
1,761
in 2023
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Neonatal deaths in France, 1961–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
France recorded 1,805 for neonatal deaths in 2024.
That represents a change of up 2.5% on the previous year and down 2.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, neonatal deaths in France peaked at 14,711 in 1961 and was at its lowest, 1,761, in 2023.
That places France 79th out of 201 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Neonatal deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024) in France, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 14,711 | — |
| 1962 | 13,760 | -6.5% |
| 1963 | 13,863 | +0.7% |
| 1964 | 13,876 | +0.1% |
| 1965 | 13,567 | -2.2% |
| 1966 | 13,017 | -4.1% |
| 1967 | 11,573 | -11.1% |
| 1968 | 9,842 | -15.0% |
| 1969 | 8,360 | -15.1% |
| 1970 | 7,684 | -8.1% |
| 1971 | 7,804 | +1.6% |
| 1972 | 7,699 | -1.3% |
| 1973 | 7,240 | -6.0% |
| 1974 | 6,516 | -10.0% |
| 1975 | 5,964 | -8.5% |
| 1976 | 5,687 | -4.6% |
| 1977 | 5,630 | -1.0% |
| 1978 | 5,088 | -9.6% |
| 1979 | 4,678 | -8.1% |
| 1980 | 4,545 | -2.8% |
| 1981 | 4,355 | -4.2% |
| 1982 | 4,158 | -4.5% |
| 1983 | 3,757 | -9.6% |
| 1984 | 3,640 | -3.1% |
| 1985 | 3,516 | -3.4% |
| 1986 | 3,405 | -3.2% |
| 1987 | 3,226 | -5.3% |
| 1988 | 3,114 | -3.5% |
| 1989 | 2,956 | -5.1% |
| 1990 | 2,784 | -5.8% |
| 1991 | 2,607 | -6.4% |
| 1992 | 2,427 | -6.9% |
| 1993 | 2,255 | -7.1% |
| 1994 | 2,223 | -1.4% |
| 1995 | 2,281 | +2.6% |
| 1996 | 2,294 | +0.6% |
| 1997 | 2,228 | -2.9% |
| 1998 | 2,172 | -2.5% |
| 1999 | 2,102 | -3.2% |
| 2000 | 2,144 | +2.0% |
| 2001 | 2,121 | -1.1% |
| 2002 | 2,066 | -2.6% |
| 2003 | 2,005 | -3.0% |
| 2004 | 1,952 | -2.6% |
| 2005 | 1,904 | -2.5% |
| 2006 | 1,910 | +0.3% |
| 2007 | 1,862 | -2.5% |
| 2008 | 1,881 | +1.0% |
| 2009 | 1,874 | -0.4% |
| 2010 | 1,878 | +0.2% |
| 2011 | 1,835 | -2.3% |
| 2012 | 1,822 | -0.7% |
| 2013 | 1,822 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 1,857 | +1.9% |
| 2015 | 1,854 | -0.2% |
| 2016 | 1,859 | +0.3% |
| 2017 | 1,839 | -1.1% |
| 2018 | 1,835 | -0.2% |
| 2019 | 1,825 | -0.5% |
| 2020 | 1,790 | -1.9% |
| 2021 | 1,821 | +1.7% |
| 2022 | 1,826 | +0.3% |
| 2023 | 1,761 | -3.6% |
| 2024 | 1,805 | +2.5% |
France compared with similar countries
- France's 1,805 is above the median for high income countries, which is 155, 11.6× the median. (65 countries reporting)
- France's 1,805 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 167, 10.8× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 12,508 | 8,360 | 14,711 | 9 |
| 1970s | 6,399 | 4,678 | 7,804 | 10 |
| 1980s | 3,667 | 2,956 | 4,545 | 10 |
| 1990s | 2,337 | 2,102 | 2,784 | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,972 | 1,862 | 2,144 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,843 | 1,822 | 1,878 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,801 | 1,761 | 1,826 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is neonatal deaths in France?
- Neonatal deaths in France was 1,805 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest neonatal deaths recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 14,711 in 1961.
- What is the lowest neonatal deaths recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,761 in 2023.
- How does France rank for neonatal deaths?
- France ranks 79th out of 201 countries with data for 2024.
- Is neonatal deaths rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is down 2.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this France data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Neonatal deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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