Neonatal deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024) in Germany
Germany: Neonatal deaths was 1,647 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
1,647
Change on year
up 0.3%
World rank
82nd
of 201 countries
All-time high
14,763
in 1970
All-time low
1,531
in 2011
Years of data
55
1970–2024
Neonatal deaths in Germany, 1970–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2024, neonatal deaths in Germany stood at 1,647.
The figure is up 0.3% on the previous year and up 1.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, neonatal deaths in Germany peaked at 14,763 in 1970 and was at its lowest, 1,531, in 2011.
Germany ranks 82nd of 201 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Neonatal deaths in Germany, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 14,763 | — |
| 1971 | 13,911 | -5.8% |
| 1972 | 12,020 | -13.6% |
| 1973 | 10,159 | -15.5% |
| 1974 | 9,172 | -9.7% |
| 1975 | 8,117 | -11.5% |
| 1976 | 7,395 | -8.9% |
| 1977 | 6,588 | -10.9% |
| 1978 | 5,720 | -13.2% |
| 1979 | 5,013 | -12.4% |
| 1980 | 4,681 | -6.6% |
| 1981 | 4,255 | -9.1% |
| 1982 | 3,928 | -7.7% |
| 1983 | 3,530 | -10.1% |
| 1984 | 3,230 | -8.5% |
| 1985 | 2,999 | -7.2% |
| 1986 | 2,904 | -3.2% |
| 1987 | 2,841 | -2.2% |
| 1988 | 2,865 | +0.8% |
| 1989 | 2,880 | +0.5% |
| 1990 | 3,051 | +5.9% |
| 1991 | 2,896 | -5.1% |
| 1992 | 2,807 | -3.1% |
| 1993 | 2,689 | -4.2% |
| 1994 | 2,492 | -7.3% |
| 1995 | 2,389 | -4.1% |
| 1996 | 2,414 | +1.0% |
| 1997 | 2,406 | -0.3% |
| 1998 | 2,296 | -4.6% |
| 1999 | 2,163 | -5.8% |
| 2000 | 2,120 | -2.0% |
| 2001 | 2,019 | -4.8% |
| 2002 | 1,957 | -3.1% |
| 2003 | 1,900 | -2.9% |
| 2004 | 1,875 | -1.3% |
| 2005 | 1,809 | -3.5% |
| 2006 | 1,771 | -2.1% |
| 2007 | 1,713 | -3.3% |
| 2008 | 1,648 | -3.8% |
| 2009 | 1,557 | -5.5% |
| 2010 | 1,559 | +0.1% |
| 2011 | 1,531 | -1.8% |
| 2012 | 1,557 | +1.7% |
| 2013 | 1,555 | -0.1% |
| 2014 | 1,625 | +4.5% |
| 2015 | 1,673 | +3.0% |
| 2016 | 1,793 | +7.2% |
| 2017 | 1,785 | -0.4% |
| 2018 | 1,794 | +0.5% |
| 2019 | 1,774 | -1.1% |
| 2020 | 1,760 | -0.8% |
| 2021 | 1,798 | +2.2% |
| 2022 | 1,659 | -7.7% |
| 2023 | 1,642 | -1.0% |
| 2024 | 1,647 | +0.3% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 1,647 is above the median for high income countries, which is 155, 10.6× the median. (65 countries reporting)
- Germany's 1,647 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 167, 9.9× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 9,286 | 5,013 | 14,763 | 10 |
| 1980s | 3,411 | 2,841 | 4,681 | 10 |
| 1990s | 2,560 | 2,163 | 3,051 | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,837 | 1,557 | 2,120 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,665 | 1,531 | 1,794 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,701 | 1,642 | 1,798 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Germany
- 79 France 1,805 compare
- 80 Jordan 1,751 compare
- 81 Namibia 1,676 compare
- 83 Kyrgyzstan 1,623 compare
- 84 Saudi Arabia 1,603 compare
- 85 Kazakhstan 1,586 compare
More health data for Germany
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -2.13 % change on previous year (2100)
- 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 neonatal deaths in Germany?
- Neonatal deaths in Germany was 1,647 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest neonatal deaths recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 14,763 in 1970.
- What is the lowest neonatal deaths recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,531 in 2011.
- How does Germany rank for neonatal deaths?
- Germany ranks 82nd out of 201 countries with data for 2024.
- Is neonatal deaths rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1.4%. 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 Neonatal deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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