Neonatal infant and child deaths in Germany

Germany: Neonatal infant and child deaths was 1,647 in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
1,647
Change on year
up 0.3%
World rank
82nd
of 195 countries
All-time high
14,763
in 1970
All-time low
1,531
in 2011
Years of data
55
1970–2024

Neonatal infant and child deaths in Germany, 1970–2024

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Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

Germany recorded 1,647 for neonatal infant and child deaths in 2024.

That represents a change of up 0.3% on the previous year and up 1.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, neonatal infant and child deaths in Germany peaked at 14,763 in 1970 and was at its lowest, 1,531, in 2011.

Germany ranks 82nd of 195 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

  1. 79 France 1,805 compare
  2. 80 Jordan 1,751 compare
  3. 81 Namibia 1,676 compare
  4. 83 Kyrgyz Republic 1,623 compare
  5. 84 Saudi Arabia 1,603 compare
  6. 85 Kazakhstan, Republic of 1,586 compare

See the full ranking of 199 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is neonatal infant and child deaths in Germany?
Neonatal infant and child deaths in Germany was 1,647 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest neonatal infant and child deaths recorded in Germany?
The highest recorded value was 14,763 in 1970.
What is the lowest neonatal infant and child deaths recorded in Germany?
The lowest recorded value was 1,531 in 2011.
How does Germany rank for neonatal infant and child deaths?
Germany ranks 82nd out of 195 countries with data for 2024.
Is neonatal infant and child 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 Our World in Data, published as part of Neonatal infant and child deaths. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Neonatal infant and child deaths
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
199 places, 10,164 data points, 1952–2024
Last refreshed