Neonatal infant and child deaths in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Neonatal infant and child deaths was 2,081 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
2,081
Change on year
up 2.1%
World rank
72nd
of 195 countries
All-time high
14,649
in 1961
All-time low
1,899
in 2020
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Neonatal infant and child deaths in United Kingdom, 1961–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
United Kingdom recorded 2,081 for neonatal infant and child deaths in 2024.
That represents a change of up 2.1% on the previous year and up 0.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, neonatal infant and child deaths in United Kingdom peaked at 14,649 in 1961 and was at its lowest, 1,899, in 2020.
United Kingdom ranks 72nd 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.
Neonatal infant and child deaths in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 14,649 | — |
| 1962 | 14,637 | -0.1% |
| 1963 | 14,439 | -1.4% |
| 1964 | 14,090 | -2.4% |
| 1965 | 13,526 | -4.0% |
| 1966 | 12,961 | -4.2% |
| 1967 | 12,384 | -4.5% |
| 1968 | 11,846 | -4.3% |
| 1969 | 11,318 | -4.5% |
| 1970 | 10,893 | -3.8% |
| 1971 | 10,500 | -3.6% |
| 1972 | 9,729 | -7.3% |
| 1973 | 8,954 | -8.0% |
| 1974 | 8,215 | -8.3% |
| 1975 | 7,480 | -8.9% |
| 1976 | 6,871 | -8.1% |
| 1977 | 6,298 | -8.3% |
| 1978 | 6,068 | -3.7% |
| 1979 | 5,932 | -2.2% |
| 1980 | 5,585 | -5.8% |
| 1981 | 5,019 | -10.1% |
| 1982 | 4,620 | -7.9% |
| 1983 | 4,360 | -5.6% |
| 1984 | 4,183 | -4.1% |
| 1985 | 4,095 | -2.1% |
| 1986 | 3,955 | -3.4% |
| 1987 | 3,872 | -2.1% |
| 1988 | 3,745 | -3.3% |
| 1989 | 3,592 | -4.1% |
| 1990 | 3,576 | -0.4% |
| 1991 | 3,507 | -1.9% |
| 1992 | 3,415 | -2.6% |
| 1993 | 3,281 | -3.9% |
| 1994 | 3,163 | -3.6% |
| 1995 | 3,008 | -4.9% |
| 1996 | 2,913 | -3.2% |
| 1997 | 2,833 | -2.7% |
| 1998 | 2,778 | -1.9% |
| 1999 | 2,706 | -2.6% |
| 2000 | 2,592 | -4.2% |
| 2001 | 2,495 | -3.7% |
| 2002 | 2,448 | -1.9% |
| 2003 | 2,500 | +2.1% |
| 2004 | 2,541 | +1.6% |
| 2005 | 2,534 | -0.3% |
| 2006 | 2,570 | +1.4% |
| 2007 | 2,587 | +0.7% |
| 2008 | 2,578 | -0.3% |
| 2009 | 2,489 | -3.5% |
| 2010 | 2,442 | -1.9% |
| 2011 | 2,360 | -3.4% |
| 2012 | 2,281 | -3.3% |
| 2013 | 2,123 | -6.9% |
| 2014 | 2,064 | -2.8% |
| 2015 | 2,064 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 2,083 | +0.9% |
| 2017 | 2,059 | -1.2% |
| 2018 | 2,004 | -2.7% |
| 2019 | 1,957 | -2.3% |
| 2020 | 1,899 | -3.0% |
| 2021 | 1,941 | +2.2% |
| 2022 | 1,978 | +1.9% |
| 2023 | 2,039 | +3.1% |
| 2024 | 2,081 | +2.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 13,317 | 11,318 | 14,649 | 9 |
| 1970s | 8,094 | 5,932 | 10,893 | 10 |
| 1980s | 4,303 | 3,592 | 5,585 | 10 |
| 1990s | 3,118 | 2,706 | 3,576 | 10 |
| 2000s | 2,533 | 2,448 | 2,592 | 10 |
| 2010s | 2,144 | 1,957 | 2,442 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,988 | 1,899 | 2,081 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is neonatal infant and child deaths in United Kingdom?
- Neonatal infant and child deaths in United Kingdom was 2,081 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest neonatal infant and child deaths recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 14,649 in 1961.
- What is the lowest neonatal infant and child deaths recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,899 in 2020.
- How does United Kingdom rank for neonatal infant and child deaths?
- United Kingdom ranks 72nd out of 195 countries with data for 2024.
- Is neonatal infant and child deaths rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is up 0.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Kingdom 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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