Number of child deaths, annual growth rate in Germany
Germany: Number of child deaths, annual growth rate was -0.9205 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Number of child deaths, annual growth rate in Germany, 1974–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Germany recorded -0.9205 % change on previous year for number of child deaths, annual growth rate in 2024.
That represents a change of up 76.8% on the previous year and down 192.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of child deaths, annual growth rate in Germany peaked at 4 % change on previous year in 2016 and was at its lowest, -9.95 % change on previous year, in 1974.
That places Germany 58th out of 199 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.
Number of child deaths, annual growth rate in Germany, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | -9.95 % change on previous year | — |
| 1975 | -7.86 % change on previous year | -21.0% |
| 1976 | -7.47 % change on previous year | -5.0% |
| 1977 | -6.28 % change on previous year | -15.9% |
| 1978 | -6.27 % change on previous year | -0.1% |
| 1979 | -5.71 % change on previous year | -9.0% |
| 1980 | -3.34 % change on previous year | -41.4% |
| 1981 | -3.76 % change on previous year | +12.6% |
| 1982 | -5.7 % change on previous year | +51.5% |
| 1983 | -7 % change on previous year | +22.7% |
| 1984 | -7.48 % change on previous year | +7.0% |
| 1985 | -5.9 % change on previous year | -21.1% |
| 1986 | -3.54 % change on previous year | -40.0% |
| 1987 | -2.52 % change on previous year | -28.7% |
| 1988 | -3.16 % change on previous year | +25.2% |
| 1989 | -4.55 % change on previous year | +44.0% |
| 1990 | -4.4 % change on previous year | -3.3% |
| 1991 | -7.43 % change on previous year | +68.7% |
| 1992 | -9.72 % change on previous year | +30.9% |
| 1993 | -7.26 % change on previous year | -25.3% |
| 1994 | -7.29 % change on previous year | +0.3% |
| 1995 | -6.8 % change on previous year | -6.8% |
| 1996 | -3.59 % change on previous year | -47.2% |
| 1997 | -1.92 % change on previous year | -46.4% |
| 1998 | -3.86 % change on previous year | +100.7% |
| 1999 | -5.77 % change on previous year | +49.6% |
| 2000 | -4.67 % change on previous year | -19.0% |
| 2001 | -4.61 % change on previous year | -1.3% |
| 2002 | -5.19 % change on previous year | +12.5% |
| 2003 | -4.24 % change on previous year | -18.2% |
| 2004 | -3.34 % change on previous year | -21.2% |
| 2005 | -3.83 % change on previous year | +14.7% |
| 2006 | -4.26 % change on previous year | +11.0% |
| 2007 | -3.63 % change on previous year | -14.7% |
| 2008 | -3.38 % change on previous year | -7.0% |
| 2009 | -3.7 % change on previous year | +9.5% |
| 2010 | -2.3 % change on previous year | -37.7% |
| 2011 | -1.5 % change on previous year | -34.9% |
| 2012 | -1.27 % change on previous year | -15.4% |
| 2013 | -0.5513 % change on previous year | -56.6% |
| 2014 | 0.9978 % change on previous year | -281.0% |
| 2015 | 2.49 % change on previous year | +149.4% |
| 2016 | 4 % change on previous year | +60.7% |
| 2017 | 2.2 % change on previous year | -45.1% |
| 2018 | -0.8062 % change on previous year | -136.7% |
| 2019 | -1.12 % change on previous year | +38.6% |
| 2020 | -1.23 % change on previous year | +10.3% |
| 2021 | 0.5548 % change on previous year | -145.0% |
| 2022 | -2.48 % change on previous year | -547.5% |
| 2023 | -3.96 % change on previous year | +59.5% |
| 2024 | -0.9205 % change on previous year | -76.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | -7.25 % change on previous year | -9.95 % change on previous year | -5.71 % change on previous year | 6 |
| 1980s | -4.7 % change on previous year | -7.48 % change on previous year | -2.52 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | -5.8 % change on previous year | -9.72 % change on previous year | -1.92 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | -4.09 % change on previous year | -5.19 % change on previous year | -3.34 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.2131 % change on previous year | -2.3 % change on previous year | 4 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -1.61 % change on previous year | -3.96 % change on previous year | 0.5548 % change on previous year | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is number of child deaths, annual growth rate in Germany?
- Number of child deaths, annual growth rate in Germany was -0.9205 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest number of child deaths, annual growth rate recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 4 % change on previous year in 2016.
- What is the lowest number of child deaths, annual growth rate recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was -9.95 % change on previous year in 1974.
- How does Germany rank for number of child deaths, annual growth rate?
- Germany ranks 58th out of 199 countries with data for 2024.
- Is number of child deaths, annual growth rate rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is down 192.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Germany data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Number of child deaths, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Number of child deaths. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Number of child deaths United Nations Inter-agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation (2025) – processed by Our World in Data
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Number of child deaths. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.