Number of child deaths unwpp in France
France: Number of child deaths unwpp was 2,691 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
2,691
Change on year
down 12.6%
World rank
88th
of 236 countries
All-time high
51,820
in 1950
All-time low
2,691
in 2023
Years of data
74
1950–2023
Number of child deaths unwpp in France, 1950–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
France recorded 2,691 for number of child deaths unwpp in 2023. That is the lowest value across all 74 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 12.6% on the previous year and down 19.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of child deaths unwpp in France peaked at 51,820 in 1950 and was at its lowest, 2,691, in 2023.
France ranks 88th of 236 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.
Number of child deaths unwpp in France, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 51,820 | — |
| 1951 | 49,753 | -4.0% |
| 1952 | 45,580 | -8.4% |
| 1953 | 40,648 | -10.8% |
| 1954 | 40,031 | -1.5% |
| 1955 | 37,787 | -5.6% |
| 1956 | 35,007 | -7.4% |
| 1957 | 33,553 | -4.2% |
| 1958 | 30,606 | -8.8% |
| 1959 | 29,332 | -4.2% |
| 1960 | 26,644 | -9.2% |
| 1961 | 25,717 | -3.5% |
| 1962 | 25,235 | -1.9% |
| 1963 | 25,518 | +1.1% |
| 1964 | 23,445 | -8.1% |
| 1965 | 21,683 | -7.5% |
| 1966 | 21,508 | -0.8% |
| 1967 | 20,038 | -6.8% |
| 1968 | 19,738 | -1.5% |
| 1969 | 19,311 | -2.2% |
| 1970 | 18,186 | -5.8% |
| 1971 | 17,851 | -1.8% |
| 1972 | 16,641 | -6.8% |
| 1973 | 15,714 | -5.6% |
| 1974 | 14,232 | -9.4% |
| 1975 | 12,382 | -13.0% |
| 1976 | 11,190 | -9.6% |
| 1977 | 10,750 | -3.9% |
| 1978 | 9,811 | -8.7% |
| 1979 | 9,478 | -3.4% |
| 1980 | 10,033 | +5.9% |
| 1981 | 9,658 | -3.7% |
| 1982 | 9,151 | -5.2% |
| 1983 | 8,456 | -7.6% |
| 1984 | 7,950 | -6.0% |
| 1985 | 7,875 | -0.9% |
| 1986 | 7,721 | -2.0% |
| 1987 | 7,333 | -5.0% |
| 1988 | 7,449 | +1.6% |
| 1989 | 7,092 | -4.8% |
| 1990 | 6,865 | -3.2% |
| 1991 | 6,790 | -1.1% |
| 1992 | 6,151 | -9.4% |
| 1993 | 5,649 | -8.2% |
| 1994 | 5,171 | -8.5% |
| 1995 | 4,563 | -11.8% |
| 1996 | 4,396 | -3.7% |
| 1997 | 4,311 | -1.9% |
| 1998 | 4,198 | -2.6% |
| 1999 | 4,079 | -2.8% |
| 2000 | 4,297 | +5.3% |
| 2001 | 4,312 | +0.3% |
| 2002 | 3,907 | -9.4% |
| 2003 | 3,874 | -0.8% |
| 2004 | 3,739 | -3.5% |
| 2005 | 3,454 | -7.6% |
| 2006 | 3,636 | +5.3% |
| 2007 | 3,483 | -4.2% |
| 2008 | 3,565 | +2.4% |
| 2009 | 3,576 | +0.3% |
| 2010 | 3,401 | -4.9% |
| 2011 | 3,174 | -6.7% |
| 2012 | 3,265 | +2.9% |
| 2013 | 3,332 | +2.1% |
| 2014 | 3,191 | -4.2% |
| 2015 | 3,258 | +2.1% |
| 2016 | 3,144 | -3.5% |
| 2017 | 3,205 | +1.9% |
| 2018 | 3,181 | -0.7% |
| 2019 | 3,129 | -1.6% |
| 2020 | 2,809 | -10.2% |
| 2021 | 2,987 | +6.3% |
| 2022 | 3,078 | +3.0% |
| 2023 | 2,691 | -12.6% |
France compared with similar countries
- France's 2,691 is above the median for high income countries, which is 114, 23.6× the median. (85 countries reporting)
- France's 2,691 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 277.5, 9.7× the median. (56 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 39,412 | 29,332 | 51,820 | 10 |
| 1960s | 22,884 | 19,311 | 26,644 | 10 |
| 1970s | 13,624 | 9,478 | 18,186 | 10 |
| 1980s | 8,272 | 7,092 | 10,033 | 10 |
| 1990s | 5,217 | 4,079 | 6,865 | 10 |
| 2000s | 3,784 | 3,454 | 4,312 | 10 |
| 2010s | 3,228 | 3,129 | 3,401 | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,891 | 2,691 | 3,078 | 4 |
Countries ranked near France
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Frequently asked questions
- What is number of child deaths unwpp in France?
- Number of child deaths unwpp in France was 2,691 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest number of child deaths unwpp recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 51,820 in 1950.
- What is the lowest number of child deaths unwpp recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,691 in 2023.
- How does France rank for number of child deaths unwpp?
- France ranks 88th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is number of child deaths unwpp rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is down 19.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this France data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Number of child deaths unwpp. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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