Number of infant deaths (United Nations) in Argentina
Argentina: Number of infant deaths (United Nations) was 4,048 deaths in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
4,048 deaths
Change on year
down 1.1%
World rank
71st
of 199 countries
All-time high
33,638 deaths
in 1974
All-time low
4,048 deaths
in 2024
Years of data
55
1970–2024
Number of infant deaths in Argentina, 1970–2024
Source: United Nations Inter-agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in deaths.
Analysis
In 2024, number of infant deaths in Argentina stood at 4,048 deaths. That is the lowest value across all 55 years on record.
That represents a change of down 1.1% on the previous year and down 49.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of infant deaths in Argentina peaked at 33,638 deaths in 1974 and was at its lowest, 4,048 deaths, in 2024.
That places Argentina 71st 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 infant deaths (United Nations) in Argentina, year by year
| Year | deaths | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 32,293 deaths | — |
| 1971 | 32,860 deaths | +1.8% |
| 1972 | 33,269 deaths | +1.2% |
| 1973 | 33,550 deaths | +0.8% |
| 1974 | 33,638 deaths | +0.3% |
| 1975 | 33,402 deaths | -0.7% |
| 1976 | 32,646 deaths | -2.3% |
| 1977 | 31,300 deaths | -4.1% |
| 1978 | 29,372 deaths | -6.2% |
| 1979 | 27,146 deaths | -7.6% |
| 1980 | 24,997 deaths | -7.9% |
| 1981 | 23,041 deaths | -7.8% |
| 1982 | 21,318 deaths | -7.5% |
| 1983 | 19,835 deaths | -7.0% |
| 1984 | 18,707 deaths | -5.7% |
| 1985 | 17,879 deaths | -4.4% |
| 1986 | 17,380 deaths | -2.8% |
| 1987 | 17,243 deaths | -0.8% |
| 1988 | 17,395 deaths | +0.9% |
| 1989 | 17,598 deaths | +1.2% |
| 1990 | 17,724 deaths | +0.7% |
| 1991 | 17,678 deaths | -0.3% |
| 1992 | 17,331 deaths | -2.0% |
| 1993 | 16,813 deaths | -3.0% |
| 1994 | 16,182 deaths | -3.8% |
| 1995 | 15,386 deaths | -4.9% |
| 1996 | 14,478 deaths | -5.9% |
| 1997 | 13,609 deaths | -6.0% |
| 1998 | 12,899 deaths | -5.2% |
| 1999 | 12,409 deaths | -3.8% |
| 2000 | 12,011 deaths | -3.2% |
| 2001 | 11,591 deaths | -3.5% |
| 2002 | 11,217 deaths | -3.2% |
| 2003 | 10,857 deaths | -3.2% |
| 2004 | 10,520 deaths | -3.1% |
| 2005 | 10,275 deaths | -2.3% |
| 2006 | 10,028 deaths | -2.4% |
| 2007 | 9,753 deaths | -2.7% |
| 2008 | 9,675 deaths | -0.8% |
| 2009 | 9,558 deaths | -1.2% |
| 2010 | 9,288 deaths | -2.8% |
| 2011 | 8,992 deaths | -3.2% |
| 2012 | 8,493 deaths | -5.5% |
| 2013 | 8,095 deaths | -4.7% |
| 2014 | 7,958 deaths | -1.7% |
| 2015 | 7,728 deaths | -2.9% |
| 2016 | 7,279 deaths | -5.8% |
| 2017 | 6,813 deaths | -6.4% |
| 2018 | 6,388 deaths | -6.2% |
| 2019 | 5,824 deaths | -8.8% |
| 2020 | 5,032 deaths | -13.6% |
| 2021 | 4,525 deaths | -10.1% |
| 2022 | 4,277 deaths | -5.5% |
| 2023 | 4,094 deaths | -4.3% |
| 2024 | 4,048 deaths | -1.1% |
Argentina compared with similar countries
- Argentina's 4,048 deaths is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1,252 deaths, 3.2× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Argentina's 4,048 deaths is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 648 deaths, 6.2× the median. (35 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 31,948 deaths | 27,146 deaths | 33,638 deaths | 10 |
| 1980s | 19,539 deaths | 17,243 deaths | 24,997 deaths | 10 |
| 1990s | 15,451 deaths | 12,409 deaths | 17,724 deaths | 10 |
| 2000s | 10,548 deaths | 9,558 deaths | 12,011 deaths | 10 |
| 2010s | 7,686 deaths | 5,824 deaths | 9,288 deaths | 10 |
| 2020s | 4,395 deaths | 4,048 deaths | 5,032 deaths | 5 |
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More health data for Argentina
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.58 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.6333 % change on previous year (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 684 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -2.7 % 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 0.0269 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -2.7 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per capita 0.0283 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is number of infant deaths in Argentina?
- Number of infant deaths in Argentina was 4,048 deaths in 2024, according to United Nations Inter-agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest number of infant deaths recorded in Argentina?
- The highest recorded value was 33,638 deaths in 1974.
- What is the lowest number of infant deaths recorded in Argentina?
- The lowest recorded value was 4,048 deaths in 2024.
- How does Argentina rank for number of infant deaths?
- Argentina ranks 71st out of 199 countries with data for 2024.
- Is number of infant deaths rising or falling in Argentina?
- Over the last ten years it is down 49.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Argentina data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Inter-agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation (2025) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Number of infant deaths. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Estimated number of deaths of children aged under 1 .