Number of infant deaths (World Health) in Argentina
Argentina: Number of infant deaths (World Health) was 4,048 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Number of infant deaths in Argentina, 1970–2024
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
In 2024, number of infant deaths in Argentina stood at 4,048. That is the lowest value across all 55 years on record.
The figure is 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 in 1974 and was at its lowest, 4,048, in 2024.
Argentina ranks 71st of 200 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 infant deaths (World Health) in Argentina, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 32,293 | — |
| 1971 | 32,860 | +1.8% |
| 1972 | 33,269 | +1.2% |
| 1973 | 33,550 | +0.8% |
| 1974 | 33,638 | +0.3% |
| 1975 | 33,402 | -0.7% |
| 1976 | 32,646 | -2.3% |
| 1977 | 31,300 | -4.1% |
| 1978 | 29,372 | -6.2% |
| 1979 | 27,146 | -7.6% |
| 1980 | 24,997 | -7.9% |
| 1981 | 23,041 | -7.8% |
| 1982 | 21,318 | -7.5% |
| 1983 | 19,835 | -7.0% |
| 1984 | 18,707 | -5.7% |
| 1985 | 17,879 | -4.4% |
| 1986 | 17,380 | -2.8% |
| 1987 | 17,243 | -0.8% |
| 1988 | 17,395 | +0.9% |
| 1989 | 17,598 | +1.2% |
| 1990 | 17,724 | +0.7% |
| 1991 | 17,678 | -0.3% |
| 1992 | 17,331 | -2.0% |
| 1993 | 16,813 | -3.0% |
| 1994 | 16,182 | -3.8% |
| 1995 | 15,386 | -4.9% |
| 1996 | 14,478 | -5.9% |
| 1997 | 13,609 | -6.0% |
| 1998 | 12,899 | -5.2% |
| 1999 | 12,409 | -3.8% |
| 2000 | 12,011 | -3.2% |
| 2001 | 11,591 | -3.5% |
| 2002 | 11,217 | -3.2% |
| 2003 | 10,857 | -3.2% |
| 2004 | 10,520 | -3.1% |
| 2005 | 10,275 | -2.3% |
| 2006 | 10,028 | -2.4% |
| 2007 | 9,753 | -2.7% |
| 2008 | 9,675 | -0.8% |
| 2009 | 9,558 | -1.2% |
| 2010 | 9,288 | -2.8% |
| 2011 | 8,992 | -3.2% |
| 2012 | 8,493 | -5.5% |
| 2013 | 8,095 | -4.7% |
| 2014 | 7,958 | -1.7% |
| 2015 | 7,728 | -2.9% |
| 2016 | 7,279 | -5.8% |
| 2017 | 6,813 | -6.4% |
| 2018 | 6,388 | -6.2% |
| 2019 | 5,824 | -8.8% |
| 2020 | 5,032 | -13.6% |
| 2021 | 4,525 | -10.1% |
| 2022 | 4,277 | -5.5% |
| 2023 | 4,094 | -4.3% |
| 2024 | 4,048 | -1.1% |
Argentina compared with similar countries
- Argentina's 4,048 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1,252, 3.2× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Argentina's 4,048 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 751.5, 5.4× the median. (34 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 31,948 | 27,146 | 33,638 | 10 |
| 1980s | 19,539 | 17,243 | 24,997 | 10 |
| 1990s | 15,451 | 12,409 | 17,724 | 10 |
| 2000s | 10,548 | 9,558 | 12,011 | 10 |
| 2010s | 7,686 | 5,824 | 9,288 | 10 |
| 2020s | 4,395 | 4,048 | 5,032 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Argentina
- 68 Korea, Democratic People's Republic of 4,536 compare
- 69 Thailand 4,526 compare
- 70 Lao People's Democratic Republic 4,402 compare
- 72 Bolivia 3,698 compare
- 73 Lesotho, Kingdom of 3,104 compare
- 74 Malaysia 3,053 compare
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)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates 1,462 (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 684 (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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is number of infant deaths in Argentina?
- Number of infant deaths in Argentina was 4,048 in 2024, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest number of infant deaths recorded in Argentina?
- The highest recorded value was 33,638 in 1974.
- What is the lowest number of infant deaths recorded in Argentina?
- The lowest recorded value was 4,048 in 2024.
- How does Argentina rank for number of infant deaths?
- Argentina ranks 71st out of 200 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 World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as part of Number of infant deaths. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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