Number of infant deaths (World Health) in France
France: Number of infant deaths (World Health) was 2,185 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
2,185
Change on year
down 3.2%
World rank
89th
of 200 countries
All-time high
37,637
in 1951
All-time low
2,185
in 2024
Years of data
74
1951–2024
Number of infant deaths in France, 1951–2024
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
France recorded 2,185 for number of infant deaths in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 74 years on record.
That represents a change of down 3.2% on the previous year and down 10.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of infant deaths in France peaked at 37,637 in 1951 and was at its lowest, 2,185, in 2024.
France ranks 89th 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 France, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1951 | 37,637 | — |
| 1952 | 34,345 | -8.7% |
| 1953 | 31,626 | -7.9% |
| 1954 | 29,319 | -7.3% |
| 1955 | 27,388 | -6.6% |
| 1956 | 25,505 | -6.9% |
| 1957 | 23,882 | -6.4% |
| 1958 | 22,252 | -6.8% |
| 1959 | 20,897 | -6.1% |
| 1960 | 19,723 | -5.6% |
| 1961 | 18,849 | -4.4% |
| 1962 | 17,969 | -4.7% |
| 1963 | 17,194 | -4.3% |
| 1964 | 16,693 | -2.9% |
| 1965 | 15,967 | -4.3% |
| 1966 | 15,244 | -4.5% |
| 1967 | 14,438 | -5.3% |
| 1968 | 13,661 | -5.4% |
| 1969 | 13,138 | -3.8% |
| 1970 | 12,676 | -3.5% |
| 1971 | 12,368 | -2.4% |
| 1972 | 12,013 | -2.9% |
| 1973 | 11,405 | -5.1% |
| 1974 | 10,532 | -7.7% |
| 1975 | 9,494 | -9.9% |
| 1976 | 8,674 | -8.6% |
| 1977 | 8,354 | -3.7% |
| 1978 | 8,122 | -2.8% |
| 1979 | 7,871 | -3.1% |
| 1980 | 7,890 | +0.2% |
| 1981 | 7,834 | -0.7% |
| 1982 | 7,551 | -3.6% |
| 1983 | 7,038 | -6.8% |
| 1984 | 6,655 | -5.4% |
| 1985 | 6,553 | -1.5% |
| 1986 | 6,465 | -1.3% |
| 1987 | 6,316 | -2.3% |
| 1988 | 6,151 | -2.6% |
| 1989 | 5,981 | -2.8% |
| 1990 | 5,746 | -3.9% |
| 1991 | 5,462 | -4.9% |
| 1992 | 5,071 | -7.2% |
| 1993 | 4,559 | -10.1% |
| 1994 | 4,121 | -9.6% |
| 1995 | 3,865 | -6.2% |
| 1996 | 3,660 | -5.3% |
| 1997 | 3,439 | -6.0% |
| 1998 | 3,282 | -4.6% |
| 1999 | 3,179 | -3.1% |
| 2000 | 3,127 | -1.6% |
| 2001 | 3,055 | -2.3% |
| 2002 | 2,902 | -5.0% |
| 2003 | 2,757 | -5.0% |
| 2004 | 2,659 | -3.6% |
| 2005 | 2,596 | -2.4% |
| 2006 | 2,582 | -0.5% |
| 2007 | 2,555 | -1.0% |
| 2008 | 2,524 | -1.2% |
| 2009 | 2,511 | -0.5% |
| 2010 | 2,493 | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2,465 | -1.1% |
| 2012 | 2,436 | -1.2% |
| 2013 | 2,433 | -0.1% |
| 2014 | 2,449 | +0.7% |
| 2015 | 2,454 | +0.2% |
| 2016 | 2,435 | -0.8% |
| 2017 | 2,406 | -1.2% |
| 2018 | 2,378 | -1.2% |
| 2019 | 2,367 | -0.5% |
| 2020 | 2,342 | -1.1% |
| 2021 | 2,341 | -0.0% |
| 2022 | 2,346 | +0.2% |
| 2023 | 2,258 | -3.8% |
| 2024 | 2,185 | -3.2% |
France compared with similar countries
- France's 2,185 is above the median for high income countries, which is 215, 10.2× the median. (65 countries reporting)
- France's 2,185 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 248, 8.8× the median. (52 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 28,095 | 20,897 | 37,637 | 9 |
| 1960s | 16,288 | 13,138 | 19,723 | 10 |
| 1970s | 10,151 | 7,871 | 12,676 | 10 |
| 1980s | 6,843 | 5,981 | 7,890 | 10 |
| 1990s | 4,238 | 3,179 | 5,746 | 10 |
| 2000s | 2,727 | 2,511 | 3,127 | 10 |
| 2010s | 2,432 | 2,367 | 2,493 | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,294 | 2,185 | 2,346 | 5 |
Countries ranked near France
More health data for France
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.31 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.0689 % change on previous year (2090)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates 1,016 (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 603 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2024)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -0.7875 % 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 0.0244 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -0.8291 % 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 France?
- Number of infant deaths in France was 2,185 in 2024, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest number of infant deaths recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 37,637 in 1951.
- What is the lowest number of infant deaths recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,185 in 2024.
- How does France rank for number of infant deaths?
- France ranks 89th out of 200 countries with data for 2024.
- Is number of infant deaths rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is down 10.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this France 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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