Number of infant deaths (World Health) in Italy
Italy: Number of infant deaths (World Health) was 882 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
882
Change on year
down 3.8%
World rank
109th
of 200 countries
All-time high
57,689
in 1951
All-time low
882
in 2024
Years of data
74
1951–2024
Number of infant deaths in Italy, 1951–2024
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
In 2024, number of infant deaths in Italy stood at 882. That is the lowest value across all 74 years on record.
The figure is down 3.8% on the previous year and down 42.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of infant deaths in Italy peaked at 57,689 in 1951 and was at its lowest, 882, in 2024.
That places Italy 109th out of 200 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 (World Health) in Italy, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1951 | 57,689 | — |
| 1952 | 51,768 | -10.3% |
| 1953 | 47,654 | -7.9% |
| 1954 | 45,693 | -4.1% |
| 1955 | 44,536 | -2.5% |
| 1956 | 43,208 | -3.0% |
| 1957 | 42,230 | -2.3% |
| 1958 | 41,104 | -2.7% |
| 1959 | 40,476 | -1.5% |
| 1960 | 39,705 | -1.9% |
| 1961 | 38,511 | -3.0% |
| 1962 | 37,434 | -2.8% |
| 1963 | 36,538 | -2.4% |
| 1964 | 36,405 | -0.4% |
| 1965 | 35,431 | -2.7% |
| 1966 | 33,498 | -5.5% |
| 1967 | 31,575 | -5.7% |
| 1968 | 29,928 | -5.2% |
| 1969 | 28,663 | -4.2% |
| 1970 | 26,968 | -5.9% |
| 1971 | 25,251 | -6.4% |
| 1972 | 23,446 | -7.1% |
| 1973 | 21,355 | -8.9% |
| 1974 | 19,404 | -9.1% |
| 1975 | 17,255 | -11.1% |
| 1976 | 15,014 | -13.0% |
| 1977 | 13,110 | -12.7% |
| 1978 | 11,594 | -11.6% |
| 1979 | 10,339 | -10.8% |
| 1980 | 9,273 | -10.3% |
| 1981 | 8,456 | -8.8% |
| 1982 | 7,849 | -7.2% |
| 1983 | 7,256 | -7.6% |
| 1984 | 6,647 | -8.4% |
| 1985 | 6,128 | -7.8% |
| 1986 | 5,634 | -8.1% |
| 1987 | 5,241 | -7.0% |
| 1988 | 5,062 | -3.4% |
| 1989 | 4,901 | -3.2% |
| 1990 | 4,730 | -3.5% |
| 1991 | 4,551 | -3.8% |
| 1992 | 4,343 | -4.6% |
| 1993 | 4,053 | -6.7% |
| 1994 | 3,687 | -9.0% |
| 1995 | 3,379 | -8.4% |
| 1996 | 3,157 | -6.6% |
| 1997 | 2,988 | -5.4% |
| 1998 | 2,815 | -5.8% |
| 1999 | 2,660 | -5.5% |
| 2000 | 2,543 | -4.4% |
| 2001 | 2,416 | -5.0% |
| 2002 | 2,294 | -5.0% |
| 2003 | 2,203 | -4.0% |
| 2004 | 2,160 | -2.0% |
| 2005 | 2,109 | -2.4% |
| 2006 | 2,047 | -2.9% |
| 2007 | 2,011 | -1.8% |
| 2008 | 1,994 | -0.8% |
| 2009 | 1,966 | -1.4% |
| 2010 | 1,903 | -3.2% |
| 2011 | 1,823 | -4.2% |
| 2012 | 1,732 | -5.0% |
| 2013 | 1,634 | -5.7% |
| 2014 | 1,540 | -5.8% |
| 2015 | 1,456 | -5.5% |
| 2016 | 1,376 | -5.5% |
| 2017 | 1,296 | -5.8% |
| 2018 | 1,205 | -7.0% |
| 2019 | 1,117 | -7.3% |
| 2020 | 1,045 | -6.4% |
| 2021 | 999 | -4.4% |
| 2022 | 963 | -3.6% |
| 2023 | 917 | -4.8% |
| 2024 | 882 | -3.8% |
Italy compared with similar countries
- Italy's 882 is above the median for high income countries, which is 215, 4.1× the median. (65 countries reporting)
- Italy's 882 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 248, 3.6× the median. (52 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 46,040 | 40,476 | 57,689 | 9 |
| 1960s | 34,769 | 28,663 | 39,705 | 10 |
| 1970s | 18,374 | 10,339 | 26,968 | 10 |
| 1980s | 6,645 | 4,901 | 9,273 | 10 |
| 1990s | 3,636 | 2,660 | 4,730 | 10 |
| 2000s | 2,174 | 1,966 | 2,543 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,508 | 1,117 | 1,903 | 10 |
| 2020s | 961.2 | 882 | 1,045 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Italy
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Frequently asked questions
- What is number of infant deaths in Italy?
- Number of infant deaths in Italy was 882 in 2024, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest number of infant deaths recorded in Italy?
- The highest recorded value was 57,689 in 1951.
- What is the lowest number of infant deaths recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was 882 in 2024.
- How does Italy rank for number of infant deaths?
- Italy ranks 109th out of 200 countries with data for 2024.
- Is number of infant deaths rising or falling in Italy?
- Over the last ten years it is down 42.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Italy 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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