Number of infant deaths in Malaysia
Malaysia: Number of infant deaths was 3,053 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
3,053
Change on year
up 1.9%
World rank
74th
of 199 countries
All-time high
29,847
in 1952
All-time low
2,933
in 2022
Years of data
73
1952–2024
Number of infant deaths in Malaysia, 1952–2024
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
In 2024, number of infant deaths in Malaysia stood at 3,053.
That represents a change of up 1.9% on the previous year and down 8.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of infant deaths in Malaysia peaked at 29,847 in 1952 and was at its lowest, 2,933, in 2022.
That places Malaysia 74th 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 in Malaysia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1952 | 29,847 | — |
| 1953 | 29,007 | -2.8% |
| 1954 | 28,243 | -2.6% |
| 1955 | 27,537 | -2.5% |
| 1956 | 26,820 | -2.6% |
| 1957 | 26,097 | -2.7% |
| 1958 | 25,185 | -3.5% |
| 1959 | 24,076 | -4.4% |
| 1960 | 22,882 | -5.0% |
| 1961 | 21,667 | -5.3% |
| 1962 | 20,452 | -5.6% |
| 1963 | 19,302 | -5.6% |
| 1964 | 18,184 | -5.8% |
| 1965 | 17,104 | -5.9% |
| 1966 | 16,132 | -5.7% |
| 1967 | 15,275 | -5.3% |
| 1968 | 14,643 | -4.1% |
| 1969 | 14,216 | -2.9% |
| 1970 | 13,835 | -2.7% |
| 1971 | 13,401 | -3.1% |
| 1972 | 12,889 | -3.8% |
| 1973 | 12,422 | -3.6% |
| 1974 | 11,932 | -3.9% |
| 1975 | 11,368 | -4.7% |
| 1976 | 10,812 | -4.9% |
| 1977 | 10,275 | -5.0% |
| 1978 | 9,749 | -5.1% |
| 1979 | 9,261 | -5.0% |
| 1980 | 8,840 | -4.5% |
| 1981 | 8,501 | -3.8% |
| 1982 | 8,209 | -3.4% |
| 1983 | 7,924 | -3.5% |
| 1984 | 7,648 | -3.5% |
| 1985 | 7,341 | -4.0% |
| 1986 | 7,002 | -4.6% |
| 1987 | 6,629 | -5.3% |
| 1988 | 6,314 | -4.8% |
| 1989 | 5,965 | -5.5% |
| 1990 | 5,697 | -4.5% |
| 1991 | 5,624 | -1.3% |
| 1992 | 5,581 | -0.8% |
| 1993 | 5,509 | -1.3% |
| 1994 | 5,406 | -1.9% |
| 1995 | 5,296 | -2.0% |
| 1996 | 5,196 | -1.9% |
| 1997 | 5,030 | -3.2% |
| 1998 | 4,712 | -6.3% |
| 1999 | 4,336 | -8.0% |
| 2000 | 3,960 | -8.7% |
| 2001 | 3,616 | -8.7% |
| 2002 | 3,344 | -7.5% |
| 2003 | 3,188 | -4.7% |
| 2004 | 3,106 | -2.6% |
| 2005 | 3,032 | -2.4% |
| 2006 | 2,991 | -1.4% |
| 2007 | 2,987 | -0.1% |
| 2008 | 3,053 | +2.2% |
| 2009 | 3,134 | +2.7% |
| 2010 | 3,150 | +0.5% |
| 2011 | 3,195 | +1.4% |
| 2012 | 3,258 | +2.0% |
| 2013 | 3,287 | +0.9% |
| 2014 | 3,349 | +1.9% |
| 2015 | 3,400 | +1.5% |
| 2016 | 3,390 | -0.3% |
| 2017 | 3,361 | -0.9% |
| 2018 | 3,321 | -1.2% |
| 2019 | 3,262 | -1.8% |
| 2020 | 3,154 | -3.3% |
| 2021 | 2,993 | -5.1% |
| 2022 | 2,933 | -2.0% |
| 2023 | 2,995 | +2.1% |
| 2024 | 3,053 | +1.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 27,102 | 24,076 | 29,847 | 8 |
| 1960s | 17,986 | 14,216 | 22,882 | 10 |
| 1970s | 11,594 | 9,261 | 13,835 | 10 |
| 1980s | 7,437 | 5,965 | 8,840 | 10 |
| 1990s | 5,239 | 4,336 | 5,697 | 10 |
| 2000s | 3,241 | 2,987 | 3,960 | 10 |
| 2010s | 3,297 | 3,150 | 3,400 | 10 |
| 2020s | 3,026 | 2,933 | 3,154 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Malaysia
More health data for Malaysia
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -0.9119 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.2888 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,250 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 652 deaths (2100)
- Population ages 0-14, female, annual growth rate -0.9593 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, female, per capita 0.1032 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, male, annual growth rate -1.11 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, male, per capita 0.1099 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is number of infant deaths in Malaysia?
- Number of infant deaths in Malaysia was 3,053 in 2024, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest number of infant deaths recorded in Malaysia?
- The highest recorded value was 29,847 in 1952.
- What is the lowest number of infant deaths recorded in Malaysia?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,933 in 2022.
- How does Malaysia rank for number of infant deaths?
- Malaysia ranks 74th out of 199 countries with data for 2024.
- Is number of infant deaths rising or falling in Malaysia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 8.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malaysia 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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