Number of infant deaths (World Health) in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: Number of infant deaths (World Health) was 2,574 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
2,574
Change on year
up 2.9%
World rank
84th
of 200 countries
All-time high
26,105
in 1973
All-time low
2,473
in 2022
Years of data
52
1973–2024
Number of infant deaths in Saudi Arabia, 1973–2024
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
In 2024, number of infant deaths in Saudi Arabia stood at 2,574.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.9% on the previous year and down 41.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of infant deaths in Saudi Arabia peaked at 26,105 in 1973 and was at its lowest, 2,473, in 2022.
That places Saudi Arabia 84th 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 Saudi Arabia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1973 | 26,105 | — |
| 1974 | 25,594 | -2.0% |
| 1975 | 25,172 | -1.6% |
| 1976 | 24,793 | -1.5% |
| 1977 | 24,430 | -1.5% |
| 1978 | 24,168 | -1.1% |
| 1979 | 23,911 | -1.1% |
| 1980 | 23,573 | -1.4% |
| 1981 | 23,142 | -1.8% |
| 1982 | 22,684 | -2.0% |
| 1983 | 22,183 | -2.2% |
| 1984 | 21,639 | -2.5% |
| 1985 | 20,978 | -3.1% |
| 1986 | 20,181 | -3.8% |
| 1987 | 19,266 | -4.5% |
| 1988 | 18,287 | -5.1% |
| 1989 | 17,219 | -5.8% |
| 1990 | 16,154 | -6.2% |
| 1991 | 15,148 | -6.2% |
| 1992 | 14,198 | -6.3% |
| 1993 | 13,349 | -6.0% |
| 1994 | 12,564 | -5.9% |
| 1995 | 11,795 | -6.1% |
| 1996 | 11,059 | -6.2% |
| 1997 | 10,400 | -6.0% |
| 1998 | 9,815 | -5.6% |
| 1999 | 9,266 | -5.6% |
| 2000 | 8,738 | -5.7% |
| 2001 | 8,145 | -6.8% |
| 2002 | 7,486 | -8.1% |
| 2003 | 6,912 | -7.7% |
| 2004 | 6,438 | -6.9% |
| 2005 | 6,146 | -4.5% |
| 2006 | 6,034 | -1.8% |
| 2007 | 5,987 | -0.8% |
| 2008 | 5,831 | -2.6% |
| 2009 | 5,541 | -5.0% |
| 2010 | 5,220 | -5.8% |
| 2011 | 4,999 | -4.2% |
| 2012 | 4,861 | -2.8% |
| 2013 | 4,624 | -4.9% |
| 2014 | 4,404 | -4.8% |
| 2015 | 4,218 | -4.2% |
| 2016 | 4,029 | -4.5% |
| 2017 | 3,865 | -4.1% |
| 2018 | 3,632 | -6.0% |
| 2019 | 3,267 | -10.0% |
| 2020 | 2,887 | -11.6% |
| 2021 | 2,634 | -8.8% |
| 2022 | 2,473 | -6.1% |
| 2023 | 2,501 | +1.1% |
| 2024 | 2,574 | +2.9% |
Saudi Arabia compared with similar countries
- Saudi Arabia's 2,574 is above the median for high income countries, which is 215, 12.0× the median. (65 countries reporting)
- Saudi Arabia's 2,574 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 2,468, 1.0× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 24,882 | 23,911 | 26,105 | 7 |
| 1980s | 20,915 | 17,219 | 23,573 | 10 |
| 1990s | 12,375 | 9,266 | 16,154 | 10 |
| 2000s | 6,726 | 5,541 | 8,738 | 10 |
| 2010s | 4,312 | 3,267 | 5,220 | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,614 | 2,473 | 2,887 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Saudi Arabia
- 81 Guinea-Bissau 2,710 compare
- 82 Gambia, The 2,674 compare
- 83 Equatorial Guinea, Republic of 2,632 compare
- 85 Palestine 2,468 compare
- 85 Eritrea, The State of 2,468 compare
- 87 Germany 2,238 compare
More health data for Saudi Arabia
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -0.8373 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.3736 % change on previous year (2090)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates 483.6 (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 829 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 1 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 5.31 % 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 0.0384 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 5.38 % 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 Saudi Arabia?
- Number of infant deaths in Saudi Arabia was 2,574 in 2024, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest number of infant deaths recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The highest recorded value was 26,105 in 1973.
- What is the lowest number of infant deaths recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,473 in 2022.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for number of infant deaths?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 84th out of 200 countries with data for 2024.
- Is number of infant deaths rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 41.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Saudi Arabia 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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