Number of infant deaths (World Health) in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Number of infant deaths (World Health) was 2,835 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
2,835
Change on year
up 1.5%
World rank
78th
of 200 countries
All-time high
24,216
in 1951
All-time low
2,692
in 2021
Years of data
74
1951–2024
Number of infant deaths in United Kingdom, 1951–2024
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
United Kingdom recorded 2,835 for number of infant deaths in 2024.
The figure is up 1.5% on the previous year and down 7.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of infant deaths in United Kingdom peaked at 24,216 in 1951 and was at its lowest, 2,692, in 2021.
United Kingdom ranks 78th 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 United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1951 | 24,216 | — |
| 1952 | 22,838 | -5.7% |
| 1953 | 21,836 | -4.4% |
| 1954 | 20,921 | -4.2% |
| 1955 | 20,147 | -3.7% |
| 1956 | 19,867 | -1.4% |
| 1957 | 19,973 | +0.5% |
| 1958 | 20,110 | +0.7% |
| 1959 | 20,192 | +0.4% |
| 1960 | 20,439 | +1.2% |
| 1961 | 20,787 | +1.7% |
| 1962 | 20,998 | +1.0% |
| 1963 | 20,972 | -0.1% |
| 1964 | 20,658 | -1.5% |
| 1965 | 20,009 | -3.1% |
| 1966 | 19,178 | -4.2% |
| 1967 | 18,381 | -4.2% |
| 1968 | 17,677 | -3.8% |
| 1969 | 17,007 | -3.8% |
| 1970 | 16,331 | -4.0% |
| 1971 | 15,636 | -4.3% |
| 1972 | 14,611 | -6.6% |
| 1973 | 13,322 | -8.8% |
| 1974 | 12,121 | -9.0% |
| 1975 | 11,010 | -9.2% |
| 1976 | 10,072 | -8.5% |
| 1977 | 9,346 | -7.2% |
| 1978 | 9,002 | -3.7% |
| 1979 | 9,027 | +0.3% |
| 1980 | 8,922 | -1.2% |
| 1981 | 8,409 | -5.7% |
| 1982 | 7,814 | -7.1% |
| 1983 | 7,429 | -4.9% |
| 1984 | 7,196 | -3.1% |
| 1985 | 7,111 | -1.2% |
| 1986 | 7,046 | -0.9% |
| 1987 | 6,956 | -1.3% |
| 1988 | 6,817 | -2.0% |
| 1989 | 6,515 | -4.4% |
| 1990 | 6,191 | -5.0% |
| 1991 | 5,840 | -5.7% |
| 1992 | 5,430 | -7.0% |
| 1993 | 5,040 | -7.2% |
| 1994 | 4,724 | -6.3% |
| 1995 | 4,492 | -4.9% |
| 1996 | 4,344 | -3.3% |
| 1997 | 4,250 | -2.2% |
| 1998 | 4,138 | -2.6% |
| 1999 | 4,002 | -3.3% |
| 2000 | 3,845 | -3.9% |
| 2001 | 3,710 | -3.5% |
| 2002 | 3,637 | -2.0% |
| 2003 | 3,657 | +0.5% |
| 2004 | 3,717 | +1.6% |
| 2005 | 3,724 | +0.2% |
| 2006 | 3,734 | +0.3% |
| 2007 | 3,763 | +0.8% |
| 2008 | 3,759 | -0.1% |
| 2009 | 3,675 | -2.2% |
| 2010 | 3,568 | -2.9% |
| 2011 | 3,472 | -2.7% |
| 2012 | 3,365 | -3.1% |
| 2013 | 3,209 | -4.6% |
| 2014 | 3,066 | -4.5% |
| 2015 | 3,010 | -1.8% |
| 2016 | 2,978 | -1.1% |
| 2017 | 2,922 | -1.9% |
| 2018 | 2,836 | -2.9% |
| 2019 | 2,763 | -2.6% |
| 2020 | 2,696 | -2.4% |
| 2021 | 2,692 | -0.1% |
| 2022 | 2,745 | +2.0% |
| 2023 | 2,794 | +1.8% |
| 2024 | 2,835 | +1.5% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 2,835 is above the median for high income countries, which is 215, 13.2× the median. (65 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's 2,835 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 248, 11.4× the median. (52 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 21,122 | 19,867 | 24,216 | 9 |
| 1960s | 19,611 | 17,007 | 20,998 | 10 |
| 1970s | 12,048 | 9,002 | 16,331 | 10 |
| 1980s | 7,422 | 6,515 | 8,922 | 10 |
| 1990s | 4,845 | 4,002 | 6,191 | 10 |
| 2000s | 3,722 | 3,637 | 3,845 | 10 |
| 2010s | 3,119 | 2,763 | 3,568 | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,752 | 2,692 | 2,835 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is number of infant deaths in United Kingdom?
- Number of infant deaths in United Kingdom was 2,835 in 2024, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest number of infant deaths recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 24,216 in 1951.
- What is the lowest number of infant deaths recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,692 in 2021.
- How does United Kingdom rank for number of infant deaths?
- United Kingdom ranks 78th out of 200 countries with data for 2024.
- Is number of infant deaths rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is down 7.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Kingdom 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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