Number of infant deaths (World Health) in United States
United States: Number of infant deaths (World Health) was 20,024 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
20,024
Change on year
down 1.5%
World rank
39th
of 200 countries
All-time high
117,658
in 1951
All-time low
20,024
in 2024
Years of data
74
1951–2024
Number of infant deaths in United States, 1951–2024
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
United States recorded 20,024 for number of infant deaths in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 74 years on record.
The figure is down 1.5% on the previous year and down 13.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of infant deaths in United States peaked at 117,658 in 1951 and was at its lowest, 20,024, in 2024.
That places United States 39th out of 200 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Number of infant deaths (World Health) in United States, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1951 | 117,658 | — |
| 1952 | 117,622 | -0.0% |
| 1953 | 116,680 | -0.8% |
| 1954 | 116,246 | -0.4% |
| 1955 | 115,558 | -0.6% |
| 1956 | 115,113 | -0.4% |
| 1957 | 115,586 | +0.4% |
| 1958 | 115,474 | -0.1% |
| 1959 | 114,324 | -1.0% |
| 1960 | 112,631 | -1.5% |
| 1961 | 110,909 | -1.5% |
| 1962 | 107,439 | -3.1% |
| 1963 | 102,891 | -4.2% |
| 1964 | 98,955 | -3.8% |
| 1965 | 93,196 | -5.8% |
| 1966 | 86,511 | -7.2% |
| 1967 | 81,328 | -6.0% |
| 1968 | 77,596 | -4.6% |
| 1969 | 76,068 | -2.0% |
| 1970 | 75,911 | -0.2% |
| 1971 | 72,558 | -4.4% |
| 1972 | 65,152 | -10.2% |
| 1973 | 58,688 | -9.9% |
| 1974 | 55,243 | -5.9% |
| 1975 | 52,690 | -4.6% |
| 1976 | 50,283 | -4.6% |
| 1977 | 49,205 | -2.1% |
| 1978 | 48,131 | -2.2% |
| 1979 | 47,057 | -2.2% |
| 1980 | 46,456 | -1.3% |
| 1981 | 45,188 | -2.7% |
| 1982 | 43,851 | -3.0% |
| 1983 | 42,432 | -3.2% |
| 1984 | 41,059 | -3.2% |
| 1985 | 40,402 | -1.6% |
| 1986 | 39,740 | -1.6% |
| 1987 | 39,099 | -1.6% |
| 1988 | 38,941 | -0.4% |
| 1989 | 38,962 | +0.1% |
| 1990 | 38,718 | -0.6% |
| 1991 | 37,551 | -3.0% |
| 1992 | 35,742 | -4.8% |
| 1993 | 33,888 | -5.2% |
| 1994 | 32,147 | -5.1% |
| 1995 | 30,637 | -4.7% |
| 1996 | 29,452 | -3.9% |
| 1997 | 28,584 | -2.9% |
| 1998 | 28,099 | -1.7% |
| 1999 | 27,856 | -0.9% |
| 2000 | 27,838 | -0.1% |
| 2001 | 27,696 | -0.5% |
| 2002 | 27,305 | -1.4% |
| 2003 | 27,243 | -0.2% |
| 2004 | 27,300 | +0.2% |
| 2005 | 27,268 | -0.1% |
| 2006 | 27,494 | +0.8% |
| 2007 | 27,677 | +0.7% |
| 2008 | 27,214 | -1.7% |
| 2009 | 26,247 | -3.6% |
| 2010 | 25,107 | -4.3% |
| 2011 | 24,190 | -3.7% |
| 2012 | 23,667 | -2.2% |
| 2013 | 23,269 | -1.7% |
| 2014 | 23,071 | -0.9% |
| 2015 | 22,917 | -0.7% |
| 2016 | 22,549 | -1.6% |
| 2017 | 21,983 | -2.5% |
| 2018 | 21,379 | -2.7% |
| 2019 | 20,938 | -2.1% |
| 2020 | 20,357 | -2.8% |
| 2021 | 20,082 | -1.4% |
| 2022 | 20,388 | +1.5% |
| 2023 | 20,324 | -0.3% |
| 2024 | 20,024 | -1.5% |
United States compared with similar countries
- United States's 20,024 is above the median for high income countries, which is 215, 93.1× the median. (65 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 116,029 | 114,324 | 117,658 | 9 |
| 1960s | 94,752 | 76,068 | 112,631 | 10 |
| 1970s | 57,492 | 47,057 | 75,911 | 10 |
| 1980s | 41,613 | 38,941 | 46,456 | 10 |
| 1990s | 32,267 | 27,856 | 38,718 | 10 |
| 2000s | 27,328 | 26,247 | 27,838 | 10 |
| 2010s | 22,907 | 20,938 | 25,107 | 10 |
| 2020s | 20,235 | 20,024 | 20,388 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is number of infant deaths in United States?
- Number of infant deaths in United States was 20,024 in 2024, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest number of infant deaths recorded in United States?
- The highest recorded value was 117,658 in 1951.
- What is the lowest number of infant deaths recorded in United States?
- The lowest recorded value was 20,024 in 2024.
- How does United States rank for number of infant deaths?
- United States ranks 39th out of 200 countries with data for 2024.
- Is number of infant deaths rising or falling in United States?
- Over the last ten years it is down 13.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United States 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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