Number of infant deaths in Malaysia
Malaysia: Number of infant deaths was 2,921.0% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
2,921.0%
Change on year
up 1.4%
World rank
77th
of 199 countries
All-time high
29,456.0%
in 1952
All-time low
2,880.0%
in 2022
Years of data
72
1952–2023
Number of infant deaths in Malaysia, 1952–2023
Source: World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
Malaysia recorded 2,921.0% for number of infant deaths in 2023.
That represents a change of up 1.4% on the previous year and down 11.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of infant deaths in Malaysia peaked at 29,456.0% in 1952 and was at its lowest, 2,880.0%, in 2022.
Malaysia ranks 77th of 199 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 in Malaysia, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1952 | 29,456.0% | — |
| 1953 | 28,673.0% | -2.7% |
| 1954 | 27,938.0% | -2.6% |
| 1955 | 27,265.0% | -2.4% |
| 1956 | 26,614.0% | -2.4% |
| 1957 | 25,939.0% | -2.5% |
| 1958 | 25,077.0% | -3.3% |
| 1959 | 24,028.0% | -4.2% |
| 1960 | 22,876.0% | -4.8% |
| 1961 | 21,668.0% | -5.3% |
| 1962 | 20,470.0% | -5.5% |
| 1963 | 19,347.0% | -5.5% |
| 1964 | 18,262.0% | -5.6% |
| 1965 | 17,193.0% | -5.9% |
| 1966 | 16,236.0% | -5.6% |
| 1967 | 15,396.0% | -5.2% |
| 1968 | 14,776.0% | -4.0% |
| 1969 | 14,360.0% | -2.8% |
| 1970 | 13,998.0% | -2.5% |
| 1971 | 13,564.0% | -3.1% |
| 1972 | 13,056.0% | -3.7% |
| 1973 | 12,580.0% | -3.6% |
| 1974 | 12,079.0% | -4.0% |
| 1975 | 11,512.0% | -4.7% |
| 1976 | 10,967.0% | -4.7% |
| 1977 | 10,436.0% | -4.8% |
| 1978 | 9,921.0% | -4.9% |
| 1979 | 9,439.0% | -4.9% |
| 1980 | 9,015.0% | -4.5% |
| 1981 | 8,674.0% | -3.8% |
| 1982 | 8,382.0% | -3.4% |
| 1983 | 8,095.0% | -3.4% |
| 1984 | 7,812.0% | -3.5% |
| 1985 | 7,502.0% | -4.0% |
| 1986 | 7,156.0% | -4.6% |
| 1987 | 6,774.0% | -5.3% |
| 1988 | 6,458.0% | -4.7% |
| 1989 | 6,106.0% | -5.5% |
| 1990 | 5,832.0% | -4.5% |
| 1991 | 5,757.0% | -1.3% |
| 1992 | 5,715.0% | -0.7% |
| 1993 | 5,640.0% | -1.3% |
| 1994 | 5,538.0% | -1.8% |
| 1995 | 5,432.0% | -1.9% |
| 1996 | 5,316.0% | -2.1% |
| 1997 | 5,115.0% | -3.8% |
| 1998 | 4,779.0% | -6.6% |
| 1999 | 4,424.0% | -7.4% |
| 2000 | 4,054.0% | -8.4% |
| 2001 | 3,682.0% | -9.2% |
| 2002 | 3,382.0% | -8.1% |
| 2003 | 3,219.0% | -4.8% |
| 2004 | 3,137.0% | -2.5% |
| 2005 | 3,055.0% | -2.6% |
| 2006 | 3,006.0% | -1.6% |
| 2007 | 2,999.0% | -0.2% |
| 2008 | 3,066.0% | +2.2% |
| 2009 | 3,146.0% | +2.6% |
| 2010 | 3,155.0% | +0.3% |
| 2011 | 3,191.0% | +1.1% |
| 2012 | 3,253.0% | +1.9% |
| 2013 | 3,287.0% | +1.0% |
| 2014 | 3,348.0% | +1.9% |
| 2015 | 3,395.0% | +1.4% |
| 2016 | 3,383.0% | -0.4% |
| 2017 | 3,354.0% | -0.9% |
| 2018 | 3,312.0% | -1.3% |
| 2019 | 3,245.0% | -2.0% |
| 2020 | 3,130.0% | -3.5% |
| 2021 | 2,956.0% | -5.6% |
| 2022 | 2,880.0% | -2.6% |
| 2023 | 2,921.0% | +1.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 26,873.8% | 24,028.0% | 29,456.0% | 8 |
| 1960s | 18,058.4% | 14,360.0% | 22,876.0% | 10 |
| 1970s | 11,755.2% | 9,439.0% | 13,998.0% | 10 |
| 1980s | 7,597.4% | 6,106.0% | 9,015.0% | 10 |
| 1990s | 5,354.8% | 4,424.0% | 5,832.0% | 10 |
| 2000s | 3,274.6% | 2,999.0% | 4,054.0% | 10 |
| 2010s | 3,292.3% | 3,155.0% | 3,395.0% | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,971.8% | 2,880.0% | 3,130.0% | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is number of infant deaths in Malaysia?
- Number of infant deaths in Malaysia was 2,921.0% in 2023, according to World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest number of infant deaths recorded in Malaysia?
- The highest recorded value was 29,456.0% in 1952.
- What is the lowest number of infant deaths recorded in Malaysia?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,880.0% in 2022.
- How does Malaysia rank for number of infant deaths?
- Malaysia ranks 77th out of 199 countries with data for 2023.
- Is number of infant deaths rising or falling in Malaysia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 11.1%. 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 (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Number of infant deaths. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The number of infants dying before reaching one year of age.