Number of infant deaths gho in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Number of infant deaths gho was 2,719 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
2,719
Change on year
down 0.2%
World rank
82nd
of 199 countries
All-time high
24,207
in 1951
All-time low
2,700
in 2021
Years of data
73
1951–2023
Number of infant deaths gho in United Kingdom, 1951–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for number of infant deaths gho in United Kingdom is 2,719, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 0.2% on the previous year and down 15.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of infant deaths gho in United Kingdom peaked at 24,207 in 1951 and was at its lowest, 2,700, in 2021.
United Kingdom ranks 82nd 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 gho in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1951 | 24,207 | — |
| 1952 | 22,827 | -5.7% |
| 1953 | 21,835 | -4.3% |
| 1954 | 20,927 | -4.2% |
| 1955 | 20,142 | -3.8% |
| 1956 | 19,858 | -1.4% |
| 1957 | 19,963 | +0.5% |
| 1958 | 20,108 | +0.7% |
| 1959 | 20,197 | +0.4% |
| 1960 | 20,442 | +1.2% |
| 1961 | 20,790 | +1.7% |
| 1962 | 21,008 | +1.0% |
| 1963 | 20,990 | -0.1% |
| 1964 | 20,663 | -1.6% |
| 1965 | 20,010 | -3.2% |
| 1966 | 19,185 | -4.1% |
| 1967 | 18,387 | -4.2% |
| 1968 | 17,678 | -3.9% |
| 1969 | 17,016 | -3.7% |
| 1970 | 16,343 | -4.0% |
| 1971 | 15,648 | -4.3% |
| 1972 | 14,618 | -6.6% |
| 1973 | 13,324 | -8.9% |
| 1974 | 12,116 | -9.1% |
| 1975 | 11,005 | -9.2% |
| 1976 | 10,077 | -8.4% |
| 1977 | 9,352 | -7.2% |
| 1978 | 9,005 | -3.7% |
| 1979 | 9,026 | +0.2% |
| 1980 | 8,927 | -1.1% |
| 1981 | 8,413 | -5.8% |
| 1982 | 7,814 | -7.1% |
| 1983 | 7,428 | -4.9% |
| 1984 | 7,198 | -3.1% |
| 1985 | 7,110 | -1.2% |
| 1986 | 7,043 | -0.9% |
| 1987 | 6,956 | -1.2% |
| 1988 | 6,815 | -2.0% |
| 1989 | 6,511 | -4.5% |
| 1990 | 6,189 | -4.9% |
| 1991 | 5,840 | -5.6% |
| 1992 | 5,425 | -7.1% |
| 1993 | 5,035 | -7.2% |
| 1994 | 4,724 | -6.2% |
| 1995 | 4,492 | -4.9% |
| 1996 | 4,342 | -3.3% |
| 1997 | 4,248 | -2.2% |
| 1998 | 4,135 | -2.7% |
| 1999 | 3,999 | -3.3% |
| 2000 | 3,841 | -4.0% |
| 2001 | 3,708 | -3.5% |
| 2002 | 3,636 | -1.9% |
| 2003 | 3,656 | +0.6% |
| 2004 | 3,717 | +1.7% |
| 2005 | 3,724 | +0.2% |
| 2006 | 3,733 | +0.2% |
| 2007 | 3,763 | +0.8% |
| 2008 | 3,760 | -0.1% |
| 2009 | 3,675 | -2.3% |
| 2010 | 3,569 | -2.9% |
| 2011 | 3,473 | -2.7% |
| 2012 | 3,366 | -3.1% |
| 2013 | 3,211 | -4.6% |
| 2014 | 3,071 | -4.4% |
| 2015 | 3,016 | -1.8% |
| 2016 | 2,985 | -1.0% |
| 2017 | 2,932 | -1.8% |
| 2018 | 2,851 | -2.8% |
| 2019 | 2,778 | -2.6% |
| 2020 | 2,711 | -2.4% |
| 2021 | 2,700 | -0.4% |
| 2022 | 2,724 | +0.9% |
| 2023 | 2,719 | -0.2% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 2,719 is above the median for high income countries, which is 209, 13.0× the median. (65 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's 2,719 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 266, 10.2× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 21,118 | 19,858 | 24,207 | 9 |
| 1960s | 19,617 | 17,016 | 21,008 | 10 |
| 1970s | 12,051 | 9,005 | 16,343 | 10 |
| 1980s | 7,422 | 6,511 | 8,927 | 10 |
| 1990s | 4,843 | 3,999 | 6,189 | 10 |
| 2000s | 3,721 | 3,636 | 3,841 | 10 |
| 2010s | 3,125 | 2,778 | 3,569 | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,714 | 2,700 | 2,724 | 4 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
- 79 Jordan 2,878 compare
- 80 Guinea-Bissau 2,753 compare
- 81 Gambia 2,747 compare
- 83 Equatorial Guinea 2,655 compare
- 84 Saudi Arabia 2,529 compare
- 85 Eritrea 2,501 compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is number of infant deaths gho in United Kingdom?
- Number of infant deaths gho in United Kingdom was 2,719 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest number of infant deaths gho recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 24,207 in 1951.
- What is the lowest number of infant deaths gho recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,700 in 2021.
- How does United Kingdom rank for number of infant deaths gho?
- United Kingdom ranks 82nd out of 199 countries with data for 2023.
- Is number of infant deaths gho rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is down 15.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Kingdom data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Number of infant deaths gho. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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