Number of infant deaths unwpp in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Number of infant deaths unwpp was 2,552 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
2,552
Change on year
down 3.3%
World rank
83rd
of 236 countries
All-time high
24,802
in 1950
All-time low
2,552
in 2023
Years of data
74
1950–2023
Number of infant deaths unwpp in United Kingdom, 1950–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
United Kingdom recorded 2,552 for number of infant deaths unwpp in 2023. That is the lowest value across all 74 years on record.
That represents a change of down 3.3% on the previous year and down 15.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of infant deaths unwpp in United Kingdom peaked at 24,802 in 1950 and was at its lowest, 2,552, in 2023.
That places United Kingdom 83rd out of 236 countries with data for 2023, 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 unwpp in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 24,802 | — |
| 1951 | 24,363 | -1.8% |
| 1952 | 22,904 | -6.0% |
| 1953 | 22,041 | -3.8% |
| 1954 | 20,730 | -5.9% |
| 1955 | 20,454 | -1.3% |
| 1956 | 20,203 | -1.2% |
| 1957 | 20,475 | +1.3% |
| 1958 | 20,274 | -1.0% |
| 1959 | 20,214 | -0.3% |
| 1960 | 20,942 | +3.6% |
| 1961 | 20,972 | +0.1% |
| 1962 | 21,879 | +4.3% |
| 1963 | 21,660 | -1.0% |
| 1964 | 21,002 | -3.0% |
| 1965 | 19,482 | -7.2% |
| 1966 | 19,100 | -2.0% |
| 1967 | 17,804 | -6.8% |
| 1968 | 17,578 | -1.3% |
| 1969 | 16,739 | -4.8% |
| 1970 | 16,620 | -0.7% |
| 1971 | 15,690 | -5.6% |
| 1972 | 14,182 | -9.6% |
| 1973 | 13,060 | -7.9% |
| 1974 | 12,147 | -7.0% |
| 1975 | 10,910 | -10.2% |
| 1976 | 9,631 | -11.7% |
| 1977 | 9,283 | -3.6% |
| 1978 | 9,303 | +0.2% |
| 1979 | 9,599 | +3.2% |
| 1980 | 9,240 | -3.7% |
| 1981 | 8,104 | -12.3% |
| 1982 | 7,856 | -3.1% |
| 1983 | 7,342 | -6.5% |
| 1984 | 7,041 | -4.1% |
| 1985 | 7,013 | -0.4% |
| 1986 | 7,168 | +2.2% |
| 1987 | 7,123 | -0.6% |
| 1988 | 7,051 | -1.0% |
| 1989 | 6,462 | -8.4% |
| 1990 | 6,391 | -1.1% |
| 1991 | 5,826 | -8.8% |
| 1992 | 5,122 | -12.1% |
| 1993 | 4,849 | -5.3% |
| 1994 | 4,608 | -5.0% |
| 1995 | 4,520 | -1.9% |
| 1996 | 4,523 | +0.1% |
| 1997 | 4,223 | -6.6% |
| 1998 | 4,093 | -3.1% |
| 1999 | 4,050 | -1.1% |
| 2000 | 3,798 | -6.2% |
| 2001 | 3,690 | -2.8% |
| 2002 | 3,548 | -3.8% |
| 2003 | 3,762 | +6.0% |
| 2004 | 3,678 | -2.2% |
| 2005 | 3,718 | +1.1% |
| 2006 | 3,810 | +2.5% |
| 2007 | 3,805 | -0.1% |
| 2008 | 3,797 | -0.2% |
| 2009 | 3,734 | -1.7% |
| 2010 | 3,575 | -4.3% |
| 2011 | 3,528 | -1.3% |
| 2012 | 3,376 | -4.3% |
| 2013 | 3,035 | -10.1% |
| 2014 | 3,006 | -1.0% |
| 2015 | 3,021 | +0.5% |
| 2016 | 2,991 | -1.0% |
| 2017 | 2,952 | -1.3% |
| 2018 | 2,795 | -5.3% |
| 2019 | 2,799 | +0.1% |
| 2020 | 2,554 | -8.8% |
| 2021 | 2,690 | +5.3% |
| 2022 | 2,639 | -1.9% |
| 2023 | 2,552 | -3.3% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 2,552 is above the median for high income countries, which is 97, 26.3× the median. (85 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's 2,552 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 229, 11.1× the median. (56 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 21,646 | 20,203 | 24,802 | 10 |
| 1960s | 19,716 | 16,739 | 21,879 | 10 |
| 1970s | 12,042 | 9,283 | 16,620 | 10 |
| 1980s | 7,440 | 6,462 | 9,240 | 10 |
| 1990s | 4,820 | 4,050 | 6,391 | 10 |
| 2000s | 3,734 | 3,548 | 3,810 | 10 |
| 2010s | 3,108 | 2,795 | 3,575 | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,609 | 2,552 | 2,690 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is number of infant deaths unwpp in United Kingdom?
- Number of infant deaths unwpp in United Kingdom was 2,552 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest number of infant deaths unwpp recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 24,802 in 1950.
- What is the lowest number of infant deaths unwpp recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,552 in 2023.
- How does United Kingdom rank for number of infant deaths unwpp?
- United Kingdom ranks 83rd out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is number of infant deaths unwpp rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is down 15.9%. 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 unwpp. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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