Number of under-five deaths, annual growth rate in Germany

Germany: Number of under-five deaths, annual growth rate was -0.9205 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
-0.9205 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 76.8%
World rank
58th
of 200 countries
All-time high
4 % change on previous year
in 2016
All-time low
-9.95 % change on previous year
in 1974
Years of data
51
1974–2024

Number of under-five deaths, annual growth rate in Germany, 1974–2024

-10-505197419992024

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

The most recent figure for number of under-five deaths, annual growth rate in Germany is -0.9205 % change on previous year, measured in 2024.

The figure is up 76.8% on the previous year and down 192.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, number of under-five deaths, annual growth rate in Germany peaked at 4 % change on previous year in 2016 and was at its lowest, -9.95 % change on previous year, in 1974.

That places Germany 58th out of 200 countries with data for 2024, 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 under-five deaths, annual growth rate in Germany, year by year

Annual values for Number of under-five deaths, annual growth rate in Germany, 1974 to 2024.
Year % change on previous year Change
1974 -9.95 % change on previous year
1975 -7.86 % change on previous year -21.0%
1976 -7.47 % change on previous year -5.0%
1977 -6.28 % change on previous year -15.9%
1978 -6.27 % change on previous year -0.1%
1979 -5.71 % change on previous year -9.0%
1980 -3.34 % change on previous year -41.4%
1981 -3.76 % change on previous year +12.6%
1982 -5.7 % change on previous year +51.5%
1983 -7 % change on previous year +22.7%
1984 -7.48 % change on previous year +7.0%
1985 -5.9 % change on previous year -21.1%
1986 -3.54 % change on previous year -40.0%
1987 -2.52 % change on previous year -28.7%
1988 -3.16 % change on previous year +25.2%
1989 -4.55 % change on previous year +44.0%
1990 -4.4 % change on previous year -3.3%
1991 -7.43 % change on previous year +68.7%
1992 -9.72 % change on previous year +30.9%
1993 -7.26 % change on previous year -25.3%
1994 -7.29 % change on previous year +0.3%
1995 -6.8 % change on previous year -6.8%
1996 -3.59 % change on previous year -47.2%
1997 -1.92 % change on previous year -46.4%
1998 -3.86 % change on previous year +100.7%
1999 -5.77 % change on previous year +49.6%
2000 -4.67 % change on previous year -19.0%
2001 -4.61 % change on previous year -1.3%
2002 -5.19 % change on previous year +12.5%
2003 -4.24 % change on previous year -18.2%
2004 -3.34 % change on previous year -21.2%
2005 -3.83 % change on previous year +14.7%
2006 -4.26 % change on previous year +11.0%
2007 -3.63 % change on previous year -14.7%
2008 -3.38 % change on previous year -7.0%
2009 -3.7 % change on previous year +9.5%
2010 -2.3 % change on previous year -37.7%
2011 -1.5 % change on previous year -34.9%
2012 -1.27 % change on previous year -15.4%
2013 -0.5513 % change on previous year -56.6%
2014 0.9978 % change on previous year -281.0%
2015 2.49 % change on previous year +149.4%
2016 4 % change on previous year +60.7%
2017 2.2 % change on previous year -45.1%
2018 -0.8062 % change on previous year -136.7%
2019 -1.12 % change on previous year +38.6%
2020 -1.23 % change on previous year +10.3%
2021 0.5548 % change on previous year -145.0%
2022 -2.48 % change on previous year -547.5%
2023 -3.96 % change on previous year +59.5%
2024 -0.9205 % change on previous year -76.8%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s -7.25 % change on previous year -9.95 % change on previous year -5.71 % change on previous year 6
1980s -4.7 % change on previous year -7.48 % change on previous year -2.52 % change on previous year 10
1990s -5.8 % change on previous year -9.72 % change on previous year -1.92 % change on previous year 10
2000s -4.09 % change on previous year -5.19 % change on previous year -3.34 % change on previous year 10
2010s 0.2131 % change on previous year -2.3 % change on previous year 4 % change on previous year 10
2020s -1.61 % change on previous year -3.96 % change on previous year 0.5548 % change on previous year 5

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Frequently asked questions

What is number of under-five deaths, annual growth rate in Germany?
Number of under-five deaths, annual growth rate in Germany was -0.9205 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest number of under-five deaths, annual growth rate recorded in Germany?
The highest recorded value was 4 % change on previous year in 2016.
What is the lowest number of under-five deaths, annual growth rate recorded in Germany?
The lowest recorded value was -9.95 % change on previous year in 1974.
How does Germany rank for number of under-five deaths, annual growth rate?
Germany ranks 58th out of 200 countries with data for 2024.
Is number of under-five deaths, annual growth rate rising or falling in Germany?
Over the last ten years it is down 192.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Germany data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Number of under-five deaths, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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The year-on-year percentage change in Number of under-five deaths. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.

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Indicator
Number of under-five deaths, annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
213 places, 12,383 data points, 1956–2024
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The year-on-year percentage change in Number of under-five deaths. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.