Respiratory infections death rate by age group in New Zealand
New Zealand: Respiratory infections death rate by age group was 21.85 deaths per 100,000 people in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2018)
21.85 deaths per 100,000 people
Change on year
down 6.1%
World rank
53rd
of 109 countries
All-time high
478.87 deaths per 100,000 people
in 1952
All-time low
10.75 deaths per 100,000 people
in 2001
Years of data
69
1950–2018
Respiratory infections death rate by age group in New Zealand, 1950–2018
Source: WHO Mortality Database (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in deaths per 100,000 people.
Analysis
The most recent figure for respiratory infections death rate by age group in New Zealand is 21.85 deaths per 100,000 people, measured in 2018.
That represents a change of down 6.1% on the previous year and down 33.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, respiratory infections death rate by age group in New Zealand peaked at 478.87 deaths per 100,000 people in 1952 and was at its lowest, 10.75 deaths per 100,000 people, in 2001.
That places New Zealand 53rd out of 109 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Respiratory infections death rate by age group in New Zealand, year by year
| Year | deaths per 100,000 people | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 366.67 deaths per 100,000 people | — |
| 1951 | 470.46 deaths per 100,000 people | +28.3% |
| 1952 | 478.87 deaths per 100,000 people | +1.8% |
| 1953 | 388.56 deaths per 100,000 people | -18.9% |
| 1954 | 366.09 deaths per 100,000 people | -5.8% |
| 1955 | 422.72 deaths per 100,000 people | +15.5% |
| 1956 | 384.19 deaths per 100,000 people | -9.1% |
| 1957 | 437.94 deaths per 100,000 people | +14.0% |
| 1958 | 344.77 deaths per 100,000 people | -21.3% |
| 1959 | 405.99 deaths per 100,000 people | +17.8% |
| 1960 | 268.85 deaths per 100,000 people | -33.8% |
| 1961 | 326.3 deaths per 100,000 people | +21.4% |
| 1962 | 266.98 deaths per 100,000 people | -18.2% |
| 1963 | 250.39 deaths per 100,000 people | -6.2% |
| 1964 | 233.97 deaths per 100,000 people | -6.6% |
| 1965 | 260.3 deaths per 100,000 people | +11.3% |
| 1966 | 222.22 deaths per 100,000 people | -14.6% |
| 1967 | 285.02 deaths per 100,000 people | +28.3% |
| 1968 | 337.15 deaths per 100,000 people | +18.3% |
| 1969 | 229.64 deaths per 100,000 people | -31.9% |
| 1970 | 292.48 deaths per 100,000 people | +27.4% |
| 1971 | 266.99 deaths per 100,000 people | -8.7% |
| 1972 | 198.73 deaths per 100,000 people | -25.6% |
| 1973 | 193.81 deaths per 100,000 people | -2.5% |
| 1974 | 211.76 deaths per 100,000 people | +9.3% |
| 1975 | 209.14 deaths per 100,000 people | -1.2% |
| 1976 | 191.53 deaths per 100,000 people | -8.4% |
| 1977 | 183.52 deaths per 100,000 people | -4.2% |
| 1978 | 164.41 deaths per 100,000 people | -10.4% |
| 1979 | 92.34 deaths per 100,000 people | -43.8% |
| 1980 | 124.26 deaths per 100,000 people | +34.6% |
| 1981 | 57.65 deaths per 100,000 people | -53.6% |
| 1982 | 86.87 deaths per 100,000 people | +50.7% |
| 1983 | 101.8 deaths per 100,000 people | +17.2% |
| 1984 | 87.13 deaths per 100,000 people | -14.4% |
| 1985 | 73.93 deaths per 100,000 people | -15.1% |
| 1986 | 64.2 deaths per 100,000 people | -13.2% |
| 1987 | 70.37 deaths per 100,000 people | +9.6% |
| 1988 | 62.28 deaths per 100,000 people | -11.5% |
| 1989 | 61.73 deaths per 100,000 people | -0.9% |
| 1990 | 24.22 deaths per 100,000 people | -60.8% |
| 1991 | 18.39 deaths per 100,000 people | -24.1% |
| 1992 | 19.13 deaths per 100,000 people | +4.0% |
| 1993 | 23.09 deaths per 100,000 people | +20.7% |
| 1994 | 21.66 deaths per 100,000 people | -6.2% |
| 1995 | 34.3 deaths per 100,000 people | +58.3% |
| 1996 | 23.13 deaths per 100,000 people | -32.6% |
| 1997 | 20.98 deaths per 100,000 people | -9.3% |
| 1998 | 13.91 deaths per 100,000 people | -33.7% |
| 1999 | 23.44 deaths per 100,000 people | +68.4% |
| 2000 | 22.84 deaths per 100,000 people | -2.5% |
| 2001 | 10.75 deaths per 100,000 people | -52.9% |
| 2002 | 13 deaths per 100,000 people | +21.0% |
| 2003 | 10.85 deaths per 100,000 people | -16.5% |
| 2004 | 38 deaths per 100,000 people | +250.1% |
| 2005 | 29.43 deaths per 100,000 people | -22.5% |
| 2006 | 27.09 deaths per 100,000 people | -8.0% |
| 2007 | 29.12 deaths per 100,000 people | +7.5% |
| 2008 | 32.77 deaths per 100,000 people | +12.5% |
| 2009 | 28.54 deaths per 100,000 people | -12.9% |
| 2010 | 26.66 deaths per 100,000 people | -6.6% |
| 2011 | 30.47 deaths per 100,000 people | +14.3% |
| 2012 | 29.72 deaths per 100,000 people | -2.5% |
| 2013 | 16.59 deaths per 100,000 people | -44.2% |
| 2014 | 26.98 deaths per 100,000 people | +62.6% |
| 2015 | 13.53 deaths per 100,000 people | -49.8% |
| 2016 | 11.81 deaths per 100,000 people | -12.7% |
| 2017 | 23.28 deaths per 100,000 people | +97.1% |
| 2018 | 21.85 deaths per 100,000 people | -6.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 406.63 deaths per 100,000 people | 344.77 deaths per 100,000 people | 478.87 deaths per 100,000 people | 10 |
| 1960s | 268.08 deaths per 100,000 people | 222.22 deaths per 100,000 people | 337.15 deaths per 100,000 people | 10 |
| 1970s | 200.47 deaths per 100,000 people | 92.34 deaths per 100,000 people | 292.48 deaths per 100,000 people | 10 |
| 1980s | 79.02 deaths per 100,000 people | 57.65 deaths per 100,000 people | 124.26 deaths per 100,000 people | 10 |
| 1990s | 22.23 deaths per 100,000 people | 13.91 deaths per 100,000 people | 34.3 deaths per 100,000 people | 10 |
| 2000s | 24.24 deaths per 100,000 people | 10.75 deaths per 100,000 people | 38 deaths per 100,000 people | 10 |
| 2010s | 22.32 deaths per 100,000 people | 11.81 deaths per 100,000 people | 30.47 deaths per 100,000 people | 9 |
Countries ranked near New Zealand
- 50 Malta 22.83 deaths per 100,000 people compare
- 51 Puerto Rico 22.79 deaths per 100,000 people compare
- 52 Croatia 22.75 deaths per 100,000 people compare
- 54 Portugal 20.47 deaths per 100,000 people compare
- 55 Serbia 19.47 deaths per 100,000 people compare
- 56 Georgia 19.45 deaths per 100,000 people compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is respiratory infections death rate by age group in New Zealand?
- Respiratory infections death rate by age group in New Zealand was 21.85 deaths per 100,000 people in 2018, according to WHO Mortality Database (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest respiratory infections death rate by age group recorded in New Zealand?
- The highest recorded value was 478.87 deaths per 100,000 people in 1952.
- What is the lowest respiratory infections death rate by age group recorded in New Zealand?
- The lowest recorded value was 10.75 deaths per 100,000 people in 2001.
- How does New Zealand rank for respiratory infections death rate by age group?
- New Zealand ranks 53rd out of 109 countries with data for 2018.
- Is respiratory infections death rate by age group rising or falling in New Zealand?
- Over the last ten years it is down 33.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this New Zealand data come from?
- The figures come from WHO Mortality Database (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Respiratory infections death rate by age group. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Reported deaths from respiratory infections per 100,000 people in both sexes aged less than 1 year.