Number of infants who die before age 1 in China
China: Number of infants who die before age 1 was 4,642 deaths in 2100. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2100)
4,642 deaths
Change on year
down 1.1%
World rank
35th
of 236 countries
All-time high
56,348 deaths
in 2024
All-time low
4,642 deaths
in 2100
Years of data
77
2024–2100
Number of infants who die before age 1 in China, 2024–2100
Source: UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in deaths.
Analysis
China recorded 4,642 deaths for number of infants who die before age 1 in 2100. That is the lowest value across all 77 years on record.
The figure is down 1.1% on the previous year and down 16.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of infants who die before age 1 in China peaked at 56,348 deaths in 2024 and was at its lowest, 4,642 deaths, in 2100.
China ranks 35th of 236 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Number of infants who die before age 1 in China, year by year
| Year | deaths | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 56,348 deaths | — |
| 2025 | 52,655 deaths | -6.6% |
| 2026 | 46,598 deaths | -11.5% |
| 2027 | 44,614 deaths | -4.3% |
| 2028 | 42,900 deaths | -3.8% |
| 2029 | 41,228 deaths | -3.9% |
| 2030 | 39,795 deaths | -3.5% |
| 2031 | 38,453 deaths | -3.4% |
| 2032 | 37,307 deaths | -3.0% |
| 2033 | 36,187 deaths | -3.0% |
| 2034 | 35,172 deaths | -2.8% |
| 2035 | 34,344 deaths | -2.4% |
| 2036 | 33,522 deaths | -2.4% |
| 2037 | 32,865 deaths | -2.0% |
| 2038 | 32,155 deaths | -2.2% |
| 2039 | 31,461 deaths | -2.2% |
| 2040 | 30,755 deaths | -2.2% |
| 2041 | 30,015 deaths | -2.4% |
| 2042 | 29,222 deaths | -2.6% |
| 2043 | 28,548 deaths | -2.3% |
| 2044 | 27,724 deaths | -2.9% |
| 2045 | 26,831 deaths | -3.2% |
| 2046 | 25,769 deaths | -4.0% |
| 2047 | 24,619 deaths | -4.5% |
| 2048 | 23,448 deaths | -4.8% |
| 2049 | 22,202 deaths | -5.3% |
| 2050 | 20,954 deaths | -5.6% |
| 2051 | 19,680 deaths | -6.1% |
| 2052 | 18,440 deaths | -6.3% |
| 2053 | 17,291 deaths | -6.2% |
| 2054 | 16,165 deaths | -6.5% |
| 2055 | 15,212 deaths | -5.9% |
| 2056 | 14,305 deaths | -6.0% |
| 2057 | 13,552 deaths | -5.3% |
| 2058 | 12,898 deaths | -4.8% |
| 2059 | 12,380 deaths | -4.0% |
| 2060 | 11,944 deaths | -3.5% |
| 2061 | 11,571 deaths | -3.1% |
| 2062 | 11,269 deaths | -2.6% |
| 2063 | 11,060 deaths | -1.9% |
| 2064 | 10,893 deaths | -1.5% |
| 2065 | 10,750 deaths | -1.3% |
| 2066 | 10,608 deaths | -1.3% |
| 2067 | 10,514 deaths | -0.9% |
| 2068 | 10,412 deaths | -1.0% |
| 2069 | 10,282 deaths | -1.2% |
| 2070 | 10,155 deaths | -1.2% |
| 2071 | 10,034 deaths | -1.2% |
| 2072 | 9,896 deaths | -1.4% |
| 2073 | 9,782 deaths | -1.2% |
| 2074 | 9,609 deaths | -1.8% |
| 2075 | 9,424 deaths | -1.9% |
| 2076 | 9,224 deaths | -2.1% |
| 2077 | 9,003 deaths | -2.4% |
| 2078 | 8,751 deaths | -2.8% |
| 2079 | 8,489 deaths | -3.0% |
| 2080 | 8,220 deaths | -3.2% |
| 2081 | 7,923 deaths | -3.6% |
| 2082 | 7,622 deaths | -3.8% |
| 2083 | 7,341 deaths | -3.7% |
| 2084 | 7,035 deaths | -4.2% |
| 2085 | 6,753 deaths | -4.0% |
| 2086 | 6,463 deaths | -4.3% |
| 2087 | 6,202 deaths | -4.0% |
| 2088 | 5,965 deaths | -3.8% |
| 2089 | 5,759 deaths | -3.5% |
| 2090 | 5,576 deaths | -3.2% |
| 2091 | 5,403 deaths | -3.1% |
| 2092 | 5,256 deaths | -2.7% |
| 2093 | 5,127 deaths | -2.5% |
| 2094 | 5,021 deaths | -2.1% |
| 2095 | 4,928 deaths | -1.9% |
| 2096 | 4,856 deaths | -1.5% |
| 2097 | 4,794 deaths | -1.3% |
| 2098 | 4,742 deaths | -1.1% |
| 2099 | 4,696 deaths | -1.0% |
| 2100 | 4,642 deaths | -1.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 47,390 deaths | 41,228 deaths | 56,348 deaths | 6 |
| 2030s | 35,126 deaths | 31,461 deaths | 39,795 deaths | 10 |
| 2040s | 26,913 deaths | 22,202 deaths | 30,755 deaths | 10 |
| 2050s | 16,088 deaths | 12,380 deaths | 20,954 deaths | 10 |
| 2060s | 10,930 deaths | 10,282 deaths | 11,944 deaths | 10 |
| 2070s | 9,437 deaths | 8,489 deaths | 10,155 deaths | 10 |
| 2080s | 6,928 deaths | 5,759 deaths | 8,220 deaths | 10 |
| 2090s | 5,040 deaths | 4,696 deaths | 5,576 deaths | 10 |
| 2100s | 4,642 deaths | 4,642 deaths | 4,642 deaths | 1 |
Countries ranked near China
- 32 Iraq 5,830 deaths compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is number of infants who die before age 1 in China?
- Number of infants who die before age 1 in China was 4,642 deaths in 2100, according to UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest number of infants who die before age 1 recorded in China?
- The highest recorded value was 56,348 deaths in 2024.
- What is the lowest number of infants who die before age 1 recorded in China?
- The lowest recorded value was 4,642 deaths in 2100.
- How does China rank for number of infants who die before age 1?
- China ranks 35th out of 236 countries with data for 2100.
- Is number of infants who die before age 1 rising or falling in China?
- Over the last ten years it is down 16.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this China data come from?
- The figures come from UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Number of infants who die before age 1. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Number of deaths in a calendar year. This only includes people at birth. Future projections are based on the UN's medium scenario.