Number of infants who die before age 1 in Norway
Norway: Number of infants who die before age 1 was 12 deaths in 2100. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2100)
12 deaths
Change on year
down 7.7%
World rank
159th
of 236 countries
All-time high
94 deaths
in 2024
All-time low
12 deaths
in 2100
Years of data
77
2024–2100
Number of infants who die before age 1 in Norway, 2024–2100
Source: UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in deaths.
Analysis
In 2100, number of infants who die before age 1 in Norway stood at 12 deaths. That is the lowest value across all 77 years on record.
That represents a change of down 7.7% on the previous year and down 25.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of infants who die before age 1 in Norway peaked at 94 deaths in 2024 and was at its lowest, 12 deaths, in 2100.
Norway ranks 159th of 236 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 infants who die before age 1 in Norway, year by year
| Year | deaths | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 94 deaths | — |
| 2025 | 91 deaths | -3.2% |
| 2026 | 88 deaths | -3.3% |
| 2027 | 85 deaths | -3.4% |
| 2028 | 82 deaths | -3.5% |
| 2029 | 80 deaths | -2.4% |
| 2030 | 77 deaths | -3.8% |
| 2031 | 75 deaths | -2.6% |
| 2032 | 72 deaths | -4.0% |
| 2033 | 70 deaths | -2.8% |
| 2034 | 69 deaths | -1.4% |
| 2035 | 67 deaths | -2.9% |
| 2036 | 66 deaths | -1.5% |
| 2037 | 64 deaths | -3.0% |
| 2038 | 62 deaths | -3.1% |
| 2039 | 61 deaths | -1.6% |
| 2040 | 60 deaths | -1.6% |
| 2041 | 58 deaths | -3.3% |
| 2042 | 57 deaths | -1.7% |
| 2043 | 55 deaths | -3.5% |
| 2044 | 53 deaths | -3.6% |
| 2045 | 52 deaths | -1.9% |
| 2046 | 50 deaths | -3.8% |
| 2047 | 49 deaths | -2.0% |
| 2048 | 47 deaths | -4.1% |
| 2049 | 46 deaths | -2.1% |
| 2050 | 44 deaths | -4.3% |
| 2051 | 43 deaths | -2.3% |
| 2052 | 42 deaths | -2.3% |
| 2053 | 40 deaths | -4.8% |
| 2054 | 39 deaths | -2.5% |
| 2055 | 38 deaths | -2.6% |
| 2056 | 37 deaths | -2.6% |
| 2057 | 36 deaths | -2.7% |
| 2058 | 35 deaths | -2.8% |
| 2059 | 34 deaths | -2.9% |
| 2060 | 33 deaths | -2.9% |
| 2061 | 32 deaths | -3.0% |
| 2062 | 32 deaths | +0.0% |
| 2063 | 31 deaths | -3.1% |
| 2064 | 30 deaths | -3.2% |
| 2065 | 30 deaths | +0.0% |
| 2066 | 29 deaths | -3.3% |
| 2067 | 28 deaths | -3.4% |
| 2068 | 28 deaths | +0.0% |
| 2069 | 27 deaths | -3.6% |
| 2070 | 27 deaths | +0.0% |
| 2071 | 26 deaths | -3.7% |
| 2072 | 26 deaths | +0.0% |
| 2073 | 25 deaths | -3.8% |
| 2074 | 24 deaths | -4.0% |
| 2075 | 24 deaths | +0.0% |
| 2076 | 23 deaths | -4.2% |
| 2077 | 23 deaths | +0.0% |
| 2078 | 22 deaths | -4.3% |
| 2079 | 21 deaths | -4.5% |
| 2080 | 21 deaths | +0.0% |
| 2081 | 20 deaths | -4.8% |
| 2082 | 20 deaths | +0.0% |
| 2083 | 19 deaths | -5.0% |
| 2084 | 19 deaths | +0.0% |
| 2085 | 18 deaths | -5.3% |
| 2086 | 18 deaths | +0.0% |
| 2087 | 17 deaths | -5.6% |
| 2088 | 17 deaths | +0.0% |
| 2089 | 16 deaths | -5.9% |
| 2090 | 16 deaths | +0.0% |
| 2091 | 15 deaths | -6.2% |
| 2092 | 15 deaths | +0.0% |
| 2093 | 15 deaths | +0.0% |
| 2094 | 14 deaths | -6.7% |
| 2095 | 14 deaths | +0.0% |
| 2096 | 14 deaths | +0.0% |
| 2097 | 13 deaths | -7.1% |
| 2098 | 13 deaths | +0.0% |
| 2099 | 13 deaths | +0.0% |
| 2100 | 12 deaths | -7.7% |
Norway compared with similar countries
- Norway's 12 deaths is above the median for high income countries, which is 11 deaths, 1.1× the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Norway's 12 deaths is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 27.5 deaths, 44% of the median. (56 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 86.67 deaths | 80 deaths | 94 deaths | 6 |
| 2030s | 68.3 deaths | 61 deaths | 77 deaths | 10 |
| 2040s | 52.7 deaths | 46 deaths | 60 deaths | 10 |
| 2050s | 38.8 deaths | 34 deaths | 44 deaths | 10 |
| 2060s | 30 deaths | 27 deaths | 33 deaths | 10 |
| 2070s | 24.1 deaths | 21 deaths | 27 deaths | 10 |
| 2080s | 18.5 deaths | 16 deaths | 21 deaths | 10 |
| 2090s | 14.2 deaths | 13 deaths | 16 deaths | 10 |
| 2100s | 12 deaths | 12 deaths | 12 deaths | 1 |
Countries ranked near Norway
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- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0238 units per person (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is number of infants who die before age 1 in Norway?
- Number of infants who die before age 1 in Norway was 12 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 Norway?
- The highest recorded value was 94 deaths in 2024.
- What is the lowest number of infants who die before age 1 recorded in Norway?
- The lowest recorded value was 12 deaths in 2100.
- How does Norway rank for number of infants who die before age 1?
- Norway ranks 159th out of 236 countries with data for 2100.
- Is number of infants who die before age 1 rising or falling in Norway?
- Over the last ten years it is down 25.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Norway 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.