Under-five deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024) in Ireland
Ireland: Under-five deaths was 206 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
206
Change on year
up 0.5%
World rank
147th
of 201 countries
All-time high
2,737
in 1955
All-time low
203
in 2020
Years of data
70
1955–2024
Under-five deaths in Ireland, 1955–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for under-five deaths in Ireland is 206, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 0.5% on the previous year and down 20.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, under-five deaths in Ireland peaked at 2,737 in 1955 and was at its lowest, 203, in 2020.
Ireland ranks 147th of 201 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.
Under-five deaths in Ireland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1955 | 2,737 | — |
| 1956 | 2,563 | -6.4% |
| 1957 | 2,461 | -4.0% |
| 1958 | 2,347 | -4.6% |
| 1959 | 2,234 | -4.8% |
| 1960 | 2,156 | -3.5% |
| 1961 | 2,050 | -4.9% |
| 1962 | 1,969 | -4.0% |
| 1963 | 1,934 | -1.8% |
| 1964 | 1,886 | -2.5% |
| 1965 | 1,805 | -4.3% |
| 1966 | 1,688 | -6.5% |
| 1967 | 1,564 | -7.3% |
| 1968 | 1,464 | -6.4% |
| 1969 | 1,416 | -3.3% |
| 1970 | 1,404 | -0.8% |
| 1971 | 1,414 | +0.7% |
| 1972 | 1,427 | +0.9% |
| 1973 | 1,421 | -0.4% |
| 1974 | 1,401 | -1.4% |
| 1975 | 1,348 | -3.8% |
| 1976 | 1,285 | -4.7% |
| 1977 | 1,229 | -4.4% |
| 1978 | 1,166 | -5.1% |
| 1979 | 1,100 | -5.7% |
| 1980 | 1,034 | -6.0% |
| 1981 | 957 | -7.4% |
| 1982 | 883 | -7.7% |
| 1983 | 813 | -7.9% |
| 1984 | 743 | -8.6% |
| 1985 | 690 | -7.1% |
| 1986 | 655 | -5.1% |
| 1987 | 621 | -5.2% |
| 1988 | 576 | -7.2% |
| 1989 | 527 | -8.5% |
| 1990 | 492 | -6.6% |
| 1991 | 461 | -6.3% |
| 1992 | 423 | -8.2% |
| 1993 | 387 | -8.5% |
| 1994 | 364 | -5.9% |
| 1995 | 355 | -2.5% |
| 1996 | 361 | +1.7% |
| 1997 | 373 | +3.3% |
| 1998 | 385 | +3.2% |
| 1999 | 387 | +0.5% |
| 2000 | 384 | -0.8% |
| 2001 | 381 | -0.8% |
| 2002 | 376 | -1.3% |
| 2003 | 361 | -4.0% |
| 2004 | 338 | -6.4% |
| 2005 | 314 | -7.1% |
| 2006 | 301 | -4.1% |
| 2007 | 306 | +1.7% |
| 2008 | 316 | +3.3% |
| 2009 | 318 | +0.6% |
| 2010 | 312 | -1.9% |
| 2011 | 303 | -2.9% |
| 2012 | 291 | -4.0% |
| 2013 | 276 | -5.2% |
| 2014 | 260 | -5.8% |
| 2015 | 246 | -5.4% |
| 2016 | 233 | -5.3% |
| 2017 | 220 | -5.6% |
| 2018 | 212 | -3.6% |
| 2019 | 208 | -1.9% |
| 2020 | 203 | -2.4% |
| 2021 | 210 | +3.4% |
| 2022 | 210 | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 205 | -2.4% |
| 2024 | 206 | +0.5% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 206 is below the median for high income countries, which is 258, 80% of the median. (65 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 206 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 319, 65% of the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 2,468 | 2,234 | 2,737 | 5 |
| 1960s | 1,793 | 1,416 | 2,156 | 10 |
| 1970s | 1,320 | 1,100 | 1,427 | 10 |
| 1980s | 749.9 | 527 | 1,034 | 10 |
| 1990s | 398.8 | 355 | 492 | 10 |
| 2000s | 339.5 | 301 | 384 | 10 |
| 2010s | 256.1 | 208 | 312 | 10 |
| 2020s | 206.8 | 203 | 210 | 5 |
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- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.026 units per person (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is under-five deaths in Ireland?
- Under-five deaths in Ireland was 206 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest under-five deaths recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 2,737 in 1955.
- What is the lowest under-five deaths recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 203 in 2020.
- How does Ireland rank for under-five deaths?
- Ireland ranks 147th out of 201 countries with data for 2024.
- Is under-five deaths rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 20.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ireland data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Under-five deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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