Under-five deaths in Italy

Italy: Under-five deaths was 1,047 in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
1,047
Change on year
down 3.9%
World rank
112th
of 201 countries
All-time high
53,754
in 1955
All-time low
1,047
in 2024
Years of data
70
1955–2024

Under-five deaths in Italy, 1955–2024

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Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

In 2024, under-five deaths in Italy stood at 1,047. That is the lowest value across all 70 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 3.9% on the previous year and down 42.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, under-five deaths in Italy peaked at 53,754 in 1955 and was at its lowest, 1,047, in 2024.

Italy ranks 112th 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1950s 50,488 47,765 53,754 5
1960s 40,040 32,675 46,557 10
1970s 20,860 11,845 30,678 10
1980s 7,624 5,644 10,636 10
1990s 4,249 3,128 5,457 10
2000s 2,558 2,310 2,989 10
2010s 1,790 1,333 2,240 10
2020s 1,143 1,047 1,247 5

Countries ranked near Italy

  1. 109 Australia 1,097 compare
  2. 110 Panama 1,092 compare
  3. 111 Spain 1,073 compare
  4. 113 El Salvador 997 compare
  5. 114 Comoros 945 compare
  6. 115 Oman 884 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is under-five deaths in Italy?
Under-five deaths in Italy was 1,047 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
What is the highest under-five deaths recorded in Italy?
The highest recorded value was 53,754 in 1955.
What is the lowest under-five deaths recorded in Italy?
The lowest recorded value was 1,047 in 2024.
How does Italy rank for under-five deaths?
Italy ranks 112th out of 201 countries with data for 2024.
Is under-five deaths rising or falling in Italy?
Over the last ten years it is down 42.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Italy 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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Indicator
Under-five deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024)
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
235 places, 13,599 data points, 1955–2024
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