Under-five deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024) 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
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.
Under-five deaths in Italy, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1955 | 53,754 | — |
| 1956 | 51,779 | -3.7% |
| 1957 | 50,328 | -2.8% |
| 1958 | 48,812 | -3.0% |
| 1959 | 47,765 | -2.1% |
| 1960 | 46,557 | -2.5% |
| 1961 | 44,933 | -3.5% |
| 1962 | 43,433 | -3.3% |
| 1963 | 42,145 | -3.0% |
| 1964 | 41,661 | -1.1% |
| 1965 | 40,412 | -3.0% |
| 1966 | 38,254 | -5.3% |
| 1967 | 36,108 | -5.6% |
| 1968 | 34,223 | -5.2% |
| 1969 | 32,675 | -4.5% |
| 1970 | 30,678 | -6.1% |
| 1971 | 28,655 | -6.6% |
| 1972 | 26,545 | -7.4% |
| 1973 | 24,158 | -9.0% |
| 1974 | 21,921 | -9.3% |
| 1975 | 19,522 | -10.9% |
| 1976 | 17,060 | -12.6% |
| 1977 | 14,955 | -12.3% |
| 1978 | 13,261 | -11.3% |
| 1979 | 11,845 | -10.7% |
| 1980 | 10,636 | -10.2% |
| 1981 | 9,692 | -8.9% |
| 1982 | 8,977 | -7.4% |
| 1983 | 8,292 | -7.6% |
| 1984 | 7,609 | -8.2% |
| 1985 | 7,029 | -7.6% |
| 1986 | 6,486 | -7.7% |
| 1987 | 6,049 | -6.7% |
| 1988 | 5,831 | -3.6% |
| 1989 | 5,644 | -3.2% |
| 1990 | 5,457 | -3.3% |
| 1991 | 5,266 | -3.5% |
| 1992 | 5,043 | -4.2% |
| 1993 | 4,729 | -6.2% |
| 1994 | 4,331 | -8.4% |
| 1995 | 3,986 | -8.0% |
| 1996 | 3,725 | -6.5% |
| 1997 | 3,516 | -5.6% |
| 1998 | 3,309 | -5.9% |
| 1999 | 3,128 | -5.5% |
| 2000 | 2,989 | -4.4% |
| 2001 | 2,844 | -4.9% |
| 2002 | 2,705 | -4.9% |
| 2003 | 2,597 | -4.0% |
| 2004 | 2,539 | -2.2% |
| 2005 | 2,477 | -2.4% |
| 2006 | 2,407 | -2.8% |
| 2007 | 2,364 | -1.8% |
| 2008 | 2,343 | -0.9% |
| 2009 | 2,310 | -1.4% |
| 2010 | 2,240 | -3.0% |
| 2011 | 2,152 | -3.9% |
| 2012 | 2,053 | -4.6% |
| 2013 | 1,943 | -5.4% |
| 2014 | 1,833 | -5.7% |
| 2015 | 1,734 | -5.4% |
| 2016 | 1,638 | -5.5% |
| 2017 | 1,542 | -5.9% |
| 2018 | 1,435 | -6.9% |
| 2019 | 1,333 | -7.1% |
| 2020 | 1,247 | -6.5% |
| 2021 | 1,188 | -4.7% |
| 2022 | 1,143 | -3.8% |
| 2023 | 1,089 | -4.7% |
| 2024 | 1,047 | -3.9% |
Italy compared with similar countries
- Italy's 1,047 is above the median for high income countries, which is 258, 4.1× the median. (65 countries reporting)
- Italy's 1,047 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 319, 3.3× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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 |
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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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