Under-five deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024) in Netherlands
Netherlands: Under-five deaths was 661 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
661
Change on year
down 1.0%
World rank
119th
of 201 countries
All-time high
5,740
in 1955
All-time low
661
in 2024
Years of data
70
1955–2024
Under-five deaths in Netherlands, 1955–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for under-five deaths in Netherlands is 661, measured in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 70 years on record.
The figure is down 1.0% on the previous year and down 8.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, under-five deaths in Netherlands peaked at 5,740 in 1955 and was at its lowest, 661, in 2024.
Netherlands ranks 119th 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 Netherlands, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1955 | 5,740 | — |
| 1956 | 5,518 | -3.9% |
| 1957 | 5,335 | -3.3% |
| 1958 | 5,184 | -2.8% |
| 1959 | 5,090 | -1.8% |
| 1960 | 4,972 | -2.3% |
| 1961 | 4,886 | -1.7% |
| 1962 | 4,817 | -1.4% |
| 1963 | 4,729 | -1.8% |
| 1964 | 4,658 | -1.5% |
| 1965 | 4,523 | -2.9% |
| 1966 | 4,338 | -4.1% |
| 1967 | 4,172 | -3.8% |
| 1968 | 4,025 | -3.5% |
| 1969 | 3,948 | -1.9% |
| 1970 | 3,824 | -3.1% |
| 1971 | 3,574 | -6.5% |
| 1972 | 3,293 | -7.9% |
| 1973 | 2,975 | -9.7% |
| 1974 | 2,684 | -9.8% |
| 1975 | 2,453 | -8.6% |
| 1976 | 2,277 | -7.2% |
| 1977 | 2,143 | -5.9% |
| 1978 | 2,041 | -4.8% |
| 1979 | 1,968 | -3.6% |
| 1980 | 1,927 | -2.1% |
| 1981 | 1,890 | -1.9% |
| 1982 | 1,815 | -4.0% |
| 1983 | 1,747 | -3.7% |
| 1984 | 1,722 | -1.4% |
| 1985 | 1,716 | -0.3% |
| 1986 | 1,712 | -0.2% |
| 1987 | 1,700 | -0.7% |
| 1988 | 1,665 | -2.1% |
| 1989 | 1,630 | -2.1% |
| 1990 | 1,619 | -0.7% |
| 1991 | 1,595 | -1.5% |
| 1992 | 1,537 | -3.6% |
| 1993 | 1,475 | -4.0% |
| 1994 | 1,422 | -3.6% |
| 1995 | 1,360 | -4.4% |
| 1996 | 1,303 | -4.2% |
| 1997 | 1,273 | -2.3% |
| 1998 | 1,271 | -0.2% |
| 1999 | 1,268 | -0.2% |
| 2000 | 1,264 | -0.3% |
| 2001 | 1,243 | -1.7% |
| 2002 | 1,202 | -3.3% |
| 2003 | 1,160 | -3.5% |
| 2004 | 1,101 | -5.1% |
| 2005 | 1,032 | -6.3% |
| 2006 | 970 | -6.0% |
| 2007 | 915 | -5.7% |
| 2008 | 876 | -4.3% |
| 2009 | 850 | -3.0% |
| 2010 | 824 | -3.1% |
| 2011 | 794 | -3.6% |
| 2012 | 763 | -3.9% |
| 2013 | 736 | -3.5% |
| 2014 | 723 | -1.8% |
| 2015 | 713 | -1.4% |
| 2016 | 703 | -1.4% |
| 2017 | 699 | -0.6% |
| 2018 | 691 | -1.1% |
| 2019 | 688 | -0.4% |
| 2020 | 686 | -0.3% |
| 2021 | 701 | +2.2% |
| 2022 | 698 | -0.4% |
| 2023 | 668 | -4.3% |
| 2024 | 661 | -1.0% |
Netherlands compared with similar countries
- Netherlands's 661 is above the median for high income countries, which is 258, 2.6× the median. (65 countries reporting)
- Netherlands's 661 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 319, 2.1× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 5,373 | 5,090 | 5,740 | 5 |
| 1960s | 4,507 | 3,948 | 4,972 | 10 |
| 1970s | 2,723 | 1,968 | 3,824 | 10 |
| 1980s | 1,752 | 1,630 | 1,927 | 10 |
| 1990s | 1,412 | 1,268 | 1,619 | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,061 | 850 | 1,264 | 10 |
| 2010s | 733.4 | 688 | 824 | 10 |
| 2020s | 682.8 | 661 | 701 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Netherlands
More health data for Netherlands
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- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.1866 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,235 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
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- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 0.4989 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0239 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 0.5005 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is under-five deaths in Netherlands?
- Under-five deaths in Netherlands was 661 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest under-five deaths recorded in Netherlands?
- The highest recorded value was 5,740 in 1955.
- What is the lowest under-five deaths recorded in Netherlands?
- The lowest recorded value was 661 in 2024.
- How does Netherlands rank for under-five deaths?
- Netherlands ranks 119th out of 201 countries with data for 2024.
- Is under-five deaths rising or falling in Netherlands?
- Over the last ten years it is down 8.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Netherlands 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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