Under-five deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024) in Spain
Spain: Under-five deaths was 1,073 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
1,073
Change on year
down 0.9%
World rank
111th
of 201 countries
All-time high
39,510
in 1955
All-time low
1,073
in 2024
Years of data
70
1955–2024
Under-five deaths in Spain, 1955–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
Spain recorded 1,073 for under-five deaths in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 70 years on record.
That represents a change of down 0.9% on the previous year and down 26.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, under-five deaths in Spain peaked at 39,510 in 1955 and was at its lowest, 1,073, in 2024.
That places Spain 111th out of 201 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 Spain, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1955 | 39,510 | — |
| 1956 | 38,708 | -2.0% |
| 1957 | 38,499 | -0.5% |
| 1958 | 38,183 | -0.8% |
| 1959 | 37,033 | -3.0% |
| 1960 | 35,757 | -3.4% |
| 1961 | 34,002 | -4.9% |
| 1962 | 32,117 | -5.5% |
| 1963 | 30,798 | -4.1% |
| 1964 | 29,969 | -2.7% |
| 1965 | 28,592 | -4.6% |
| 1966 | 26,788 | -6.3% |
| 1967 | 25,556 | -4.6% |
| 1968 | 24,156 | -5.5% |
| 1969 | 22,467 | -7.0% |
| 1970 | 20,873 | -7.1% |
| 1971 | 19,423 | -6.9% |
| 1972 | 18,060 | -7.0% |
| 1973 | 16,740 | -7.3% |
| 1974 | 15,688 | -6.3% |
| 1975 | 14,620 | -6.8% |
| 1976 | 13,560 | -7.3% |
| 1977 | 12,481 | -8.0% |
| 1978 | 11,269 | -9.7% |
| 1979 | 10,048 | -10.8% |
| 1980 | 8,874 | -11.7% |
| 1981 | 7,808 | -12.0% |
| 1982 | 6,955 | -10.9% |
| 1983 | 6,271 | -9.8% |
| 1984 | 5,712 | -8.9% |
| 1985 | 5,284 | -7.5% |
| 1986 | 4,896 | -7.3% |
| 1987 | 4,561 | -6.8% |
| 1988 | 4,284 | -6.1% |
| 1989 | 4,031 | -5.9% |
| 1990 | 3,790 | -6.0% |
| 1991 | 3,562 | -6.0% |
| 1992 | 3,351 | -5.9% |
| 1993 | 3,116 | -7.0% |
| 1994 | 2,840 | -8.9% |
| 1995 | 2,591 | -8.8% |
| 1996 | 2,402 | -7.3% |
| 1997 | 2,269 | -5.5% |
| 1998 | 2,162 | -4.7% |
| 1999 | 2,101 | -2.8% |
| 2000 | 2,099 | -0.1% |
| 2001 | 2,097 | -0.1% |
| 2002 | 2,082 | -0.7% |
| 2003 | 2,097 | +0.7% |
| 2004 | 2,118 | +1.0% |
| 2005 | 2,108 | -0.5% |
| 2006 | 2,089 | -0.9% |
| 2007 | 2,062 | -1.3% |
| 2008 | 2,049 | -0.6% |
| 2009 | 1,984 | -3.2% |
| 2010 | 1,868 | -5.8% |
| 2011 | 1,762 | -5.7% |
| 2012 | 1,655 | -6.1% |
| 2013 | 1,540 | -6.9% |
| 2014 | 1,456 | -5.5% |
| 2015 | 1,408 | -3.3% |
| 2016 | 1,357 | -3.6% |
| 2017 | 1,300 | -4.2% |
| 2018 | 1,235 | -5.0% |
| 2019 | 1,177 | -4.7% |
| 2020 | 1,129 | -4.1% |
| 2021 | 1,097 | -2.8% |
| 2022 | 1,087 | -0.9% |
| 2023 | 1,083 | -0.4% |
| 2024 | 1,073 | -0.9% |
Spain compared with similar countries
- Spain's 1,073 is above the median for high income countries, which is 258, 4.2× the median. (65 countries reporting)
- Spain's 1,073 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 319, 3.4× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 38,387 | 37,033 | 39,510 | 5 |
| 1960s | 29,020 | 22,467 | 35,757 | 10 |
| 1970s | 15,276 | 10,048 | 20,873 | 10 |
| 1980s | 5,868 | 4,031 | 8,874 | 10 |
| 1990s | 2,818 | 2,101 | 3,790 | 10 |
| 2000s | 2,078 | 1,984 | 2,118 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,476 | 1,177 | 1,868 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,094 | 1,073 | 1,129 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is under-five deaths in Spain?
- Under-five deaths in Spain was 1,073 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest under-five deaths recorded in Spain?
- The highest recorded value was 39,510 in 1955.
- What is the lowest under-five deaths recorded in Spain?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,073 in 2024.
- How does Spain rank for under-five deaths?
- Spain ranks 111th out of 201 countries with data for 2024.
- Is under-five deaths rising or falling in Spain?
- Over the last ten years it is down 26.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Spain 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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