Under-five deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024) in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Under-five deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024) was 3,213 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
3,213
Change on year
up 1.2%
World rank
84th
of 201 countries
All-time high
24,110
in 1962
All-time low
3,090
in 2021
Years of data
70
1955–2024
Under-five deaths in United Kingdom, 1955–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for under-five deaths in United Kingdom is 3,213, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.2% on the previous year and down 9.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, under-five deaths in United Kingdom peaked at 24,110 in 1962 and was at its lowest, 3,090, in 2021.
United Kingdom ranks 84th 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 (UN IGME estimate, 2024) in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1955 | 23,393 | — |
| 1956 | 22,991 | -1.7% |
| 1957 | 23,026 | +0.2% |
| 1958 | 23,134 | +0.5% |
| 1959 | 23,222 | +0.4% |
| 1960 | 23,497 | +1.2% |
| 1961 | 23,876 | +1.6% |
| 1962 | 24,110 | +1.0% |
| 1963 | 24,090 | -0.1% |
| 1964 | 23,776 | -1.3% |
| 1965 | 23,119 | -2.8% |
| 1966 | 22,261 | -3.7% |
| 1967 | 21,417 | -3.8% |
| 1968 | 20,650 | -3.6% |
| 1969 | 19,899 | -3.6% |
| 1970 | 19,128 | -3.9% |
| 1971 | 18,326 | -4.2% |
| 1972 | 17,186 | -6.2% |
| 1973 | 15,759 | -8.3% |
| 1974 | 14,399 | -8.6% |
| 1975 | 13,111 | -8.9% |
| 1976 | 11,989 | -8.6% |
| 1977 | 11,089 | -7.5% |
| 1978 | 10,597 | -4.4% |
| 1979 | 10,508 | -0.8% |
| 1980 | 10,333 | -1.7% |
| 1981 | 9,781 | -5.3% |
| 1982 | 9,161 | -6.3% |
| 1983 | 8,750 | -4.5% |
| 1984 | 8,482 | -3.1% |
| 1985 | 8,362 | -1.4% |
| 1986 | 8,273 | -1.1% |
| 1987 | 8,166 | -1.3% |
| 1988 | 8,005 | -2.0% |
| 1989 | 7,673 | -4.1% |
| 1990 | 7,301 | -4.8% |
| 1991 | 6,894 | -5.6% |
| 1992 | 6,432 | -6.7% |
| 1993 | 5,994 | -6.8% |
| 1994 | 5,636 | -6.0% |
| 1995 | 5,364 | -4.8% |
| 1996 | 5,180 | -3.4% |
| 1997 | 5,053 | -2.5% |
| 1998 | 4,914 | -2.8% |
| 1999 | 4,753 | -3.3% |
| 2000 | 4,573 | -3.8% |
| 2001 | 4,413 | -3.5% |
| 2002 | 4,313 | -2.3% |
| 2003 | 4,307 | -0.1% |
| 2004 | 4,347 | +0.9% |
| 2005 | 4,341 | -0.1% |
| 2006 | 4,343 | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 4,365 | +0.5% |
| 2008 | 4,352 | -0.3% |
| 2009 | 4,257 | -2.2% |
| 2010 | 4,135 | -2.9% |
| 2011 | 4,022 | -2.7% |
| 2012 | 3,897 | -3.1% |
| 2013 | 3,723 | -4.5% |
| 2014 | 3,561 | -4.4% |
| 2015 | 3,487 | -2.1% |
| 2016 | 3,438 | -1.4% |
| 2017 | 3,367 | -2.1% |
| 2018 | 3,269 | -2.9% |
| 2019 | 3,183 | -2.6% |
| 2020 | 3,105 | -2.5% |
| 2021 | 3,090 | -0.5% |
| 2022 | 3,133 | +1.4% |
| 2023 | 3,176 | +1.4% |
| 2024 | 3,213 | +1.2% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 3,213 is above the median for high income countries, which is 258, 12.5× the median. (65 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's 3,213 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 319, 10.1× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 23,153 | 22,991 | 23,393 | 5 |
| 1960s | 22,670 | 19,899 | 24,110 | 10 |
| 1970s | 14,209 | 10,508 | 19,128 | 10 |
| 1980s | 8,699 | 7,673 | 10,333 | 10 |
| 1990s | 5,752 | 4,753 | 7,301 | 10 |
| 2000s | 4,361 | 4,257 | 4,573 | 10 |
| 2010s | 3,608 | 3,183 | 4,135 | 10 |
| 2020s | 3,143 | 3,090 | 3,213 | 5 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
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Frequently asked questions
- What is under-five deaths in United Kingdom?
- Under-five deaths in United Kingdom was 3,213 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest under-five deaths recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 24,110 in 1962.
- What is the lowest under-five deaths recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,090 in 2021.
- How does United Kingdom rank for under-five deaths?
- United Kingdom ranks 84th out of 201 countries with data for 2024.
- Is under-five deaths rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is down 9.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Kingdom 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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