Under-five deaths in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Under-five deaths 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 of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, 1955–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for under-five deaths in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 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 of Great Britain and Northern Ireland peaked at 24,110 in 1962 and was at its lowest, 3,090, in 2021.
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 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 in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, 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% |
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 |
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More health data for United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.71 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.0265 % change on previous year (2090)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates 1,134 (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 461 (2100)
- Population ages 0-14, total, annual growth rate -0.9886 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, total, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, total, per capita 0.1696 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 15-64, female, annual growth rate 0.2494 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 15-64, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 15-64, female, per capita 0.3176 units per person (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is under-five deaths in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- Under-five deaths in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland was 3,213 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest under-five deaths recorded in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 24,110 in 1962.
- What is the lowest under-five deaths recorded in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,090 in 2021.
- How does United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank for under-five deaths?
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 84th out of 201 countries with data for 2024.
- Is under-five deaths rising or falling in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- 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 of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 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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