Under-five mortality rate, by sex in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Under-five mortality rate, by sex was 4.68 in 2024. ▼ Falling
Under-five mortality rate, by sex in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, 2000–2024
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
The most recent figure for under-five mortality rate, by sex in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is 4.68, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.6% on the previous year and up 3.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, under-five mortality rate, by sex in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland peaked at 6.55 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 4.37, in 2018.
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 173rd of 212 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 25 years of available data.
Under-five mortality rate, by sex in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 6.55 | — |
| 2001 | 6.45 | -1.6% |
| 2002 | 6.35 | -1.5% |
| 2003 | 6.25 | -1.5% |
| 2004 | 6.15 | -1.6% |
| 2005 | 6.03 | -1.8% |
| 2006 | 5.91 | -2.1% |
| 2007 | 5.75 | -2.6% |
| 2008 | 5.57 | -3.1% |
| 2009 | 5.37 | -3.5% |
| 2010 | 5.17 | -3.8% |
| 2011 | 4.97 | -3.9% |
| 2012 | 4.79 | -3.6% |
| 2013 | 4.65 | -3.0% |
| 2014 | 4.53 | -2.4% |
| 2015 | 4.46 | -1.7% |
| 2016 | 4.41 | -1.1% |
| 2017 | 4.38 | -0.6% |
| 2018 | 4.37 | -0.4% |
| 2019 | 4.37 | +0.1% |
| 2020 | 4.39 | +0.6% |
| 2021 | 4.44 | +1.1% |
| 2022 | 4.52 | +1.7% |
| 2023 | 4.61 | +1.9% |
| 2024 | 4.68 | +1.6% |
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland's 4.68 is above the median for high income countries, which is 4.67, 1.0× the median. (64 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland's 4.68 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 3.87, 1.2× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6.04 | 5.37 | 6.55 | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.61 | 4.37 | 5.17 | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.53 | 4.39 | 4.68 | 5 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
- 170 Cyprus 4.98 compare
- 171 United Arab Emirates 4.79 compare
- 172 New Zealand 4.74 compare
- 173 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 4.68 compare
- 175 Turks and Caicos Islands 4.65 compare
- 176 France 4.34 compare
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- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0247 units per person (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is under-five mortality rate, by sex in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- Under-five mortality rate, by sex in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland was 4.68 in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest under-five mortality rate, by sex recorded in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 6.55 in 2000.
- What is the lowest under-five mortality rate, by sex recorded in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.37 in 2018.
- How does United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank for under-five mortality rate, by sex?
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 173rd out of 212 countries with data for 2024.
- Is under-five mortality rate, by sex rising or falling in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 3.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Under-five mortality rate, by sex (deaths per 1,000 live births). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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