Under-five mortality rate (UN IGME estimate, 2024) in France
France: Under-five mortality rate was 4.34 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
4.34
Change on year
up 0.5%
World rank
166th
of 201 countries
All-time high
61.1
in 1949
All-time low
4.11
in 2013
Years of data
76
1949–2024
Under-five mortality rate in France, 1949–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for under-five mortality rate in France is 4.34, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 0.5% on the previous year and up 5.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, under-five mortality rate in France peaked at 61.1 in 1949 and was at its lowest, 4.11, in 2013.
France ranks 166th of 201 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Under-five mortality rate in France, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1949 | 61.1 | — |
| 1950 | 57.12 | -6.5% |
| 1951 | 53.3 | -6.7% |
| 1952 | 49.71 | -6.7% |
| 1953 | 46.3 | -6.9% |
| 1954 | 43.11 | -6.9% |
| 1955 | 40.14 | -6.9% |
| 1956 | 37.38 | -6.9% |
| 1957 | 34.81 | -6.9% |
| 1958 | 32.43 | -6.8% |
| 1959 | 30.32 | -6.5% |
| 1960 | 28.53 | -5.9% |
| 1961 | 27.02 | -5.3% |
| 1962 | 25.67 | -5.0% |
| 1963 | 24.46 | -4.7% |
| 1964 | 23.36 | -4.5% |
| 1965 | 22.36 | -4.3% |
| 1966 | 21.45 | -4.1% |
| 1967 | 20.62 | -3.9% |
| 1968 | 19.85 | -3.7% |
| 1969 | 19.07 | -4.0% |
| 1970 | 18.23 | -4.4% |
| 1971 | 17.38 | -4.6% |
| 1972 | 16.62 | -4.4% |
| 1973 | 15.99 | -3.8% |
| 1974 | 15.44 | -3.4% |
| 1975 | 14.93 | -3.3% |
| 1976 | 14.44 | -3.3% |
| 1977 | 13.92 | -3.6% |
| 1978 | 13.37 | -4.0% |
| 1979 | 12.83 | -4.0% |
| 1980 | 12.35 | -3.8% |
| 1981 | 11.92 | -3.5% |
| 1982 | 11.5 | -3.5% |
| 1983 | 11.09 | -3.6% |
| 1984 | 10.7 | -3.5% |
| 1985 | 10.37 | -3.1% |
| 1986 | 10.08 | -2.8% |
| 1987 | 9.82 | -2.6% |
| 1988 | 9.57 | -2.5% |
| 1989 | 9.31 | -2.8% |
| 1990 | 8.98 | -3.5% |
| 1991 | 8.57 | -4.5% |
| 1992 | 8.08 | -5.7% |
| 1993 | 7.53 | -6.8% |
| 1994 | 7 | -7.1% |
| 1995 | 6.52 | -6.8% |
| 1996 | 6.13 | -5.9% |
| 1997 | 5.85 | -4.7% |
| 1998 | 5.65 | -3.3% |
| 1999 | 5.51 | -2.5% |
| 2000 | 5.38 | -2.3% |
| 2001 | 5.25 | -2.5% |
| 2002 | 5.09 | -2.9% |
| 2003 | 4.93 | -3.3% |
| 2004 | 4.77 | -3.3% |
| 2005 | 4.63 | -2.8% |
| 2006 | 4.52 | -2.3% |
| 2007 | 4.44 | -1.9% |
| 2008 | 4.36 | -1.7% |
| 2009 | 4.29 | -1.6% |
| 2010 | 4.22 | -1.7% |
| 2011 | 4.15 | -1.5% |
| 2012 | 4.12 | -0.9% |
| 2013 | 4.11 | -0.1% |
| 2014 | 4.13 | +0.5% |
| 2015 | 4.17 | +0.8% |
| 2016 | 4.2 | +0.9% |
| 2017 | 4.23 | +0.6% |
| 2018 | 4.24 | +0.2% |
| 2019 | 4.24 | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 4.24 | +0.2% |
| 2021 | 4.26 | +0.4% |
| 2022 | 4.29 | +0.7% |
| 2023 | 4.32 | +0.8% |
| 2024 | 4.34 | +0.5% |
France compared with similar countries
- France's 4.34 is below the median for high income countries, which is 4.65, 93% of the median. (65 countries reporting)
- France's 4.34 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 3.87, 1.1× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 61.1 | 61.1 | 61.1 | 1 |
| 1950s | 42.46 | 30.32 | 57.12 | 10 |
| 1960s | 23.24 | 19.07 | 28.53 | 10 |
| 1970s | 15.31 | 12.83 | 18.23 | 10 |
| 1980s | 10.67 | 9.31 | 12.35 | 10 |
| 1990s | 6.98 | 5.51 | 8.98 | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.77 | 4.29 | 5.38 | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.18 | 4.11 | 4.24 | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.29 | 4.24 | 4.34 | 5 |
Countries ranked near France
- 163 New Zealand 4.74 compare
- 164 United Kingdom 4.68 compare
- 165 Turks and Caicos Islands 4.65 compare
- 167 Poland 4.22 compare
- 168 Denmark 3.95 compare
- 169 Netherlands 3.89 compare
More health data for France
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.31 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.0689 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,016 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 603 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2024)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -0.7875 % 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 0.0244 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -0.8291 % 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 mortality rate in France?
- Under-five mortality rate in France was 4.34 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest under-five mortality rate recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 61.1 in 1949.
- What is the lowest under-five mortality rate recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.11 in 2013.
- How does France rank for under-five mortality rate?
- France ranks 166th out of 201 countries with data for 2024.
- Is under-five mortality rate rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is up 5.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this France data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Under-five mortality rate (UN IGME estimate, 2024). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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