Under-five mortality rate (UN IGME estimate, 2024) in Japan
Japan: Under-five mortality rate was 2.43 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
2.43
Change on year
up 1.4%
World rank
193rd
of 201 countries
All-time high
101.38
in 1949
All-time low
2.38
in 2022
Years of data
76
1949–2024
Under-five mortality rate in Japan, 1949–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2024, under-five mortality rate in Japan stood at 2.43.
That represents a change of up 1.4% on the previous year and down 14.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, under-five mortality rate in Japan peaked at 101.38 in 1949 and was at its lowest, 2.38, in 2022.
Japan ranks 193rd 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 Japan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1949 | 101.38 | — |
| 1950 | 91.47 | -9.8% |
| 1951 | 82.65 | -9.6% |
| 1952 | 74.91 | -9.4% |
| 1953 | 68.28 | -8.9% |
| 1954 | 62.69 | -8.2% |
| 1955 | 57.99 | -7.5% |
| 1956 | 53.95 | -7.0% |
| 1957 | 50.34 | -6.7% |
| 1958 | 46.85 | -6.9% |
| 1959 | 43.32 | -7.5% |
| 1960 | 39.78 | -8.2% |
| 1961 | 36.25 | -8.9% |
| 1962 | 32.87 | -9.3% |
| 1963 | 29.75 | -9.5% |
| 1964 | 26.98 | -9.3% |
| 1965 | 24.6 | -8.8% |
| 1966 | 22.62 | -8.1% |
| 1967 | 20.98 | -7.2% |
| 1968 | 19.62 | -6.5% |
| 1969 | 18.46 | -5.9% |
| 1970 | 17.45 | -5.5% |
| 1971 | 16.54 | -5.2% |
| 1972 | 15.69 | -5.1% |
| 1973 | 14.87 | -5.2% |
| 1974 | 14.06 | -5.4% |
| 1975 | 13.27 | -5.6% |
| 1976 | 12.51 | -5.7% |
| 1977 | 11.78 | -5.8% |
| 1978 | 11.11 | -5.7% |
| 1979 | 10.48 | -5.6% |
| 1980 | 9.9 | -5.6% |
| 1981 | 9.34 | -5.6% |
| 1982 | 8.82 | -5.6% |
| 1983 | 8.34 | -5.5% |
| 1984 | 7.88 | -5.5% |
| 1985 | 7.47 | -5.2% |
| 1986 | 7.12 | -4.7% |
| 1987 | 6.83 | -4.1% |
| 1988 | 6.61 | -3.3% |
| 1989 | 6.44 | -2.5% |
| 1990 | 6.32 | -1.9% |
| 1991 | 6.23 | -1.5% |
| 1992 | 6.14 | -1.5% |
| 1993 | 6.02 | -1.8% |
| 1994 | 5.87 | -2.5% |
| 1995 | 5.69 | -3.2% |
| 1996 | 5.46 | -3.9% |
| 1997 | 5.22 | -4.5% |
| 1998 | 4.97 | -4.8% |
| 1999 | 4.73 | -4.9% |
| 2000 | 4.5 | -4.8% |
| 2001 | 4.3 | -4.4% |
| 2002 | 4.13 | -4.0% |
| 2003 | 3.98 | -3.5% |
| 2004 | 3.86 | -3.2% |
| 2005 | 3.74 | -2.9% |
| 2006 | 3.64 | -2.8% |
| 2007 | 3.54 | -2.8% |
| 2008 | 3.44 | -2.6% |
| 2009 | 3.36 | -2.5% |
| 2010 | 3.27 | -2.6% |
| 2011 | 3.28 | +0.3% |
| 2012 | 3.07 | -6.5% |
| 2013 | 2.96 | -3.5% |
| 2014 | 2.86 | -3.5% |
| 2015 | 2.76 | -3.4% |
| 2016 | 2.67 | -3.1% |
| 2017 | 2.59 | -3.0% |
| 2018 | 2.52 | -2.8% |
| 2019 | 2.46 | -2.6% |
| 2020 | 2.41 | -2.0% |
| 2021 | 2.38 | -1.0% |
| 2022 | 2.38 | -0.1% |
| 2023 | 2.4 | +0.8% |
| 2024 | 2.43 | +1.4% |
Japan compared with similar countries
- Japan's 2.43 is below the median for high income countries, which is 4.65, 52% of the median. (65 countries reporting)
- Japan's 2.43 is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 17.21, 14% of the median. (30 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 101.38 | 101.38 | 101.38 | 1 |
| 1950s | 63.24 | 43.32 | 91.47 | 10 |
| 1960s | 27.19 | 18.46 | 39.78 | 10 |
| 1970s | 13.78 | 10.48 | 17.45 | 10 |
| 1980s | 7.88 | 6.44 | 9.9 | 10 |
| 1990s | 5.66 | 4.73 | 6.32 | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.85 | 3.36 | 4.5 | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.84 | 2.46 | 3.28 | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.4 | 2.38 | 2.43 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Japan
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- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -0.2774 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,294 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 178 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -2.22 % 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 0.0155 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -2.36 % 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 Japan?
- Under-five mortality rate in Japan was 2.43 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest under-five mortality rate recorded in Japan?
- The highest recorded value was 101.38 in 1949.
- What is the lowest under-five mortality rate recorded in Japan?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.38 in 2022.
- How does Japan rank for under-five mortality rate?
- Japan ranks 193rd out of 201 countries with data for 2024.
- Is under-five mortality rate rising or falling in Japan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 14.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Japan 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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