Under-five mortality rate (UN IGME estimate, 2024) in Switzerland
Switzerland: Under-five mortality rate was 3.87 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
3.87
Change on year
down 0.9%
World rank
170th
of 201 countries
All-time high
38.58
in 1950
All-time low
3.87
in 2024
Years of data
75
1950–2024
Under-five mortality rate in Switzerland, 1950–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2024, under-five mortality rate in Switzerland stood at 3.87. That is the lowest value across all 75 years on record.
The figure is down 0.9% on the previous year and down 10.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, under-five mortality rate in Switzerland peaked at 38.58 in 1950 and was at its lowest, 3.87, in 2024.
Switzerland ranks 170th 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 Switzerland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 38.58 | — |
| 1951 | 37.18 | -3.6% |
| 1952 | 35.83 | -3.6% |
| 1953 | 34.45 | -3.8% |
| 1954 | 33.05 | -4.1% |
| 1955 | 31.65 | -4.3% |
| 1956 | 30.26 | -4.4% |
| 1957 | 28.98 | -4.2% |
| 1958 | 27.94 | -3.6% |
| 1959 | 27.15 | -2.8% |
| 1960 | 26.53 | -2.3% |
| 1961 | 25.97 | -2.1% |
| 1962 | 25.34 | -2.4% |
| 1963 | 24.55 | -3.1% |
| 1964 | 23.57 | -4.0% |
| 1965 | 22.55 | -4.3% |
| 1966 | 21.6 | -4.2% |
| 1967 | 20.74 | -4.0% |
| 1968 | 19.94 | -3.9% |
| 1969 | 19.17 | -3.9% |
| 1970 | 18.38 | -4.1% |
| 1971 | 17.55 | -4.5% |
| 1972 | 16.68 | -5.0% |
| 1973 | 15.74 | -5.6% |
| 1974 | 14.77 | -6.1% |
| 1975 | 13.82 | -6.4% |
| 1976 | 12.93 | -6.5% |
| 1977 | 12.12 | -6.3% |
| 1978 | 11.43 | -5.7% |
| 1979 | 10.86 | -5.0% |
| 1980 | 10.39 | -4.3% |
| 1981 | 10 | -3.8% |
| 1982 | 9.67 | -3.2% |
| 1983 | 9.41 | -2.8% |
| 1984 | 9.19 | -2.3% |
| 1985 | 9.02 | -1.9% |
| 1986 | 8.88 | -1.5% |
| 1987 | 8.76 | -1.4% |
| 1988 | 8.62 | -1.6% |
| 1989 | 8.43 | -2.2% |
| 1990 | 8.17 | -3.0% |
| 1991 | 7.84 | -4.0% |
| 1992 | 7.47 | -4.8% |
| 1993 | 7.08 | -5.2% |
| 1994 | 6.71 | -5.1% |
| 1995 | 6.4 | -4.7% |
| 1996 | 6.15 | -3.9% |
| 1997 | 5.97 | -3.0% |
| 1998 | 5.83 | -2.3% |
| 1999 | 5.73 | -1.8% |
| 2000 | 5.63 | -1.6% |
| 2001 | 5.54 | -1.7% |
| 2002 | 5.43 | -2.0% |
| 2003 | 5.31 | -2.2% |
| 2004 | 5.19 | -2.3% |
| 2005 | 5.06 | -2.4% |
| 2006 | 4.94 | -2.4% |
| 2007 | 4.83 | -2.3% |
| 2008 | 4.73 | -2.1% |
| 2009 | 4.64 | -1.9% |
| 2010 | 4.56 | -1.7% |
| 2011 | 4.5 | -1.4% |
| 2012 | 4.44 | -1.2% |
| 2013 | 4.39 | -1.2% |
| 2014 | 4.34 | -1.2% |
| 2015 | 4.28 | -1.4% |
| 2016 | 4.21 | -1.5% |
| 2017 | 4.15 | -1.6% |
| 2018 | 4.09 | -1.5% |
| 2019 | 4.04 | -1.2% |
| 2020 | 4 | -1.0% |
| 2021 | 3.97 | -0.8% |
| 2022 | 3.94 | -0.8% |
| 2023 | 3.9 | -0.9% |
| 2024 | 3.87 | -0.9% |
Switzerland compared with similar countries
- Switzerland's 3.87 is below the median for high income countries, which is 4.65, 83% of the median. (65 countries reporting)
- Switzerland's 3.87 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 3.87, 1.0× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 32.51 | 27.15 | 38.58 | 10 |
| 1960s | 23 | 19.17 | 26.53 | 10 |
| 1970s | 14.43 | 10.86 | 18.38 | 10 |
| 1980s | 9.24 | 8.43 | 10.39 | 10 |
| 1990s | 6.74 | 5.73 | 8.17 | 10 |
| 2000s | 5.13 | 4.64 | 5.63 | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.3 | 4.04 | 4.56 | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.93 | 3.87 | 4 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is under-five mortality rate in Switzerland?
- Under-five mortality rate in Switzerland was 3.87 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest under-five mortality rate recorded in Switzerland?
- The highest recorded value was 38.58 in 1950.
- What is the lowest under-five mortality rate recorded in Switzerland?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.87 in 2024.
- How does Switzerland rank for under-five mortality rate?
- Switzerland ranks 170th out of 201 countries with data for 2024.
- Is under-five mortality rate rising or falling in Switzerland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 10.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Switzerland 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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