Infant deaths (number) in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Infant deaths (number) was 2,835 in 2024. ▼ Falling
Infant deaths in United Kingdom, 2000–2024
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
The most recent figure for infant deaths in United Kingdom is 2,835, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 1.5% on the previous year and down 7.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, infant deaths in United Kingdom peaked at 3,845 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 2,692, in 2021.
United Kingdom ranks 84th of 213 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 25 years of available data.
Infant deaths (number) in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 3,845 | — |
| 2001 | 3,710 | -3.5% |
| 2002 | 3,637 | -2.0% |
| 2003 | 3,657 | +0.5% |
| 2004 | 3,717 | +1.6% |
| 2005 | 3,724 | +0.2% |
| 2006 | 3,734 | +0.3% |
| 2007 | 3,763 | +0.8% |
| 2008 | 3,759 | -0.1% |
| 2009 | 3,675 | -2.2% |
| 2010 | 3,568 | -2.9% |
| 2011 | 3,472 | -2.7% |
| 2012 | 3,365 | -3.1% |
| 2013 | 3,209 | -4.6% |
| 2014 | 3,066 | -4.5% |
| 2015 | 3,010 | -1.8% |
| 2016 | 2,978 | -1.1% |
| 2017 | 2,922 | -1.9% |
| 2018 | 2,836 | -2.9% |
| 2019 | 2,763 | -2.6% |
| 2020 | 2,696 | -2.4% |
| 2021 | 2,692 | -0.1% |
| 2022 | 2,745 | +2.0% |
| 2023 | 2,794 | +1.8% |
| 2024 | 2,835 | +1.5% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 2,835 is above the median for high income countries, which is 210, 13.5× the median. (64 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's 2,835 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 235, 12.1× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3,722 | 3,637 | 3,845 | 10 |
| 2010s | 3,119 | 2,763 | 3,568 | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,752 | 2,692 | 2,835 | 5 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
More development goals data for United Kingdom
- Red List Index 0.9592 index (2025)
- Number of refugees per 100,000 population, by country of origin 0.4861 per 100,000 people (2025)
- Manufacturing value added per capita 3,800 constant US$ (2025)
- Number of transboundary breeds 280 (2025)
- Number of transboundary breeds (not extinct) 271 (2025)
- Number of transboundary breeds with unknown risk status 157 (2025)
- Number of local breeds with unknown risk status 171 (2025)
- Number of local breeds (not extinct) 263 (2025)
- Number of local breeds kept in the country 335 (2025)
- Neonatal deaths 2,081 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is infant deaths in United Kingdom?
- Infant deaths in United Kingdom was 2,835 in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest infant deaths recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 3,845 in 2000.
- What is the lowest infant deaths recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,692 in 2021.
- How does United Kingdom rank for infant deaths?
- United Kingdom ranks 84th out of 213 countries with data for 2024.
- Is infant deaths rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is down 7.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this United Kingdom data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Infant deaths (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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