Infant Mortality Rate: United Kingdom
United Kingdom's infant mortality rate is currently 4.1 per 1,000 births as of 2024. # United Kingdom Infant Mortality Rate The United Kingdom recorded an infant mortality rate of 4.
Current (2024)
4.1 per 1,000 births
+0.0% y/y
Peak (1960)
22.9 per 1,000 births
Low (2016)
3.8 per 1,000 births
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
1960–2024 · 65 pts
Infant Mortality Rate — United Kingdom
1960 — 2024
Infant Mortality Rate — United Kingdom
Analysis# United Kingdom Infant Mortality Rate
The United Kingdom recorded an infant mortality rate of 4.1 per 1,000 births in 2024, reflecting substantial progress over six decades. Since 1960, when the rate peaked at 22.9 per 1,000 births, the UK has achieved an 82.1% reduction in infant deaths. The all-time low of 3.8 per 1,000 births occurred in 2016, demonstrating the nation's capacity for continuous improvement in maternal and child health outcomes.
Recent data reveals a plateauing trend rather than further decline. Between 2016 and 2019, the rate held steady at 3.8 per 1,000 births before gradually rising to 4.1 by 2024. This slight uptick suggests the UK may be approaching a ceiling in mortality reduction through existing healthcare practices. Sustained improvements will likely require targeted interventions addressing remaining risk factors and healthcare inequities across regions.
Historical Data
65 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4.1 per 1,000 births | +0.00% |
| 2023 | 4.1 per 1,000 births | +2.50% |
| 2022 | 4 per 1,000 births | +2.56% |
| 2021 | 3.9 per 1,000 births | +0.00% |
| 2020 | 3.9 per 1,000 births | +2.63% |
| 2019 | 3.8 per 1,000 births | +0.00% |
| 2018 | 3.8 per 1,000 births | +0.00% |
| 2017 | 3.8 per 1,000 births | +0.00% |
| 2016 | 3.8 per 1,000 births | -2.56% |
| 2015 | 3.9 per 1,000 births | +0.00% |
| 2014 | 3.9 per 1,000 births | -2.50% |
| 2013 | 4 per 1,000 births | -2.44% |
| 2012 | 4.1 per 1,000 births | -4.65% |
| 2011 | 4.3 per 1,000 births | -2.27% |
| 2010 | 4.4 per 1,000 births | -4.35% |
| 2009 | 4.6 per 1,000 births | -4.17% |
| 2008 | 4.8 per 1,000 births | -2.04% |
| 2007 | 4.9 per 1,000 births | -2.00% |
| 2006 | 5 per 1,000 births | -1.96% |
| 2005 | 5.1 per 1,000 births | -1.92% |
Show all 65 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 5.2 per 1,000 births | -1.89% |
| 2003 | 5.3 per 1,000 births | -1.85% |
| 2002 | 5.4 per 1,000 births | -1.82% |
| 2001 | 5.5 per 1,000 births | +0.00% |
| 2000 | 5.5 per 1,000 births | -1.79% |
| 1999 | 5.6 per 1,000 births | -1.75% |
| 1998 | 5.7 per 1,000 births | -1.72% |
| 1997 | 5.8 per 1,000 births | -1.69% |
| 1996 | 5.9 per 1,000 births | -3.28% |
| 1995 | 6.1 per 1,000 births | -3.17% |
| 1994 | 6.3 per 1,000 births | -3.08% |
| 1993 | 6.5 per 1,000 births | -5.80% |
| 1992 | 6.9 per 1,000 births | -5.48% |
| 1991 | 7.3 per 1,000 births | -7.59% |
| 1990 | 7.9 per 1,000 births | -5.95% |
| 1989 | 8.4 per 1,000 births | -4.55% |
| 1988 | 8.8 per 1,000 births | -3.30% |
| 1987 | 9.1 per 1,000 births | -3.19% |
| 1986 | 9.4 per 1,000 births | -3.09% |
| 1985 | 9.7 per 1,000 births | -3.00% |
| 1984 | 10 per 1,000 births | -2.91% |
| 1983 | 10.3 per 1,000 births | -4.63% |
| 1982 | 10.8 per 1,000 births | -5.26% |
| 1981 | 11.4 per 1,000 births | -5.79% |
| 1980 | 12.1 per 1,000 births | -4.72% |
| 1979 | 12.7 per 1,000 births | -5.22% |
| 1978 | 13.4 per 1,000 births | -4.96% |
| 1977 | 14.1 per 1,000 births | -4.73% |
| 1976 | 14.8 per 1,000 births | -3.90% |
| 1975 | 15.4 per 1,000 births | -4.35% |
| 1974 | 16.1 per 1,000 births | -3.59% |
| 1973 | 16.7 per 1,000 births | -2.91% |
| 1972 | 17.2 per 1,000 births | -2.82% |
| 1971 | 17.7 per 1,000 births | -2.21% |
| 1970 | 18.1 per 1,000 births | -1.63% |
| 1969 | 18.4 per 1,000 births | -2.13% |
| 1968 | 18.8 per 1,000 births | -1.57% |
| 1967 | 19.1 per 1,000 births | -2.55% |
| 1966 | 19.6 per 1,000 births | -2.97% |
| 1965 | 20.2 per 1,000 births | -2.88% |
| 1964 | 20.8 per 1,000 births | -3.26% |
| 1963 | 21.5 per 1,000 births | -2.71% |
| 1962 | 22.1 per 1,000 births | -1.78% |
| 1961 | 22.5 per 1,000 births | -1.75% |
| 1960 | 22.9 per 1,000 births | — |
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