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France: Number of under-five deaths

In , France's Number of under-five deaths was 2,815.00.

That's down 2.9% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 24,784.66 . France ranks #87 globally out of 196 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #8 of 52.

Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.DTH.MORT) • Data as of 2024

Trend (2005–2024)

France Number of under-five deaths trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
3,586.00
Trough
2,815.00
1-year change
-2.9%
5-year change
-7.8%
-1.6% / yr
10-year change
-13.1%
-1.4% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Number of under-five deaths
2,815.0000
2,900.0000
2,992.0000
2,995.0000
3,010.0000
3,054.0000
3,088.0000
3,139.0000
3,189.0000
3,227.0000

About Number of under-five deaths

Number of children dying before reaching age five.

Indicator code: SH.DTH.MORTCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was France's Number of under-five deaths in 2024?
In 2024, France's Number of under-five deaths was 2,815.00, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is France's Number of under-five deaths rising or falling?
France's Number of under-five deaths fell 2.9% from 2023 to 2024.
How does France rank globally on Number of under-five deaths?
In 2024, France ranked #87 out of 196 countries reporting Number of under-five deaths.
How does France's Number of under-five deaths compare to the world average?
The global average for Number of under-five deaths in 2024 was 24,784.66, so France is below the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #8 of 52.
What is Number of under-five deaths and how is it measured?
Number of children dying before reaching age five.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.DTH.MORT), CC BY 4.0.