How does United Kingdom rank globally on Mortality rate, infant, male (per 1,000 live births)?

In 2024, United Kingdom ranked #154 out of 196 countries reporting Mortality rate, infant, male (per 1,000 live births).

How does United Kingdom's Mortality rate, infant, male (per 1,000 live births) compare to the world average?

The global average for Mortality rate, infant, male (per 1,000 live births) in 2024 was 20.35, so United Kingdom is below the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #19 of 52.

United Kingdom: Mortality rate, infant, male (per 1,000 live births)

Name: United Kingdom: Mortality rate, infant, male (per 1,000 live births)
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In 2024, United Kingdom's Mortality rate, infant, male (per 1,000 live births) was 4.60.

That's up 2.2% from 2023, the highest value since 2012.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 20.35 . United Kingdom ranks #154 globally out of 196 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #19 of 52.

Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.DYN.IMRT.MA.IN) • Data as of 2024

Trend (2005–2024)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 5.70; 2005
Trough: 4.20; 2015
1-year change: +2.2%
5-year change: +9.5%; +1.8% / yr
10-year change: +7.0%; +0.7% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Mortality rate, infant, male (per 1,000 live births)
2024	4.6000
2023	4.5000
2022	4.4000
2021	4.3000
2020	4.2000
2019	4.2000
2018	4.2000
2017	4.2000
2016	4.2000
2015	4.2000

About Mortality rate, infant, male (per 1,000 live births)

Infant mortality rate, male is the number of male infants dying before reaching one year of age, per 1,000 male live births in a given year.

Indicator code: SP.DYN.IMRT.MA.IN • Category: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was United Kingdom's Mortality rate, infant, male (per 1,000 live births) in 2024?: In 2024, United Kingdom's Mortality rate, infant, male (per 1,000 live births) was 4.60, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is United Kingdom's Mortality rate, infant, male (per 1,000 live births) rising or falling?: United Kingdom's Mortality rate, infant, male (per 1,000 live births) rose 2.2% from 2023 to 2024.
How does United Kingdom rank globally on Mortality rate, infant, male (per 1,000 live births)?: In 2024, United Kingdom ranked #154 out of 196 countries reporting Mortality rate, infant, male (per 1,000 live births).
How does United Kingdom's Mortality rate, infant, male (per 1,000 live births) compare to the world average?: The global average for Mortality rate, infant, male (per 1,000 live births) in 2024 was 20.35, so United Kingdom is below the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #19 of 52.
What is Mortality rate, infant, male (per 1,000 live births) and how is it measured?: Infant mortality rate, male is the number of male infants dying before reaching one year of age, per 1,000 male live births in a given year.

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Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.DYN.IMRT.MA.IN), CC BY 4.0.