Crude death rate (per 1,000 average population) in Luxembourg
Luxembourg: Crude death rate (per 1,000 average population) was 6.6 in 2024. ▼ Falling
Latest (2024)
6.6
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
46th
of 74 countries
All-time high
12.8
in 1971
All-time low
6.6
in 2023
Years of data
65
1960–2024
Crude death rate in Luxembourg, 1960–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2024, crude death rate in Luxembourg stood at 6.6. That is the lowest value across all 65 years on record.
The figure is down 4.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, crude death rate in Luxembourg peaked at 12.8 in 1971 and was at its lowest, 6.6, in 2023.
That places Luxembourg 46th out of 74 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 65 years of available data.
Crude death rate (per 1,000 average population) in Luxembourg, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 11.8 | — |
| 1961 | 11.4 | -3.4% |
| 1962 | 12.6 | +10.5% |
| 1963 | 12.1 | -4.0% |
| 1964 | 11.8 | -2.5% |
| 1965 | 12.2 | +3.4% |
| 1966 | 12.1 | -0.8% |
| 1967 | 12.3 | +1.7% |
| 1968 | 12.2 | -0.8% |
| 1969 | 12.4 | +1.6% |
| 1970 | 12.2 | -1.6% |
| 1971 | 12.8 | +4.9% |
| 1972 | 11.9 | -7.0% |
| 1973 | 12 | +0.8% |
| 1974 | 12.2 | +1.7% |
| 1975 | 12.2 | +0.0% |
| 1976 | 12.5 | +2.5% |
| 1977 | 11.3 | -9.6% |
| 1978 | 11.6 | +2.7% |
| 1979 | 11 | -5.2% |
| 1980 | 11.3 | +2.7% |
| 1981 | 11.2 | -0.9% |
| 1982 | 11.3 | +0.9% |
| 1983 | 11.3 | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 11.1 | -1.8% |
| 1985 | 11 | -0.9% |
| 1986 | 10.8 | -1.8% |
| 1987 | 10.8 | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 10.3 | -4.6% |
| 1989 | 10.6 | +2.9% |
| 1990 | 9.9 | -6.6% |
| 1991 | 9.7 | -2.0% |
| 1992 | 10.3 | +6.2% |
| 1993 | 9.8 | -4.9% |
| 1994 | 9.4 | -4.1% |
| 1995 | 9.3 | -1.1% |
| 1996 | 9.4 | +1.1% |
| 1997 | 9.4 | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 9.2 | -2.1% |
| 1999 | 8.8 | -4.3% |
| 2000 | 8.6 | -2.3% |
| 2001 | 8.4 | -2.3% |
| 2002 | 8.4 | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 9 | +7.1% |
| 2004 | 7.8 | -13.3% |
| 2005 | 7.8 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 8 | +2.6% |
| 2007 | 8.1 | +1.2% |
| 2008 | 7.4 | -8.6% |
| 2009 | 7.3 | -1.4% |
| 2010 | 7.4 | +1.4% |
| 2011 | 7.4 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 7.3 | -1.4% |
| 2013 | 7 | -4.1% |
| 2014 | 6.9 | -1.4% |
| 2015 | 7 | +1.4% |
| 2016 | 6.8 | -2.9% |
| 2017 | 7.1 | +4.4% |
| 2018 | 7.1 | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 6.9 | -2.8% |
| 2020 | 7.3 | +5.8% |
| 2021 | 7 | -4.1% |
| 2022 | 6.8 | -2.9% |
| 2023 | 6.6 | -2.9% |
| 2024 | 6.6 | +0.0% |
Luxembourg compared with similar countries
- Luxembourg's 6.6 is below the median for high income countries, which is 9.55, 69% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
- Luxembourg's 6.6 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 9.8, 67% of the median. (52 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 12.09 | 11.4 | 12.6 | 10 |
| 1970s | 11.97 | 11 | 12.8 | 10 |
| 1980s | 10.97 | 10.3 | 11.3 | 10 |
| 1990s | 9.52 | 8.8 | 10.3 | 10 |
| 2000s | 8.08 | 7.3 | 9 | 10 |
| 2010s | 7.09 | 6.8 | 7.4 | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.86 | 6.6 | 7.3 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Luxembourg
More population data for Luxembourg
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.2377 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 0.2169 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.2377 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.2412 % change on previous year (2100)
- Demographic balances and indicators by type of projection and NUTS 3 0.0556 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 781.91 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.7954 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.56 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.238 (2100)
- Population density 290.54 (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is crude death rate in Luxembourg?
- Crude death rate in Luxembourg was 6.6 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest crude death rate recorded in Luxembourg?
- The highest recorded value was 12.8 in 1971.
- What is the lowest crude death rate recorded in Luxembourg?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.6 in 2023.
- How does Luxembourg rank for crude death rate?
- Luxembourg ranks 46th out of 74 countries with data for 2024.
- Is crude death rate rising or falling in Luxembourg?
- Over the last ten years it is down 4.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Luxembourg data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Crude death rate (per 1,000 average population). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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