Crude death rate (per 1,000 average population) in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Crude death rate (per 1,000 average population) was 9.7 in 2024. ▼ Falling
Latest (2024)
9.7
Change on year
up 1.9%
World rank
27th
of 74 countries
All-time high
12.2
in 1963
All-time low
8.7
in 2011
Years of data
65
1960–2024
Crude death rate in United Kingdom, 1960–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
United Kingdom recorded 9.7 for crude death rate in 2024.
The figure is up 1.9% on the previous year and up 10.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, crude death rate in United Kingdom peaked at 12.2 in 1963 and was at its lowest, 8.7, in 2011.
That places United Kingdom 27th 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 United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 11.5 | — |
| 1961 | 12 | +4.3% |
| 1962 | 11.9 | -0.8% |
| 1963 | 12.2 | +2.5% |
| 1964 | 11.3 | -7.4% |
| 1965 | 11.6 | +2.7% |
| 1966 | 11.8 | +1.7% |
| 1967 | 11.2 | -5.1% |
| 1968 | 11.9 | +6.3% |
| 1969 | 11.9 | +0.0% |
| 1970 | 11.8 | -0.8% |
| 1971 | 11.5 | -2.5% |
| 1972 | 12 | +4.3% |
| 1973 | 11.9 | -0.8% |
| 1974 | 11.9 | +0.0% |
| 1975 | 11.8 | -0.8% |
| 1976 | 12.1 | +2.5% |
| 1977 | 11.7 | -3.3% |
| 1978 | 11.9 | +1.7% |
| 1979 | 12 | +0.8% |
| 1980 | 11.7 | -2.5% |
| 1981 | 11.7 | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 11.8 | +0.9% |
| 1983 | 11.7 | -0.8% |
| 1984 | 11.4 | -2.6% |
| 1985 | 11.9 | +4.4% |
| 1986 | 11.7 | -1.7% |
| 1987 | 11.3 | -3.4% |
| 1988 | 11.4 | +0.9% |
| 1989 | 11.5 | +0.9% |
| 1990 | 11.2 | -2.6% |
| 1991 | 11.3 | +0.9% |
| 1992 | 11 | -2.7% |
| 1993 | 11.4 | +3.6% |
| 1994 | 10.8 | -5.3% |
| 1995 | 11.1 | +2.8% |
| 1996 | 10.9 | -1.8% |
| 1997 | 10.8 | -0.9% |
| 1998 | 10.8 | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 10.8 | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 10.3 | -4.6% |
| 2001 | 10.2 | -1.0% |
| 2002 | 10.2 | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 10.2 | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 9.7 | -4.9% |
| 2005 | 9.6 | -1.0% |
| 2006 | 9.4 | -2.1% |
| 2007 | 9.4 | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 9.4 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 9 | -4.3% |
| 2010 | 8.9 | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 8.7 | -2.2% |
| 2012 | 8.9 | +2.3% |
| 2013 | 9 | +1.1% |
| 2014 | 8.8 | -2.2% |
| 2015 | 9.2 | +4.5% |
| 2016 | 9.1 | -1.1% |
| 2017 | 9.2 | +1.1% |
| 2018 | 9.2 | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 9.02 | -2.0% |
| 2020 | 10.27 | +13.8% |
| 2021 | 9.78 | -4.7% |
| 2022 | 9.51 | -2.8% |
| 2023 | 9.52 | +0.1% |
| 2024 | 9.7 | +1.9% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 9.7 is above the median for high income countries, which is 9.55, 1.0× the median. (42 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's 9.7 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 9.8, 99% of the median. (52 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 11.73 | 11.2 | 12.2 | 10 |
| 1970s | 11.86 | 11.5 | 12.1 | 10 |
| 1980s | 11.61 | 11.3 | 11.9 | 10 |
| 1990s | 11.01 | 10.8 | 11.4 | 10 |
| 2000s | 9.74 | 9 | 10.3 | 10 |
| 2010s | 9 | 8.7 | 9.2 | 10 |
| 2020s | 9.76 | 9.51 | 10.27 | 5 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
More population data for United Kingdom
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.1791 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 0.1389 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.1791 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.0706 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 71,685 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.2666 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.169 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.184 (2100)
- Population density 307.14 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 3.21 million (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is crude death rate in United Kingdom?
- Crude death rate in United Kingdom was 9.7 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest crude death rate recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 12.2 in 1963.
- What is the lowest crude death rate recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 8.7 in 2011.
- How does United Kingdom rank for crude death rate?
- United Kingdom ranks 27th out of 74 countries with data for 2024.
- Is crude death rate rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is up 10.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this United Kingdom 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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