Births and Infant Deaths in England and Wales by Ethnicity and Gestation

Linked birth and death registration records from the Office for National Statistics permit analysis of infant mortality by ethnicity and gestational age. This National Statistics release includes subnational data and variables such as birthweight, mother's age, and father's occupation. The dataset was last updated on July 8, 2026.

Use Cases

• Analyze disparities in infant mortality rates based on ethnicity and gestational age mentioned in the description
• Model perinatal health outcomes based on linked birth and death records
• Study subnational variations in birth characteristics based on mother's age and marital status
• Investigate correlations between father's occupation and infant health outcomes

Strengths

• Data is linked across birth notifications and death registrations, enabling longitudinal analysis
• Includes multiple key variables such as ethnicity, gestational age, birthweight, and mother's age
• Designated as National Statistics, indicating adherence to official quality standards

Limitations

• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download
• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment

Provenance

Source

Office for National Statistics

Collection Method

Records from birth registrations and notifications are linked to death registration records.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-07-08 13:31:40.826471; freshness should be verified

Geography

England and Wales, with subnational reporting