Child deaths (aged 1-4 years), annual growth rate in África Subsahariana
África Subsahariana: Child deaths (aged 1-4 years), annual growth rate was -2.45 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Child deaths (aged 1-4 years), annual growth rate in África Subsahariana, 1991–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2024, child deaths (aged 1-4 years), annual growth rate in África Subsahariana stood at -2.45 % change on previous year.
That represents a change of up 70.7% on the previous year and down 492.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, child deaths (aged 1-4 years), annual growth rate in África Subsahariana peaked at 3.84 % change on previous year in 2022 and was at its lowest, -8.36 % change on previous year, in 2023.
África Subsahariana ranks 8th of 49 groups on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Child deaths (aged 1-4 years), annual growth rate in África Subsahariana, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 3.36 % change on previous year | — |
| 1992 | 1.49 % change on previous year | -55.5% |
| 1993 | 0.8771 % change on previous year | -41.3% |
| 1994 | -0.7189 % change on previous year | -182.0% |
| 1995 | -1.63 % change on previous year | +126.7% |
| 1996 | 2.52 % change on previous year | -254.5% |
| 1997 | -0.9008 % change on previous year | -135.8% |
| 1998 | 1.63 % change on previous year | -280.5% |
| 1999 | -5.04 % change on previous year | -409.8% |
| 2000 | -2.03 % change on previous year | -59.8% |
| 2001 | -1.06 % change on previous year | -47.5% |
| 2002 | -3.79 % change on previous year | +255.9% |
| 2003 | -2.59 % change on previous year | -31.5% |
| 2004 | -2.12 % change on previous year | -18.2% |
| 2005 | -4.93 % change on previous year | +132.0% |
| 2006 | -3.64 % change on previous year | -26.0% |
| 2007 | -2.88 % change on previous year | -20.9% |
| 2008 | -3.11 % change on previous year | +8.1% |
| 2009 | 0.9986 % change on previous year | -132.1% |
| 2010 | -6.07 % change on previous year | -708.3% |
| 2011 | 1.97 % change on previous year | -132.4% |
| 2012 | -6.8 % change on previous year | -445.9% |
| 2013 | -2.81 % change on previous year | -58.7% |
| 2014 | 0.6243 % change on previous year | -122.2% |
| 2015 | -1.11 % change on previous year | -278.5% |
| 2016 | -0.756 % change on previous year | -32.2% |
| 2017 | 0.364 % change on previous year | -148.1% |
| 2018 | -4.95 % change on previous year | -1458.5% |
| 2019 | -0.0899 % change on previous year | -98.2% |
| 2020 | -2.92 % change on previous year | +3146.5% |
| 2021 | 2.76 % change on previous year | -194.7% |
| 2022 | 3.84 % change on previous year | +38.7% |
| 2023 | -8.36 % change on previous year | -318.0% |
| 2024 | -2.45 % change on previous year | -70.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.1767 % change on previous year | -5.04 % change on previous year | 3.36 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2000s | -2.52 % change on previous year | -4.93 % change on previous year | 0.9986 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -1.96 % change on previous year | -6.8 % change on previous year | 1.97 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -1.43 % change on previous year | -8.36 % change on previous year | 3.84 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near África Subsahariana
- 5 Croatia 40.54 % change on previous year compare
- 6 Lesotho 22.89 % change on previous year compare
- 7 Zimbabwe 12.38 % change on previous year compare
- 8 Namibia 10.05 % change on previous year compare
- 9 Cyprus 8.33 % change on previous year compare
- 10 Singapore 4.76 % change on previous year compare
- 11 Romania 4.66 % change on previous year compare
More health data for África Subsahariana
- Live Births Surviving to Age 1 48,764 (2100)
- Child mortality rate 25.25 (2024)
- Child deaths 967,492 (2024)
- Mortality rate age 1-11 months 21.12 (2024)
- Deaths age 1-59 months 1.81 million (2024)
- Deaths age 1-11 months 840,874 (2024)
- Mortality rate 1-59 months 45.84 (2024)
- Neonatal deaths as a percentage of under-five deaths 0.3833 (2024)
- Deaths aged 15 to 19 233,546 (2024)
- Deaths aged 20 to 24 276,800 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is child deaths (aged 1-4 years), annual growth rate in África Subsahariana?
- Child deaths (aged 1-4 years), annual growth rate in África Subsahariana was -2.45 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest child deaths (aged 1-4 years), annual growth rate recorded in África Subsahariana?
- The highest recorded value was 3.84 % change on previous year in 2022.
- What is the lowest child deaths (aged 1-4 years), annual growth rate recorded in África Subsahariana?
- The lowest recorded value was -8.36 % change on previous year in 2023.
- How does África Subsahariana rank for child deaths (aged 1-4 years), annual growth rate?
- África Subsahariana ranks 8th out of 49 groups with data for 2024.
- Is child deaths (aged 1-4 years), annual growth rate rising or falling in África Subsahariana?
- Over the last ten years it is down 492.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this África Subsahariana data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Child deaths (aged 1-4 years), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Child deaths (aged 1-4 years). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Child deaths UNICEF
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Child deaths (aged 1-4 years). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.