Child deaths (aged 1-4 years), annual growth rate in Switzerland
Switzerland: Child deaths (aged 1-4 years), annual growth rate was -2.56 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
-2.56 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 2.6%
World rank
72nd
of 199 countries
All-time high
2.27 % change on previous year
in 2016
All-time low
-10.42 % change on previous year
in 1976
Years of data
69
1956–2024
Child deaths (aged 1-4 years), annual growth rate in Switzerland, 1956–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2024, child deaths (aged 1-4 years), annual growth rate in Switzerland stood at -2.56 % change on previous year.
The figure is down 2.6% on the previous year.
Over the whole period, child deaths (aged 1-4 years), annual growth rate in Switzerland peaked at 2.27 % change on previous year in 2016 and was at its lowest, -10.42 % change on previous year, in 1976.
Switzerland ranks 72nd of 199 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
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 Switzerland, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1956 | -4.35 % change on previous year | — |
| 1957 | -3.25 % change on previous year | -25.3% |
| 1958 | -1.79 % change on previous year | -44.9% |
| 1959 | -1.14 % change on previous year | -36.4% |
| 1960 | -0.2304 % change on previous year | -79.8% |
| 1961 | -0.4619 % change on previous year | +100.5% |
| 1962 | -0.6961 % change on previous year | +50.7% |
| 1963 | -0.7009 % change on previous year | +0.7% |
| 1964 | -0.4706 % change on previous year | -32.9% |
| 1965 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1966 | -0.4728 % change on previous year | — |
| 1967 | -1.43 % change on previous year | +201.4% |
| 1968 | -3.13 % change on previous year | +119.8% |
| 1969 | -4.73 % change on previous year | +50.9% |
| 1970 | -5.48 % change on previous year | +16.0% |
| 1971 | -6.35 % change on previous year | +15.9% |
| 1972 | -6.49 % change on previous year | +2.1% |
| 1973 | -7.89 % change on previous year | +21.5% |
| 1974 | -8.9 % change on previous year | +12.9% |
| 1975 | -9.77 % change on previous year | +9.8% |
| 1976 | -10.42 % change on previous year | +6.6% |
| 1977 | -9.77 % change on previous year | -6.2% |
| 1978 | -9.79 % change on previous year | +0.3% |
| 1979 | -8.57 % change on previous year | -12.5% |
| 1980 | -7.5 % change on previous year | -12.5% |
| 1981 | -4.73 % change on previous year | -36.9% |
| 1982 | -3.55 % change on previous year | -25.0% |
| 1983 | -1.47 % change on previous year | -58.5% |
| 1984 | -2.24 % change on previous year | +52.2% |
| 1985 | -0.7634 % change on previous year | -65.9% |
| 1986 | -2.31 % change on previous year | +202.3% |
| 1987 | -0.7874 % change on previous year | -65.9% |
| 1988 | -1.59 % change on previous year | +101.6% |
| 1989 | -1.61 % change on previous year | +1.6% |
| 1990 | -1.64 % change on previous year | +1.6% |
| 1991 | -2.5 % change on previous year | +52.5% |
| 1992 | -3.42 % change on previous year | +36.8% |
| 1993 | -3.54 % change on previous year | +3.5% |
| 1994 | -4.59 % change on previous year | +29.6% |
| 1995 | -5.77 % change on previous year | +25.8% |
| 1996 | -6.12 % change on previous year | +6.1% |
| 1997 | -4.35 % change on previous year | -29.0% |
| 1998 | -4.55 % change on previous year | +4.5% |
| 1999 | -3.57 % change on previous year | -21.4% |
| 2000 | -4.94 % change on previous year | +38.3% |
| 2001 | -5.19 % change on previous year | +5.2% |
| 2002 | -5.48 % change on previous year | +5.5% |
| 2003 | -5.8 % change on previous year | +5.8% |
| 2004 | -7.69 % change on previous year | +32.7% |
| 2005 | -6.67 % change on previous year | -13.3% |
| 2006 | -3.57 % change on previous year | -46.4% |
| 2007 | -3.7 % change on previous year | +3.7% |
| 2008 | -3.85 % change on previous year | +3.8% |
| 2009 | -4 % change on previous year | +4.0% |
| 2010 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2011 | -2.08 % change on previous year | — |
| 2012 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2013 | -2.13 % change on previous year | — |
| 2014 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2015 | -4.35 % change on previous year | — |
| 2016 | 2.27 % change on previous year | -152.3% |
| 2017 | -2.22 % change on previous year | -197.8% |
| 2018 | -2.27 % change on previous year | +2.3% |
| 2019 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2020 | -2.33 % change on previous year | — |
| 2021 | -2.38 % change on previous year | +2.4% |
| 2022 | -2.44 % change on previous year | +2.4% |
| 2023 | -2.5 % change on previous year | +2.5% |
| 2024 | -2.56 % change on previous year | +2.6% |
Switzerland compared with similar countries
- Switzerland's -2.56 % change on previous year is below the median for high income countries, which is -2.35 % change on previous year, 1.1× the median. (64 countries reporting)
- Switzerland's -2.56 % change on previous year is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is -4 % change on previous year, 64% of the median. (50 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | -2.63 % change on previous year | -4.35 % change on previous year | -1.14 % change on previous year | 4 |
| 1960s | -1.23 % change on previous year | -4.73 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1970s | -8.34 % change on previous year | -10.42 % change on previous year | -5.48 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | -2.65 % change on previous year | -7.5 % change on previous year | -0.7634 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | -4 % change on previous year | -6.12 % change on previous year | -1.64 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | -5.09 % change on previous year | -7.69 % change on previous year | -3.57 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -1.08 % change on previous year | -4.35 % change on previous year | 2.27 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -2.44 % change on previous year | -2.56 % change on previous year | -2.33 % change on previous year | 5 |
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- 69 Oman -2.38 % change on previous year compare
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- 71 Guinea -2.56 % change on previous year compare
- 72 Solomon Islands -2.56 % change on previous year compare
- 74 Malawi -2.63 % change on previous year compare
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- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 0.0481 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0233 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -0.0927 % change on previous year (2025)
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- Population ages 00-04, male, per capita 0.0245 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is child deaths (aged 1-4 years), annual growth rate in Switzerland?
- Child deaths (aged 1-4 years), annual growth rate in Switzerland was -2.56 % 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 Switzerland?
- The highest recorded value was 2.27 % change on previous year in 2016.
- What is the lowest child deaths (aged 1-4 years), annual growth rate recorded in Switzerland?
- The lowest recorded value was -10.42 % change on previous year in 1976.
- How does Switzerland rank for child deaths (aged 1-4 years), annual growth rate?
- Switzerland ranks 72nd out of 199 countries with data for 2024.
- Where does this Switzerland 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.