Child deaths in Argentina

Argentina: Child deaths was 791 in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
791
Change on year
down 8.1%
World rank
68th
of 200 countries
All-time high
6,152
in 1974
All-time low
791
in 2024
Years of data
51
1974–2024

Child deaths in Argentina, 1974–2024

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Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

Argentina recorded 791 for child deaths in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 51 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 8.1% on the previous year and down 40.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, child deaths in Argentina peaked at 6,152 in 1974 and was at its lowest, 791, in 2024.

That places Argentina 68th out of 200 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 5,502 4,694 6,152 6
1980s 3,290 2,766 4,341 10
1990s 2,419 1,982 2,755 10
2000s 1,692 1,515 1,908 10
2010s 1,319 1,162 1,485 10
2020s 943 791 1,102 5

Countries ranked near Argentina

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  4. 69 Gambia 777 compare
  5. 70 Thailand 759 compare
  6. 71 Cambodia 756 compare

See the full ranking of 249 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is child deaths in Argentina?
Child deaths in Argentina was 791 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
What is the highest child deaths recorded in Argentina?
The highest recorded value was 6,152 in 1974.
What is the lowest child deaths recorded in Argentina?
The lowest recorded value was 791 in 2024.
How does Argentina rank for child deaths?
Argentina ranks 68th out of 200 countries with data for 2024.
Is child deaths rising or falling in Argentina?
Over the last ten years it is down 40.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Argentina data come from?
The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Child deaths (aged 1-4 years). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Child deaths (aged 1-4 years)
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
249 places, 13,742 data points, 1955–2024
Last refreshed