Child deaths in Belize

Belize: Child deaths was 14 in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
14
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
162nd
of 200 countries
All-time high
103
in 1972
All-time low
14
in 2022
Years of data
53
1972–2024

Child deaths in Belize, 1972–2024

20406080100197219982024

Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

The most recent figure for child deaths in Belize is 14, measured in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 53 years on record.

That represents a change of down 30.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, child deaths in Belize peaked at 103 in 1972 and was at its lowest, 14, in 2022.

Belize ranks 162nd of 200 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 95.12 88 103 8
1980s 72.8 56 87 10
1990s 42.5 34 53 10
2000s 29.5 26 33 10
2010s 19.8 16 24 10
2020s 14.6 14 16 5

Countries ranked near Belize

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  2. 160 Kosovo (UNSCR 1244) 15 compare
  3. 160 Samoa 15 compare
  4. 163 Lithuania 13 compare
  5. 163 Cyprus 13 compare
  6. 165 Suriname 11 compare

See the full ranking of 249 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is child deaths in Belize?
Child deaths in Belize was 14 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
What is the highest child deaths recorded in Belize?
The highest recorded value was 103 in 1972.
What is the lowest child deaths recorded in Belize?
The lowest recorded value was 14 in 2022.
How does Belize rank for child deaths?
Belize ranks 162nd out of 200 countries with data for 2024.
Is child deaths rising or falling in Belize?
Over the last ten years it is down 30.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Belize 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