Child deaths (aged 1-4 years) in Bolivia
Bolivia: Child deaths was 382 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
382
Change on year
down 5.9%
World rank
87th
of 200 countries
All-time high
14,011
in 1965
All-time low
382
in 2024
Years of data
60
1965–2024
Child deaths in Bolivia, 1965–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for child deaths in Bolivia is 382, measured in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 60 years on record.
The figure is down 5.9% on the previous year and down 58.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, child deaths in Bolivia peaked at 14,011 in 1965 and was at its lowest, 382, in 2024.
That places Bolivia 87th 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.
Child deaths in Bolivia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 14,011 | — |
| 1966 | 13,794 | -1.5% |
| 1967 | 13,575 | -1.6% |
| 1968 | 13,357 | -1.6% |
| 1969 | 13,119 | -1.8% |
| 1970 | 12,899 | -1.7% |
| 1971 | 12,656 | -1.9% |
| 1972 | 12,399 | -2.0% |
| 1973 | 12,120 | -2.3% |
| 1974 | 11,817 | -2.5% |
| 1975 | 11,528 | -2.4% |
| 1976 | 11,230 | -2.6% |
| 1977 | 10,950 | -2.5% |
| 1978 | 10,717 | -2.1% |
| 1979 | 10,477 | -2.2% |
| 1980 | 10,243 | -2.2% |
| 1981 | 10,004 | -2.3% |
| 1982 | 9,744 | -2.6% |
| 1983 | 9,471 | -2.8% |
| 1984 | 9,168 | -3.2% |
| 1985 | 8,847 | -3.5% |
| 1986 | 8,498 | -3.9% |
| 1987 | 8,145 | -4.2% |
| 1988 | 7,791 | -4.3% |
| 1989 | 7,435 | -4.6% |
| 1990 | 7,089 | -4.7% |
| 1991 | 6,750 | -4.8% |
| 1992 | 6,406 | -5.1% |
| 1993 | 6,044 | -5.7% |
| 1994 | 5,661 | -6.3% |
| 1995 | 5,269 | -6.9% |
| 1996 | 4,877 | -7.4% |
| 1997 | 4,497 | -7.8% |
| 1998 | 4,129 | -8.2% |
| 1999 | 3,780 | -8.5% |
| 2000 | 3,456 | -8.6% |
| 2001 | 3,147 | -8.9% |
| 2002 | 2,859 | -9.2% |
| 2003 | 2,590 | -9.4% |
| 2004 | 2,347 | -9.4% |
| 2005 | 2,131 | -9.2% |
| 2006 | 1,935 | -9.2% |
| 2007 | 1,763 | -8.9% |
| 2008 | 1,610 | -8.7% |
| 2009 | 1,472 | -8.6% |
| 2010 | 1,343 | -8.8% |
| 2011 | 1,225 | -8.8% |
| 2012 | 1,114 | -9.1% |
| 2013 | 1,013 | -9.1% |
| 2014 | 920 | -9.2% |
| 2015 | 836 | -9.1% |
| 2016 | 759 | -9.2% |
| 2017 | 689 | -9.2% |
| 2018 | 625 | -9.3% |
| 2019 | 567 | -9.3% |
| 2020 | 514 | -9.3% |
| 2021 | 471 | -8.4% |
| 2022 | 435 | -7.6% |
| 2023 | 406 | -6.7% |
| 2024 | 382 | -5.9% |
Bolivia compared with similar countries
- Bolivia's 382 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 1,280, 30% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Bolivia's 382 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 122, 3.1× the median. (35 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 13,571 | 13,119 | 14,011 | 5 |
| 1970s | 11,679 | 10,477 | 12,899 | 10 |
| 1980s | 8,935 | 7,435 | 10,243 | 10 |
| 1990s | 5,450 | 3,780 | 7,089 | 10 |
| 2000s | 2,331 | 1,472 | 3,456 | 10 |
| 2010s | 909.1 | 567 | 1,343 | 10 |
| 2020s | 441.6 | 382 | 514 | 5 |
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More health data for Bolivia
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -2.04 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.3723 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,159 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 1,250 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 0.2082 % 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 0.049 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 0.2019 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is child deaths in Bolivia?
- Child deaths in Bolivia was 382 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest child deaths recorded in Bolivia?
- The highest recorded value was 14,011 in 1965.
- What is the lowest child deaths recorded in Bolivia?
- The lowest recorded value was 382 in 2024.
- How does Bolivia rank for child deaths?
- Bolivia ranks 87th out of 200 countries with data for 2024.
- Is child deaths rising or falling in Bolivia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 58.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bolivia 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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