Child deaths in Botswana

Botswana: Child deaths was 73 in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
73
Change on year
down 5.2%
World rank
122nd
of 200 countries
All-time high
1,803
in 2001
All-time low
73
in 2024
Years of data
66
1959–2024

Child deaths in Botswana, 1959–2024

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Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

In 2024, child deaths in Botswana stood at 73. That is the lowest value across all 66 years on record.

That represents a change of down 5.2% on the previous year and down 54.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, child deaths in Botswana peaked at 1,803 in 2001 and was at its lowest, 73, in 2024.

Botswana ranks 122nd of 200 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1950s 1,167 1,167 1,167 1
1960s 988.2 834 1,139 10
1970s 630.4 505 791 10
1980s 419.2 377 483 10
1990s 1,111 510 1,715 10
2000s 1,248 428 1,803 10
2010s 182.2 123 279 10
2020s 94.4 73 139 5

Countries ranked near Botswana

  1. 119 Netherlands 84 compare
  2. 120 Ukraine 76 compare
  3. 120 Solomon Islands 76 compare
  4. 122 Costa Rica 73 compare
  5. 124 Belgium 67 compare
  6. 125 Bulgaria 66 compare

See the full ranking of 249 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is child deaths in Botswana?
Child deaths in Botswana was 73 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
What is the highest child deaths recorded in Botswana?
The highest recorded value was 1,803 in 2001.
What is the lowest child deaths recorded in Botswana?
The lowest recorded value was 73 in 2024.
How does Botswana rank for child deaths?
Botswana ranks 122nd out of 200 countries with data for 2024.
Is child deaths rising or falling in Botswana?
Over the last ten years it is down 54.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Botswana 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
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