Child deaths in China (People’s Republic of)
China (People’s Republic of): Child deaths was 17,855 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Child deaths in China (People’s Republic of), 1974–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
China (People’s Republic of) recorded 17,855 for child deaths in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 51 years on record.
The figure is down 15.8% on the previous year and down 63.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, child deaths in China (People’s Republic of) peaked at 619,421 in 1974 and was at its lowest, 17,855, in 2024.
That places China (People’s Republic of) 20th out of 200 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 461,570 | 320,576 | 619,421 | 6 |
| 1980s | 261,874 | 251,363 | 289,260 | 10 |
| 1990s | 205,422 | 130,534 | 272,731 | 10 |
| 2000s | 83,409 | 59,135 | 118,957 | 10 |
| 2010s | 47,082 | 36,706 | 56,866 | 10 |
| 2020s | 25,537 | 17,855 | 33,524 | 5 |
Countries ranked near China (People’s Republic of)
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- 19 Tanzania, United Republic of 18,706 compare
- 21 Guinea 15,400 compare
- 22 Benin 13,749 compare
- 23 South Africa 12,865 compare
More health data for China (People’s Republic of)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.15 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -0.0985 % change on previous year (2090)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates 2,029 (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 4,642 (2100)
- Population ages 65 and above, total, annual growth rate 1.51 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 65 and above, total, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 65 and above, total, per capita 0.1491 units per person (2025)
- Population, female, annual growth rate -0.0988 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population, female, per capita 0.4909 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is child deaths in China (People’s Republic of)?
- Child deaths in China (People’s Republic of) was 17,855 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest child deaths recorded in China (People’s Republic of)?
- The highest recorded value was 619,421 in 1974.
- What is the lowest child deaths recorded in China (People’s Republic of)?
- The lowest recorded value was 17,855 in 2024.
- How does China (People’s Republic of) rank for child deaths?
- China (People’s Republic of) ranks 20th out of 200 countries with data for 2024.
- Is child deaths rising or falling in China (People’s Republic of)?
- Over the last ten years it is down 63.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this China (People’s Republic of) 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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