Child deaths (aged 1-4 years) in Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic: Child deaths (aged 1-4 years) was 603 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
603
Change on year
down 4.7%
World rank
77th
of 200 countries
All-time high
7,121
in 1961
All-time low
603
in 2024
Years of data
69
1956–2024
Child deaths in Dominican Republic, 1956–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for child deaths in Dominican Republic is 603, measured in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 69 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 4.7% on the previous year and down 29.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, child deaths in Dominican Republic peaked at 7,121 in 1961 and was at its lowest, 603, in 2024.
That places Dominican Republic 77th 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 (aged 1-4 years) in Dominican Republic, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1956 | 6,517 | — |
| 1957 | 6,699 | +2.8% |
| 1958 | 6,866 | +2.5% |
| 1959 | 6,987 | +1.8% |
| 1960 | 7,082 | +1.4% |
| 1961 | 7,121 | +0.6% |
| 1962 | 7,121 | +0.0% |
| 1963 | 7,077 | -0.6% |
| 1964 | 7,001 | -1.1% |
| 1965 | 6,891 | -1.6% |
| 1966 | 6,747 | -2.1% |
| 1967 | 6,590 | -2.3% |
| 1968 | 6,428 | -2.5% |
| 1969 | 6,240 | -2.9% |
| 1970 | 6,041 | -3.2% |
| 1971 | 5,825 | -3.6% |
| 1972 | 5,600 | -3.9% |
| 1973 | 5,382 | -3.9% |
| 1974 | 5,164 | -4.1% |
| 1975 | 4,951 | -4.1% |
| 1976 | 4,741 | -4.2% |
| 1977 | 4,533 | -4.4% |
| 1978 | 4,329 | -4.5% |
| 1979 | 4,129 | -4.6% |
| 1980 | 3,939 | -4.6% |
| 1981 | 3,756 | -4.6% |
| 1982 | 3,579 | -4.7% |
| 1983 | 3,406 | -4.8% |
| 1984 | 3,245 | -4.7% |
| 1985 | 3,089 | -4.8% |
| 1986 | 2,934 | -5.0% |
| 1987 | 2,785 | -5.1% |
| 1988 | 2,643 | -5.1% |
| 1989 | 2,506 | -5.2% |
| 1990 | 2,382 | -4.9% |
| 1991 | 2,268 | -4.8% |
| 1992 | 2,152 | -5.1% |
| 1993 | 2,037 | -5.3% |
| 1994 | 1,920 | -5.7% |
| 1995 | 1,804 | -6.0% |
| 1996 | 1,692 | -6.2% |
| 1997 | 1,592 | -5.9% |
| 1998 | 1,493 | -6.2% |
| 1999 | 1,399 | -6.3% |
| 2000 | 1,318 | -5.8% |
| 2001 | 1,255 | -4.8% |
| 2002 | 1,204 | -4.1% |
| 2003 | 1,165 | -3.2% |
| 2004 | 1,124 | -3.5% |
| 2005 | 1,080 | -3.9% |
| 2006 | 1,033 | -4.4% |
| 2007 | 989 | -4.3% |
| 2008 | 949 | -4.0% |
| 2009 | 919 | -3.2% |
| 2010 | 901 | -2.0% |
| 2011 | 892 | -1.0% |
| 2012 | 885 | -0.8% |
| 2013 | 875 | -1.1% |
| 2014 | 859 | -1.8% |
| 2015 | 837 | -2.6% |
| 2016 | 818 | -2.3% |
| 2017 | 795 | -2.8% |
| 2018 | 773 | -2.8% |
| 2019 | 748 | -3.2% |
| 2020 | 723 | -3.3% |
| 2021 | 693 | -4.1% |
| 2022 | 665 | -4.0% |
| 2023 | 633 | -4.8% |
| 2024 | 603 | -4.7% |
Dominican Republic compared with similar countries
- Dominican Republic's 603 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 165, 3.7× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Dominican Republic's 603 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 122, 4.9× the median. (35 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 6,767 | 6,517 | 6,987 | 4 |
| 1960s | 6,830 | 6,240 | 7,121 | 10 |
| 1970s | 5,070 | 4,129 | 6,041 | 10 |
| 1980s | 3,188 | 2,506 | 3,939 | 10 |
| 1990s | 1,874 | 1,399 | 2,382 | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,104 | 919 | 1,318 | 10 |
| 2010s | 838.3 | 748 | 901 | 10 |
| 2020s | 663.4 | 603 | 723 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Dominican Republic
More health data for Dominican Republic
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -2.45 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.5233 % change on previous year (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 598 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -1.13 % 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 0.0418 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -1.09 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per capita 0.0434 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is child deaths in Dominican Republic?
- Child deaths in Dominican Republic was 603 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest child deaths recorded in Dominican Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 7,121 in 1961.
- What is the lowest child deaths recorded in Dominican Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 603 in 2024.
- How does Dominican Republic rank for child deaths?
- Dominican Republic ranks 77th out of 200 countries with data for 2024.
- Is child deaths rising or falling in Dominican Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is down 29.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Dominican Republic 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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