Child deaths (aged 1-4 years) in Egypt
Egypt: Child deaths was 3,664 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
3,664
Change on year
down 4.9%
World rank
42nd
of 200 countries
All-time high
186,859
in 1960
All-time low
3,664
in 2024
Years of data
65
1960–2024
Child deaths in Egypt, 1960–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for child deaths in Egypt is 3,664, measured in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 65 years on record.
The figure is down 4.9% on the previous year and down 43.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, child deaths in Egypt peaked at 186,859 in 1960 and was at its lowest, 3,664, in 2024.
Egypt ranks 42nd of 200 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Child deaths in Egypt, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 186,859 | — |
| 1961 | 179,827 | -3.8% |
| 1962 | 172,751 | -3.9% |
| 1963 | 166,302 | -3.7% |
| 1964 | 160,588 | -3.4% |
| 1965 | 155,520 | -3.2% |
| 1966 | 150,736 | -3.1% |
| 1967 | 146,500 | -2.8% |
| 1968 | 142,984 | -2.4% |
| 1969 | 139,911 | -2.1% |
| 1970 | 137,217 | -1.9% |
| 1971 | 134,316 | -2.1% |
| 1972 | 130,762 | -2.6% |
| 1973 | 126,277 | -3.4% |
| 1974 | 120,542 | -4.5% |
| 1975 | 114,015 | -5.4% |
| 1976 | 107,286 | -5.9% |
| 1977 | 100,606 | -6.2% |
| 1978 | 94,050 | -6.5% |
| 1979 | 87,970 | -6.5% |
| 1980 | 81,995 | -6.8% |
| 1981 | 76,047 | -7.3% |
| 1982 | 70,026 | -7.9% |
| 1983 | 64,154 | -8.4% |
| 1984 | 58,604 | -8.7% |
| 1985 | 53,508 | -8.7% |
| 1986 | 49,003 | -8.4% |
| 1987 | 45,017 | -8.1% |
| 1988 | 41,477 | -7.9% |
| 1989 | 38,345 | -7.6% |
| 1990 | 35,547 | -7.3% |
| 1991 | 32,824 | -7.7% |
| 1992 | 30,106 | -8.3% |
| 1993 | 27,347 | -9.2% |
| 1994 | 24,634 | -9.9% |
| 1995 | 22,113 | -10.2% |
| 1996 | 19,842 | -10.3% |
| 1997 | 17,862 | -10.0% |
| 1998 | 16,233 | -9.1% |
| 1999 | 14,891 | -8.3% |
| 2000 | 13,784 | -7.4% |
| 2001 | 12,807 | -7.1% |
| 2002 | 11,923 | -6.9% |
| 2003 | 11,111 | -6.8% |
| 2004 | 10,389 | -6.5% |
| 2005 | 9,741 | -6.2% |
| 2006 | 9,185 | -5.7% |
| 2007 | 8,662 | -5.7% |
| 2008 | 8,194 | -5.4% |
| 2009 | 7,780 | -5.1% |
| 2010 | 7,431 | -4.5% |
| 2011 | 7,141 | -3.9% |
| 2012 | 6,876 | -3.7% |
| 2013 | 6,649 | -3.3% |
| 2014 | 6,484 | -2.5% |
| 2015 | 6,313 | -2.6% |
| 2016 | 6,141 | -2.7% |
| 2017 | 5,918 | -3.6% |
| 2018 | 5,635 | -4.8% |
| 2019 | 5,270 | -6.5% |
| 2020 | 4,858 | -7.8% |
| 2021 | 4,477 | -7.8% |
| 2022 | 4,128 | -7.8% |
| 2023 | 3,853 | -6.7% |
| 2024 | 3,664 | -4.9% |
Egypt compared with similar countries
- Egypt's 3,664 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 1,280, 2.9× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Egypt's 3,664 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 352, 10.4× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 160,198 | 139,911 | 186,859 | 10 |
| 1970s | 115,304 | 87,970 | 137,217 | 10 |
| 1980s | 57,818 | 38,345 | 81,995 | 10 |
| 1990s | 24,140 | 14,891 | 35,547 | 10 |
| 2000s | 10,358 | 7,780 | 13,784 | 10 |
| 2010s | 6,386 | 5,270 | 7,431 | 10 |
| 2020s | 4,196 | 3,664 | 4,858 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Egypt
More health data for Egypt
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.46 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.7884 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 946 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 7,225 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 0.3993 % 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 0.0487 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 0.4524 % 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 Egypt?
- Child deaths in Egypt was 3,664 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest child deaths recorded in Egypt?
- The highest recorded value was 186,859 in 1960.
- What is the lowest child deaths recorded in Egypt?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,664 in 2024.
- How does Egypt rank for child deaths?
- Egypt ranks 42nd out of 200 countries with data for 2024.
- Is child deaths rising or falling in Egypt?
- Over the last ten years it is down 43.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Egypt 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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