Child deaths (aged 1-4 years) in Myanmar
Myanmar: Child deaths was 3,780 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Child deaths in Myanmar, 1973–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2024, child deaths in Myanmar stood at 3,780. That is the lowest value across all 52 years on record.
That represents a change of down 5.2% on the previous year and down 39.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, child deaths in Myanmar peaked at 45,035 in 1973 and was at its lowest, 3,780, in 2024.
That places Myanmar 41st out of 200 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Child deaths in Myanmar, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1973 | 45,035 | — |
| 1974 | 44,067 | -2.1% |
| 1975 | 42,973 | -2.5% |
| 1976 | 41,671 | -3.0% |
| 1977 | 40,527 | -2.7% |
| 1978 | 39,372 | -2.8% |
| 1979 | 38,236 | -2.9% |
| 1980 | 37,182 | -2.8% |
| 1981 | 36,181 | -2.7% |
| 1982 | 35,224 | -2.6% |
| 1983 | 34,336 | -2.5% |
| 1984 | 33,568 | -2.2% |
| 1985 | 32,892 | -2.0% |
| 1986 | 32,106 | -2.4% |
| 1987 | 31,092 | -3.2% |
| 1988 | 29,665 | -4.6% |
| 1989 | 28,054 | -5.4% |
| 1990 | 26,459 | -5.7% |
| 1991 | 25,048 | -5.3% |
| 1992 | 23,802 | -5.0% |
| 1993 | 22,714 | -4.6% |
| 1994 | 21,740 | -4.3% |
| 1995 | 20,701 | -4.8% |
| 1996 | 19,660 | -5.0% |
| 1997 | 18,651 | -5.1% |
| 1998 | 17,682 | -5.2% |
| 1999 | 16,754 | -5.2% |
| 2000 | 15,871 | -5.3% |
| 2001 | 15,021 | -5.4% |
| 2002 | 14,255 | -5.1% |
| 2003 | 13,530 | -5.1% |
| 2004 | 12,823 | -5.2% |
| 2005 | 12,075 | -5.8% |
| 2006 | 11,275 | -6.6% |
| 2007 | 10,450 | -7.3% |
| 2008 | 31,180 | +198.4% |
| 2009 | 8,888 | -71.5% |
| 2010 | 8,260 | -7.1% |
| 2011 | 7,661 | -7.3% |
| 2012 | 7,137 | -6.8% |
| 2013 | 6,669 | -6.6% |
| 2014 | 6,271 | -6.0% |
| 2015 | 5,928 | -5.5% |
| 2016 | 5,626 | -5.1% |
| 2017 | 5,366 | -4.6% |
| 2018 | 5,144 | -4.1% |
| 2019 | 4,903 | -4.7% |
| 2020 | 4,676 | -4.6% |
| 2021 | 4,448 | -4.9% |
| 2022 | 4,223 | -5.1% |
| 2023 | 3,989 | -5.5% |
| 2024 | 3,780 | -5.2% |
Myanmar compared with similar countries
- Myanmar's 3,780 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 1,280, 3.0× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Myanmar's 3,780 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 139, 27.2× the median. (30 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Child deaths in Myanmar changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | +198.4% | 10,450 | 31,180 |
| 2009 | -71.5% | 31,180 | 8,888 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 41,697 | 38,236 | 45,035 | 7 |
| 1980s | 33,030 | 28,054 | 37,182 | 10 |
| 1990s | 21,321 | 16,754 | 26,459 | 10 |
| 2000s | 14,537 | 8,888 | 31,180 | 10 |
| 2010s | 6,296 | 4,903 | 8,260 | 10 |
| 2020s | 4,223 | 3,780 | 4,676 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Myanmar
More health data for Myanmar
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -2.11 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.1576 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,398 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 2,973 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 7 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -0.759 % 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 0.0387 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -0.8351 % 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 Myanmar?
- Child deaths in Myanmar was 3,780 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest child deaths recorded in Myanmar?
- The highest recorded value was 45,035 in 1973.
- What is the lowest child deaths recorded in Myanmar?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,780 in 2024.
- How does Myanmar rank for child deaths?
- Myanmar ranks 41st out of 200 countries with data for 2024.
- Is child deaths rising or falling in Myanmar?
- Over the last ten years it is down 39.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Myanmar 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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