Child deaths (aged 1-4 years) in Namibia
Namibia: Child deaths was 230 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
230
Change on year
up 10.0%
World rank
100th
of 200 countries
All-time high
1,739
in 2002
All-time low
209
in 2022
Years of data
53
1972–2024
Child deaths in Namibia, 1972–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
Namibia recorded 230 for child deaths in 2024.
That represents a change of up 10.0% on the previous year and down 32.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, child deaths in Namibia peaked at 1,739 in 2002 and was at its lowest, 209, in 2022.
That places Namibia 100th 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 in Namibia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 1,097 | — |
| 1973 | 1,118 | +1.9% |
| 1974 | 1,143 | +2.2% |
| 1975 | 1,169 | +2.3% |
| 1976 | 1,196 | +2.3% |
| 1977 | 1,222 | +2.2% |
| 1978 | 1,237 | +1.2% |
| 1979 | 1,237 | +0.0% |
| 1980 | 1,215 | -1.8% |
| 1981 | 1,169 | -3.8% |
| 1982 | 1,112 | -4.9% |
| 1983 | 1,040 | -6.5% |
| 1984 | 969 | -6.8% |
| 1985 | 906 | -6.5% |
| 1986 | 852 | -6.0% |
| 1987 | 813 | -4.6% |
| 1988 | 791 | -2.7% |
| 1989 | 779 | -1.5% |
| 1990 | 785 | +0.8% |
| 1991 | 829 | +5.6% |
| 1992 | 901 | +8.7% |
| 1993 | 988 | +9.7% |
| 1994 | 1,091 | +10.4% |
| 1995 | 1,200 | +10.0% |
| 1996 | 1,298 | +8.2% |
| 1997 | 1,388 | +6.9% |
| 1998 | 1,487 | +7.1% |
| 1999 | 1,592 | +7.1% |
| 2000 | 1,682 | +5.7% |
| 2001 | 1,729 | +2.8% |
| 2002 | 1,739 | +0.6% |
| 2003 | 1,729 | -0.6% |
| 2004 | 1,711 | -1.0% |
| 2005 | 1,659 | -3.0% |
| 2006 | 1,446 | -12.8% |
| 2007 | 1,164 | -19.5% |
| 2008 | 827 | -29.0% |
| 2009 | 497 | -39.9% |
| 2010 | 397 | -20.1% |
| 2011 | 362 | -8.8% |
| 2012 | 359 | -0.8% |
| 2013 | 325 | -9.5% |
| 2014 | 338 | +4.0% |
| 2015 | 446 | +32.0% |
| 2016 | 429 | -3.8% |
| 2017 | 388 | -9.6% |
| 2018 | 339 | -12.6% |
| 2019 | 275 | -18.9% |
| 2020 | 236 | -14.2% |
| 2021 | 211 | -10.6% |
| 2022 | 209 | -0.9% |
| 2023 | 209 | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 230 | +10.0% |
Namibia compared with similar countries
- Namibia's 230 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 1,280, 18% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Namibia's 230 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 7,144, 3% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1,177 | 1,097 | 1,237 | 8 |
| 1980s | 964.6 | 779 | 1,215 | 10 |
| 1990s | 1,156 | 785 | 1,592 | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,418 | 497 | 1,739 | 10 |
| 2010s | 365.8 | 275 | 446 | 10 |
| 2020s | 219 | 209 | 236 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Namibia
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- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.6445 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,046 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 561 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 1 (2024)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -1.83 % 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 0.0644 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -1.56 % 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 Namibia?
- Child deaths in Namibia was 230 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest child deaths recorded in Namibia?
- The highest recorded value was 1,739 in 2002.
- What is the lowest child deaths recorded in Namibia?
- The lowest recorded value was 209 in 2022.
- How does Namibia rank for child deaths?
- Namibia ranks 100th out of 200 countries with data for 2024.
- Is child deaths rising or falling in Namibia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 32.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Namibia 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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