Child deaths in Panama

Panama: Child deaths was 237 in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
237
Change on year
down 0.4%
World rank
97th
of 200 countries
All-time high
1,252
in 1958
All-time low
237
in 2024
Years of data
67
1958–2024

Child deaths in Panama, 1958–2024

2505007501.0k1.2k195819912024

Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

The most recent figure for child deaths in Panama is 237, measured in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 67 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.4% on the previous year and down 13.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, child deaths in Panama peaked at 1,252 in 1958 and was at its lowest, 237, in 2024.

Panama ranks 97th of 200 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1950s 1,240 1,229 1,252 2
1960s 1,120 1,004 1,206 10
1970s 751.8 592 959 10
1980s 490.3 423 570 10
1990s 385.6 367 412 10
2000s 323.1 288 360 10
2010s 271.7 258 283 10
2020s 241.8 237 251 5

Countries ranked near Panama

  1. 94 Paraguay 245 compare
  2. 95 Libya 241 compare
  3. 96 Nicaragua 240 compare
  4. 98 Sri Lanka 235 compare
  5. 99 Jordan 233 compare
  6. 100 Namibia 230 compare

See the full ranking of 249 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is child deaths in Panama?
Child deaths in Panama was 237 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
What is the highest child deaths recorded in Panama?
The highest recorded value was 1,252 in 1958.
What is the lowest child deaths recorded in Panama?
The lowest recorded value was 237 in 2024.
How does Panama rank for child deaths?
Panama ranks 97th out of 200 countries with data for 2024.
Is child deaths rising or falling in Panama?
Over the last ten years it is down 13.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Panama 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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Indicator
Child deaths (aged 1-4 years)
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
249 places, 13,742 data points, 1955–2024
Last refreshed