Child deaths in Vanuatu

Vanuatu: Child deaths was 24 in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
24
Change on year
down 4.0%
World rank
154th
of 200 countries
All-time high
106
in 1957
All-time low
24
in 2024
Years of data
68
1957–2024

Child deaths in Vanuatu, 1957–2024

20406080100195719902024

Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

The most recent figure for child deaths in Vanuatu is 24, measured in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 68 years on record.

The figure is down 4.0% on the previous year and down 11.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, child deaths in Vanuatu peaked at 106 in 1957 and was at its lowest, 24, in 2024.

That places Vanuatu 154th out of 200 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1950s 106 106 106 3
1960s 98.5 90 105 10
1970s 78.4 68 88 10
1980s 53 43 66 10
1990s 36.2 32 41 10
2000s 29.1 27 31 10
2010s 26.5 26 27 10
2020s 25.2 24 26 5

Countries ranked near Vanuatu

  1. 152 Sao Tome and Principe 28 compare
  2. 153 Denmark 26 compare
  3. 154 Ireland 24 compare
  4. 154 Norway 24 compare
  5. 157 Finland 22 compare
  6. 157 Singapore 22 compare

See the full ranking of 249 places β†’

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All data for Vanuatu β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is child deaths in Vanuatu?
Child deaths in Vanuatu was 24 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
What is the highest child deaths recorded in Vanuatu?
The highest recorded value was 106 in 1957.
What is the lowest child deaths recorded in Vanuatu?
The lowest recorded value was 24 in 2024.
How does Vanuatu rank for child deaths?
Vanuatu ranks 154th out of 200 countries with data for 2024.
Is child deaths rising or falling in Vanuatu?
Over the last ten years it is down 11.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Vanuatu 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