Child deaths by world region un data in American Samoa

American Samoa: Child deaths by world region un data was 6 in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
6
Change on year
down 14.3%
World rank
206th
of 229 countries
All-time high
87
in 1950
All-time low
6
in 2023
Years of data
74
1950–2023

Child deaths by world region un data in American Samoa, 1950–2023

020406080195019862023

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

American Samoa recorded 6 for child deaths by world region un data in 2023. That is the lowest value across all 74 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 14.3% on the previous year and down 57.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, child deaths by world region un data in American Samoa peaked at 87 in 1950 and was at its lowest, 6, in 2023.

That places American Samoa 206th out of 229 countries with data for 2023, 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 68.8 51 87 10
1960s 46.8 37 80 10
1970s 29.1 24 36 10
1980s 23.4 22 26 10
1990s 25.5 23 28 10
2000s 20.4 16 23 10
2010s 12.2 9 15 10
2020s 7.75 6 9 4

Countries ranked near American Samoa

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  3. 207 Faroe Islands 5 compare
  4. 207 Sint Maarten 5 compare
  5. 207 United States Virgin Islands 5 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is child deaths by world region un data in American Samoa?
Child deaths by world region un data in American Samoa was 6 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest child deaths by world region un data recorded in American Samoa?
The highest recorded value was 87 in 1950.
What is the lowest child deaths by world region un data recorded in American Samoa?
The lowest recorded value was 6 in 2023.
How does American Samoa rank for child deaths by world region un data?
American Samoa ranks 206th out of 229 countries with data for 2023.
Is child deaths by world region un data rising or falling in American Samoa?
Over the last ten years it is down 57.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this American Samoa data come from?
The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Child deaths by world region un data. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Child deaths by world region un data
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
236 places, 17,464 data points, 1950–2023
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