Child deaths by world region un data in Peru

Peru: Child deaths by world region un data was 7,984 in 2023. β—† Volatile

Latest (2023)
7,984
Change on year
down 3.4%
World rank
63rd
of 229 countries
All-time high
110,014
in 1970
All-time low
7,984
in 2023
Years of data
74
1950–2023

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

025.0k50.0k75.0k100.0k195019862023

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

The most recent figure for child deaths by world region un data in Peru is 7,984, measured in 2023. That is the lowest value across all 74 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 3.4% on the previous year and down 22.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, child deaths by world region un data in Peru peaked at 110,014 in 1970 and was at its lowest, 7,984, in 2023.

That places Peru 63rd out of 229 countries with data for 2023, putting it 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 102,891 97,359 105,669 10
1960s 100,560 94,506 105,312 10
1970s 87,888 80,006 110,014 10
1980s 69,191 57,656 78,581 10
1990s 40,148 26,486 54,655 10
2000s 17,609 12,764 24,254 10
2010s 9,972 8,721 12,000 10
2020s 8,320 7,984 8,587 4

Countries ranked near Peru

  1. 60 Tajikistan 8,135 compare
  2. 61 Guatemala 8,105 compare
  3. 62 Venezuela 8,047 compare
  4. 64 Congo 7,474 compare
  5. 65 Mauritania 6,499 compare
  6. 66 Dominican Republic 6,456 compare

See the full ranking of 236 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is child deaths by world region un data in Peru?
Child deaths by world region un data in Peru was 7,984 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest child deaths by world region un data recorded in Peru?
The highest recorded value was 110,014 in 1970.
What is the lowest child deaths by world region un data recorded in Peru?
The lowest recorded value was 7,984 in 2023.
How does Peru rank for child deaths by world region un data?
Peru ranks 63rd out of 229 countries with data for 2023.
Is child deaths by world region un data rising or falling in Peru?
Over the last ten years it is down 22.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Peru 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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