Child deaths by world region un data in Sweden

Sweden: Child deaths by world region un data was 240 in 2023. β—† Volatile

Latest (2023)
240
Change on year
down 14.0%
World rank
145th
of 229 countries
All-time high
3,013
in 1950
All-time low
240
in 2023
Years of data
74
1950–2023

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

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Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

In 2023, child deaths by world region un data in Sweden stood at 240. That is the lowest value across all 74 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 14.0% on the previous year and down 32.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, child deaths by world region un data in Sweden peaked at 3,013 in 1950 and was at its lowest, 240, in 2023.

Sweden ranks 145th of 229 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 2,458 2,042 3,013 10
1960s 1,877 1,508 2,042 10
1970s 1,158 866 1,482 10
1980s 758 691 805 10
1990s 587.2 349 867 10
2000s 360.4 327 399 10
2010s 324.1 289 357 10
2020s 275.5 240 316 4

Countries ranked near Sweden

  1. 142 Czechia 261 compare
  2. 143 Trinidad and Tobago 260 compare
  3. 144 Western Sahara 255 compare
  4. 146 Uruguay 228 compare
  5. 147 Bhutan 226 compare
  6. 148 Denmark 199 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 Sweden?
Child deaths by world region un data in Sweden was 240 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest child deaths by world region un data recorded in Sweden?
The highest recorded value was 3,013 in 1950.
What is the lowest child deaths by world region un data recorded in Sweden?
The lowest recorded value was 240 in 2023.
How does Sweden rank for child deaths by world region un data?
Sweden ranks 145th out of 229 countries with data for 2023.
Is child deaths by world region un data rising or falling in Sweden?
Over the last ten years it is down 32.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Sweden 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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