Number of child deaths by region in Argentina

Argentina: Number of child deaths by region was 4,839 in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
4,839
Change on year
down 2.3%
World rank
71st
of 195 countries
All-time high
39,790
in 1974
All-time low
4,839
in 2024
Years of data
51
1974–2024

Number of child deaths by region in Argentina, 1974–2024

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Source: UN Inter-agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation (UNICEF, WHO, UN Population Division), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

Analysis

In 2024, number of child deaths by region in Argentina stood at 4,839. That is the lowest value across all 51 years on record.

The figure is down 2.3% on the previous year and down 47.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, number of child deaths by region in Argentina peaked at 39,790 in 1974 and was at its lowest, 4,839, in 2024.

That places Argentina 71st out of 195 countries with data for 2024, 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
1970s 36,752 31,840 39,790 6
1980s 22,829 20,043 29,338 10
1990s 17,870 14,391 20,479 10
2000s 12,240 11,073 13,919 10
2010s 9,004 6,986 10,773 10
2020s 5,338 4,839 6,134 5

Countries ranked near Argentina

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  4. 72 Laos 4,762 compare
  5. 73 Guinea-Bissau 4,312 compare
  6. 74 Bolivia 4,080 compare

See the full ranking of 195 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is number of child deaths by region in Argentina?
Number of child deaths by region in Argentina was 4,839 in 2024, according to UN Inter-agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation (UNICEF, WHO, UN Population Division), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest number of child deaths by region recorded in Argentina?
The highest recorded value was 39,790 in 1974.
What is the lowest number of child deaths by region recorded in Argentina?
The lowest recorded value was 4,839 in 2024.
How does Argentina rank for number of child deaths by region?
Argentina ranks 71st out of 195 countries with data for 2024.
Is number of child deaths by region rising or falling in Argentina?
Over the last ten years it is down 47.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Argentina data come from?
The figures come from UN Inter-agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation (UNICEF, WHO, UN Population Division), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Number of child deaths by region. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Number of child deaths by region
Source
UN Inter-agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation (UNICEF, WHO, UN Population Division), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
195 places, 11,389 data points, 1960–2024
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The estimated number of children under five years old who die each year.