Child deaths igme data in Australia
Australia: Child deaths igme data was 1,097 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
1,097
Change on year
down 1.4%
World rank
108th
of 195 countries
All-time high
5,573
in 1961
All-time low
1,097
in 2024
Years of data
65
1960–2024
Child deaths igme data in Australia, 1960–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, child deaths igme data in Australia stood at 1,097. That is the lowest value across all 65 years on record.
The figure is down 1.4% on the previous year and down 9.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, child deaths igme data in Australia peaked at 5,573 in 1961 and was at its lowest, 1,097, in 2024.
Australia ranks 108th of 195 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.
Child deaths igme data in Australia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 5,546 | — |
| 1961 | 5,573 | +0.5% |
| 1962 | 5,520 | -1.0% |
| 1963 | 5,370 | -2.7% |
| 1964 | 5,196 | -3.2% |
| 1965 | 5,008 | -3.6% |
| 1966 | 4,912 | -1.9% |
| 1967 | 4,931 | +0.4% |
| 1968 | 5,064 | +2.7% |
| 1969 | 5,233 | +3.3% |
| 1970 | 5,340 | +2.0% |
| 1971 | 5,519 | +3.4% |
| 1972 | 5,504 | -0.3% |
| 1973 | 5,104 | -7.3% |
| 1974 | 4,684 | -8.2% |
| 1975 | 4,287 | -8.5% |
| 1976 | 3,847 | -10.3% |
| 1977 | 3,510 | -8.8% |
| 1978 | 3,270 | -6.8% |
| 1979 | 3,066 | -6.2% |
| 1980 | 2,927 | -4.5% |
| 1981 | 2,877 | -1.7% |
| 1982 | 2,863 | -0.5% |
| 1983 | 2,836 | -0.9% |
| 1984 | 2,768 | -2.4% |
| 1985 | 2,714 | -2.0% |
| 1986 | 2,666 | -1.8% |
| 1987 | 2,580 | -3.2% |
| 1988 | 2,492 | -3.4% |
| 1989 | 2,405 | -3.5% |
| 1990 | 2,343 | -2.6% |
| 1991 | 2,241 | -4.4% |
| 1992 | 2,122 | -5.3% |
| 1993 | 2,016 | -5.0% |
| 1994 | 1,905 | -5.5% |
| 1995 | 1,811 | -4.9% |
| 1996 | 1,734 | -4.3% |
| 1997 | 1,673 | -3.5% |
| 1998 | 1,620 | -3.2% |
| 1999 | 1,578 | -2.6% |
| 2000 | 1,545 | -2.1% |
| 2001 | 1,508 | -2.4% |
| 2002 | 1,486 | -1.5% |
| 2003 | 1,479 | -0.5% |
| 2004 | 1,470 | -0.6% |
| 2005 | 1,478 | +0.5% |
| 2006 | 1,483 | +0.3% |
| 2007 | 1,500 | +1.1% |
| 2008 | 1,514 | +0.9% |
| 2009 | 1,478 | -2.4% |
| 2010 | 1,420 | -3.9% |
| 2011 | 1,361 | -4.2% |
| 2012 | 1,312 | -3.6% |
| 2013 | 1,265 | -3.6% |
| 2014 | 1,208 | -4.5% |
| 2015 | 1,177 | -2.6% |
| 2016 | 1,175 | -0.2% |
| 2017 | 1,172 | -0.3% |
| 2018 | 1,176 | +0.3% |
| 2019 | 1,170 | -0.5% |
| 2020 | 1,137 | -2.8% |
| 2021 | 1,127 | -0.9% |
| 2022 | 1,128 | +0.1% |
| 2023 | 1,113 | -1.3% |
| 2024 | 1,097 | -1.4% |
Australia compared with similar countries
- Australia's 1,097 is above the median for high income countries, which is 258, 4.3× the median. (65 countries reporting)
- Australia's 1,097 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 775.5, 1.4× the median. (30 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 5,235 | 4,912 | 5,573 | 10 |
| 1970s | 4,413 | 3,066 | 5,519 | 10 |
| 1980s | 2,713 | 2,405 | 2,927 | 10 |
| 1990s | 1,904 | 1,578 | 2,343 | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,494 | 1,470 | 1,545 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,244 | 1,170 | 1,420 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,120 | 1,097 | 1,137 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Australia
More health data for Australia
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.83 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -0.9072 % change on previous year (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 215 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2021)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 1.45 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0279 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 1.35 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per capita 0.0295 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is child deaths igme data in Australia?
- Child deaths igme data in Australia was 1,097 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest child deaths igme data recorded in Australia?
- The highest recorded value was 5,573 in 1961.
- What is the lowest child deaths igme data recorded in Australia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,097 in 2024.
- How does Australia rank for child deaths igme data?
- Australia ranks 108th out of 195 countries with data for 2024.
- Is child deaths igme data rising or falling in Australia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 9.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Australia data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Child deaths igme data. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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