Number of child deaths by region in Canada
Canada: Number of child deaths by region was 1,949 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Number of child deaths by region in Canada, 1960–2024
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
The most recent figure for number of child deaths by region in Canada is 1,949, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 1.7% on the previous year and down 6.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of child deaths by region in Canada peaked at 14,952 in 1960 and was at its lowest, 1,914, in 2020.
Canada ranks 95th 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 11,668 | 8,188 | 14,952 | 10 |
| 1970s | 6,078 | 4,719 | 7,823 | 10 |
| 1980s | 3,744 | 3,244 | 4,495 | 10 |
| 1990s | 2,722 | 2,162 | 3,234 | 10 |
| 2000s | 2,097 | 2,051 | 2,179 | 10 |
| 2010s | 2,055 | 1,938 | 2,158 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,925 | 1,914 | 1,949 | 5 |
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- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,083 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 385 deaths (2100)
- Deaths in armed conflicts based on where they occurred 0 deaths (2026)
- Deaths in armed conflicts by region 0 deaths (2026)
- Age population, age 25, male, interpolated 283,794 (2025)
- Age population, age 25, female, interpolated 266,829 (2025)
- Age population, age 24, male, interpolated 271,934 (2025)
- Age population, age 24, female, interpolated 258,927 (2025)
- Age population, age 23, male, interpolated 254,587 (2025)
- Age population, age 23, female, interpolated 245,661 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is number of child deaths by region in Canada?
- Number of child deaths by region in Canada was 1,949 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 Canada?
- The highest recorded value was 14,952 in 1960.
- What is the lowest number of child deaths by region recorded in Canada?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,914 in 2020.
- How does Canada rank for number of child deaths by region?
- Canada ranks 95th out of 195 countries with data for 2024.
- Is number of child deaths by region rising or falling in Canada?
- Over the last ten years it is down 6.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Canada 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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The estimated number of children under five years old who die each year.