Number of child deaths by region in Tunisia
Tunisia: Number of child deaths by region was 2,027 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Number of child deaths by region in Tunisia, 1967–2024
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 Tunisia is 2,027, measured in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 58 years on record.
That represents a change of down 8.8% on the previous year and down 49.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of child deaths by region in Tunisia peaked at 44,481 in 1967 and was at its lowest, 2,027, in 2024.
That places Tunisia 94th 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.
Number of child deaths by region in Tunisia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1967 | 44,481 | — |
| 1968 | 42,139 | -5.3% |
| 1969 | 39,820 | -5.5% |
| 1970 | 37,595 | -5.6% |
| 1971 | 35,592 | -5.3% |
| 1972 | 33,826 | -5.0% |
| 1973 | 32,261 | -4.6% |
| 1974 | 30,830 | -4.4% |
| 1975 | 29,439 | -4.5% |
| 1976 | 28,087 | -4.6% |
| 1977 | 26,553 | -5.5% |
| 1978 | 24,829 | -6.5% |
| 1979 | 23,085 | -7.0% |
| 1980 | 21,503 | -6.9% |
| 1981 | 20,237 | -5.9% |
| 1982 | 19,137 | -5.4% |
| 1983 | 18,060 | -5.6% |
| 1984 | 17,123 | -5.2% |
| 1985 | 16,328 | -4.6% |
| 1986 | 15,594 | -4.5% |
| 1987 | 14,755 | -5.4% |
| 1988 | 13,805 | -6.4% |
| 1989 | 12,855 | -6.9% |
| 1990 | 12,049 | -6.3% |
| 1991 | 11,380 | -5.6% |
| 1992 | 10,691 | -6.1% |
| 1993 | 10,021 | -6.3% |
| 1994 | 9,270 | -7.5% |
| 1995 | 8,405 | -9.3% |
| 1996 | 7,521 | -10.5% |
| 1997 | 6,697 | -11.0% |
| 1998 | 5,956 | -11.1% |
| 1999 | 5,300 | -11.0% |
| 2000 | 4,789 | -9.6% |
| 2001 | 4,398 | -8.2% |
| 2002 | 4,081 | -7.2% |
| 2003 | 3,866 | -5.3% |
| 2004 | 3,716 | -3.9% |
| 2005 | 3,593 | -3.3% |
| 2006 | 3,501 | -2.6% |
| 2007 | 3,439 | -1.8% |
| 2008 | 3,413 | -0.8% |
| 2009 | 3,425 | +0.4% |
| 2010 | 3,497 | +2.1% |
| 2011 | 3,649 | +4.3% |
| 2012 | 3,820 | +4.7% |
| 2013 | 3,937 | +3.1% |
| 2014 | 3,992 | +1.4% |
| 2015 | 4,005 | +0.3% |
| 2016 | 3,970 | -0.9% |
| 2017 | 3,855 | -2.9% |
| 2018 | 3,660 | -5.1% |
| 2019 | 3,433 | -6.2% |
| 2020 | 3,141 | -8.5% |
| 2021 | 2,732 | -13.0% |
| 2022 | 2,419 | -11.5% |
| 2023 | 2,222 | -8.1% |
| 2024 | 2,027 | -8.8% |
Tunisia compared with similar countries
- Tunisia's 2,027 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 9,859, 21% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Tunisia's 2,027 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 3,048, 67% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 42,147 | 39,820 | 44,481 | 3 |
| 1970s | 30,210 | 23,085 | 37,595 | 10 |
| 1980s | 16,940 | 12,855 | 21,503 | 10 |
| 1990s | 8,729 | 5,300 | 12,049 | 10 |
| 2000s | 3,822 | 3,413 | 4,789 | 10 |
| 2010s | 3,782 | 3,433 | 4,005 | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,508 | 2,027 | 3,141 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is number of child deaths by region in Tunisia?
- Number of child deaths by region in Tunisia was 2,027 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 Tunisia?
- The highest recorded value was 44,481 in 1967.
- What is the lowest number of child deaths by region recorded in Tunisia?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,027 in 2024.
- How does Tunisia rank for number of child deaths by region?
- Tunisia ranks 94th out of 195 countries with data for 2024.
- Is number of child deaths by region rising or falling in Tunisia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 49.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Tunisia 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.