Child deaths life stage, annual growth rate in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: Child deaths life stage, annual growth rate was -6.32 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Child deaths life stage, annual growth rate in Saudi Arabia, 1978–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Saudi Arabia recorded -6.32 % change on previous year for child deaths life stage, annual growth rate in 2024.
The figure is up 25.5% on the previous year and down 575.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, child deaths life stage, annual growth rate in Saudi Arabia peaked at 3.77 % change on previous year in 2010 and was at its lowest, -8.48 % change on previous year, in 2023.
Saudi Arabia ranks 155th of 198 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Child deaths life stage, annual growth rate in Saudi Arabia, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | -0.4169 % change on previous year | — |
| 1979 | -0.8971 % change on previous year | +115.2% |
| 1980 | -0.7242 % change on previous year | -19.3% |
| 1981 | -0.9119 % change on previous year | +25.9% |
| 1982 | -0.9816 % change on previous year | +7.6% |
| 1983 | -0.6196 % change on previous year | -36.9% |
| 1984 | -0.6234 % change on previous year | +0.6% |
| 1985 | -1.57 % change on previous year | +151.6% |
| 1986 | -1.78 % change on previous year | +13.8% |
| 1987 | -3.18 % change on previous year | +78.2% |
| 1988 | -2.82 % change on previous year | -11.5% |
| 1989 | -2.97 % change on previous year | +5.3% |
| 1990 | -4.26 % change on previous year | +43.8% |
| 1991 | -4.6 % change on previous year | +7.9% |
| 1992 | -4.05 % change on previous year | -12.1% |
| 1993 | -4.3 % change on previous year | +6.2% |
| 1994 | -4.32 % change on previous year | +0.5% |
| 1995 | -3.99 % change on previous year | -7.8% |
| 1996 | -3.69 % change on previous year | -7.4% |
| 1997 | -3.64 % change on previous year | -1.4% |
| 1998 | -3.18 % change on previous year | -12.6% |
| 1999 | -3.29 % change on previous year | +3.3% |
| 2000 | -2.65 % change on previous year | -19.2% |
| 2001 | -2.62 % change on previous year | -1.4% |
| 2002 | -2.35 % change on previous year | -10.1% |
| 2003 | -2.64 % change on previous year | +12.2% |
| 2004 | -3.06 % change on previous year | +16.1% |
| 2005 | -3.04 % change on previous year | -0.8% |
| 2006 | -1.75 % change on previous year | -42.2% |
| 2007 | 0.1276 % change on previous year | -107.3% |
| 2008 | 1.4 % change on previous year | +998.6% |
| 2009 | 3.27 % change on previous year | +133.1% |
| 2010 | 3.77 % change on previous year | +15.5% |
| 2011 | 2.58 % change on previous year | -31.6% |
| 2012 | 1.6 % change on previous year | -38.0% |
| 2013 | 1.57 % change on previous year | -1.6% |
| 2014 | 1.33 % change on previous year | -15.6% |
| 2015 | 1.42 % change on previous year | +6.9% |
| 2016 | 1.19 % change on previous year | -16.6% |
| 2017 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2018 | -0.426 % change on previous year | — |
| 2019 | -1.07 % change on previous year | +151.1% |
| 2020 | -3.14 % change on previous year | +193.1% |
| 2021 | -5.69 % change on previous year | +81.6% |
| 2022 | -7.93 % change on previous year | +39.3% |
| 2023 | -8.48 % change on previous year | +7.0% |
| 2024 | -6.32 % change on previous year | -25.5% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Child deaths life stage, annual growth rate in Saudi Arabia changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | +998.6% | 0.1276 % change on previous year | 1.4 % change on previous year |
| 2020 | -193.1% | -1.07 % change on previous year | -3.14 % change on previous year |
| 1985 | -151.6% | -0.6234 % change on previous year | -1.57 % change on previous year |
| 2019 | -151.1% | -0.426 % change on previous year | -1.07 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | -0.657 % change on previous year | -0.8971 % change on previous year | -0.4169 % change on previous year | 2 |
| 1980s | -1.62 % change on previous year | -3.18 % change on previous year | -0.6196 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | -3.93 % change on previous year | -4.6 % change on previous year | -3.18 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | -1.33 % change on previous year | -3.06 % change on previous year | 3.27 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.2 % change on previous year | -1.07 % change on previous year | 3.77 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -6.31 % change on previous year | -8.48 % change on previous year | -3.14 % change on previous year | 5 |
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- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0384 units per person (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is child deaths life stage, annual growth rate in Saudi Arabia?
- Child deaths life stage, annual growth rate in Saudi Arabia was -6.32 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest child deaths life stage, annual growth rate recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The highest recorded value was 3.77 % change on previous year in 2010.
- What is the lowest child deaths life stage, annual growth rate recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The lowest recorded value was -8.48 % change on previous year in 2023.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for child deaths life stage, annual growth rate?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 155th out of 198 countries with data for 2024.
- Is child deaths life stage, annual growth rate rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 575.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Saudi Arabia data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Child deaths life stage, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Child deaths life stage. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Child deaths life stage Our World in Data
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Child deaths life stage. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.