Child deaths life stage in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: Child deaths life stage was 6,425 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Child deaths life stage in Central African Republic, 1964–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for child deaths life stage in Central African Republic is 6,425, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 2.1% on the previous year and down 64.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, child deaths life stage in Central African Republic peaked at 61,129 in 2009 and was at its lowest, 6,291, in 2023.
Central African Republic ranks 35th of 199 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Child deaths life stage in Central African Republic, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1964 | 8,478 | — |
| 1965 | 8,385 | -1.1% |
| 1966 | 8,301 | -1.0% |
| 1967 | 8,223 | -0.9% |
| 1968 | 8,163 | -0.7% |
| 1969 | 8,140 | -0.3% |
| 1970 | 8,115 | -0.3% |
| 1971 | 8,083 | -0.4% |
| 1972 | 8,043 | -0.5% |
| 1973 | 7,988 | -0.7% |
| 1974 | 7,911 | -1.0% |
| 1975 | 7,829 | -1.0% |
| 1976 | 7,734 | -1.2% |
| 1977 | 7,662 | -0.9% |
| 1978 | 7,628 | -0.4% |
| 1979 | 7,641 | +0.2% |
| 1980 | 7,697 | +0.7% |
| 1981 | 7,776 | +1.0% |
| 1982 | 7,863 | +1.1% |
| 1983 | 7,958 | +1.2% |
| 1984 | 8,061 | +1.3% |
| 1985 | 8,170 | +1.4% |
| 1986 | 8,284 | +1.4% |
| 1987 | 8,412 | +1.5% |
| 1988 | 8,547 | +1.6% |
| 1989 | 8,702 | +1.8% |
| 1990 | 8,857 | +1.8% |
| 1991 | 9,023 | +1.9% |
| 1992 | 9,197 | +1.9% |
| 1993 | 9,355 | +1.7% |
| 1994 | 9,497 | +1.5% |
| 1995 | 9,642 | +1.5% |
| 1996 | 9,769 | +1.3% |
| 1997 | 9,872 | +1.1% |
| 1998 | 9,936 | +0.6% |
| 1999 | 9,976 | +0.4% |
| 2000 | 9,981 | +0.1% |
| 2001 | 9,946 | -0.4% |
| 2002 | 9,874 | -0.7% |
| 2003 | 9,795 | -0.8% |
| 2004 | 9,714 | -0.8% |
| 2005 | 9,622 | -0.9% |
| 2006 | 9,497 | -1.3% |
| 2007 | 9,372 | -1.3% |
| 2008 | 9,283 | -0.9% |
| 2009 | 61,129 | +558.5% |
| 2010 | 10,712 | -82.5% |
| 2011 | 8,312 | -22.4% |
| 2012 | 8,430 | +1.4% |
| 2013 | 10,357 | +22.9% |
| 2014 | 17,981 | +73.6% |
| 2015 | 8,407 | -53.2% |
| 2016 | 10,141 | +20.6% |
| 2017 | 13,843 | +36.5% |
| 2018 | 9,345 | -32.5% |
| 2019 | 28,224 | +202.0% |
| 2020 | 9,987 | -64.6% |
| 2021 | 17,735 | +77.6% |
| 2022 | 58,382 | +229.2% |
| 2023 | 6,291 | -89.2% |
| 2024 | 6,425 | +2.1% |
Central African Republic compared with similar countries
- Central African Republic's 6,425 is below the median for low income countries, which is 7,922, 81% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Central African Republic's 6,425 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 7,144, 90% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Child deaths life stage in Central African Republic 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | +558.5% | 9,283 | 61,129 |
| 2022 | +229.2% | 17,735 | 58,382 |
| 2019 | +202.0% | 9,345 | 28,224 |
| 2023 | -89.2% | 58,382 | 6,291 |
| 2010 | -82.5% | 61,129 | 10,712 |
| 2021 | +77.6% | 9,987 | 17,735 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 8,282 | 8,140 | 8,478 | 6 |
| 1970s | 7,863 | 7,628 | 8,115 | 10 |
| 1980s | 8,147 | 7,697 | 8,702 | 10 |
| 1990s | 9,512 | 8,857 | 9,976 | 10 |
| 2000s | 14,821 | 9,283 | 61,129 | 10 |
| 2010s | 12,575 | 8,312 | 28,224 | 10 |
| 2020s | 19,764 | 6,291 | 58,382 | 5 |
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More health data for Central African Republic
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.88 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 1.15 % change on previous year (2090)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates 887.2 (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 5,728 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 4.9 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0934 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 4.96 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is child deaths life stage in Central African Republic?
- Child deaths life stage in Central African Republic was 6,425 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest child deaths life stage recorded in Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 61,129 in 2009.
- What is the lowest child deaths life stage recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 6,291 in 2023.
- How does Central African Republic rank for child deaths life stage?
- Central African Republic ranks 35th out of 199 countries with data for 2024.
- Is child deaths life stage rising or falling in Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is down 64.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Central African Republic data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Child deaths life stage. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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