Child deaths life stage in Lao People's Democratic Republic
Lao People's Democratic Republic: Child deaths life stage was 360 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
360
Change on year
down 6.2%
World rank
89th
of 199 countries
All-time high
8,343
in 1983
All-time low
360
in 2024
Years of data
42
1983–2024
Child deaths life stage in Lao People's Democratic Republic, 1983–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, child deaths life stage in Lao People's Democratic Republic stood at 360. That is the lowest value across all 42 years on record.
That represents a change of down 6.2% on the previous year and down 57.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, child deaths life stage in Lao People's Democratic Republic peaked at 8,343 in 1983 and was at its lowest, 360, in 2024.
That places Lao People's Democratic Republic 89th out of 199 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.
Child deaths life stage in Lao People's Democratic Republic, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 8,343 | — |
| 1984 | 8,039 | -3.6% |
| 1985 | 7,780 | -3.2% |
| 1986 | 7,517 | -3.4% |
| 1987 | 7,255 | -3.5% |
| 1988 | 6,973 | -3.9% |
| 1989 | 6,689 | -4.1% |
| 1990 | 6,402 | -4.3% |
| 1991 | 6,112 | -4.5% |
| 1992 | 5,827 | -4.7% |
| 1993 | 5,542 | -4.9% |
| 1994 | 5,252 | -5.2% |
| 1995 | 4,951 | -5.7% |
| 1996 | 4,621 | -6.7% |
| 1997 | 4,281 | -7.4% |
| 1998 | 3,939 | -8.0% |
| 1999 | 3,607 | -8.4% |
| 2000 | 3,298 | -8.6% |
| 2001 | 2,999 | -9.1% |
| 2002 | 2,720 | -9.3% |
| 2003 | 2,460 | -9.6% |
| 2004 | 2,220 | -9.8% |
| 2005 | 2,007 | -9.6% |
| 2006 | 1,811 | -9.8% |
| 2007 | 1,630 | -10.0% |
| 2008 | 1,473 | -9.6% |
| 2009 | 1,330 | -9.7% |
| 2010 | 1,211 | -8.9% |
| 2011 | 1,110 | -8.3% |
| 2012 | 1,016 | -8.5% |
| 2013 | 926 | -8.9% |
| 2014 | 842 | -9.1% |
| 2015 | 764 | -9.3% |
| 2016 | 696 | -8.9% |
| 2017 | 636 | -8.6% |
| 2018 | 585 | -8.0% |
| 2019 | 535 | -8.5% |
| 2020 | 491 | -8.2% |
| 2021 | 449 | -8.6% |
| 2022 | 414 | -7.8% |
| 2023 | 384 | -7.2% |
| 2024 | 360 | -6.2% |
Lao People's Democratic Republic compared with similar countries
- Lao People's Democratic Republic's 360 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 1,280, 28% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Lao People's Democratic Republic's 360 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 139, 2.6× the median. (30 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 7,514 | 6,689 | 8,343 | 7 |
| 1990s | 5,053 | 3,607 | 6,402 | 10 |
| 2000s | 2,195 | 1,330 | 3,298 | 10 |
| 2010s | 832.1 | 535 | 1,211 | 10 |
| 2020s | 419.6 | 360 | 491 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Lao People's Democratic Republic
- 86 Timor-Leste, Democratic Republic of 398 compare
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More health data for Lao People's Democratic Republic
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -2.76 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.5667 % change on previous year (2090)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates 1,260 (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 317 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 15 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -0.5161 % 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 0.0489 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -0.5055 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is child deaths life stage in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- Child deaths life stage in Lao People's Democratic Republic was 360 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest child deaths life stage recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 8,343 in 1983.
- What is the lowest child deaths life stage recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 360 in 2024.
- How does Lao People's Democratic Republic rank for child deaths life stage?
- Lao People's Democratic Republic ranks 89th out of 199 countries with data for 2024.
- Is child deaths life stage rising or falling in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is down 57.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Lao People's Democratic 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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