Child deaths life stage in Malaysia

Malaysia: Child deaths life stage was 585 in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
585
Change on year
down 3.8%
World rank
78th
of 195 countries
All-time high
10,260
in 1956
All-time low
585
in 2024
Years of data
69
1956–2024

Child deaths life stage in Malaysia, 1956–2024

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Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

In 2024, child deaths life stage in Malaysia stood at 585. That is the lowest value across all 69 years on record.

That represents a change of down 3.8% on the previous year and down 22.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, child deaths life stage in Malaysia peaked at 10,260 in 1956 and was at its lowest, 585, in 2024.

That places Malaysia 78th 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1950s 9,673 9,067 10,260 4
1960s 6,774 5,221 8,613 10
1970s 4,002 3,117 4,964 10
1980s 2,446 2,046 2,949 10
1990s 1,680 1,391 1,952 10
2000s 967.1 781 1,270 10
2010s 747.2 710 769 10
2020s 636.2 585 688 5

Countries ranked near Malaysia

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  2. 76 France 630 compare
  3. 77 Dominican Republic 603 compare
  4. 79 Ecuador 544 compare
  5. 80 Uzbekistan 528 compare
  6. 81 Honduras 510 compare

See the full ranking of 199 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is child deaths life stage in Malaysia?
Child deaths life stage in Malaysia was 585 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest child deaths life stage recorded in Malaysia?
The highest recorded value was 10,260 in 1956.
What is the lowest child deaths life stage recorded in Malaysia?
The lowest recorded value was 585 in 2024.
How does Malaysia rank for child deaths life stage?
Malaysia ranks 78th out of 195 countries with data for 2024.
Is child deaths life stage rising or falling in Malaysia?
Over the last ten years it is down 22.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Malaysia 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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Indicator
Child deaths life stage
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
199 places, 11,992 data points, 1955–2024
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