Child mortality, annual growth rate in British Virgin Islands
British Virgin Islands: Child mortality, annual growth rate was -2.36 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Child mortality, annual growth rate in British Virgin Islands, 1956–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
British Virgin Islands recorded -2.36 % change on previous year for child mortality, annual growth rate in 2024.
That represents a change of up 22.6% on the previous year and up 13.8% over five years.
Over the whole period, child mortality, annual growth rate in British Virgin Islands peaked at 0 % change on previous year in 2008 and was at its lowest, -6.27 % change on previous year, in 1964.
British Virgin Islands ranks 87th of 200 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Child mortality, annual growth rate in British Virgin Islands, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1956 | -5.73 % change on previous year | — |
| 1957 | -5.91 % change on previous year | +3.1% |
| 1958 | -5.82 % change on previous year | -1.5% |
| 1959 | -5.78 % change on previous year | -0.6% |
| 1960 | -5.83 % change on previous year | +0.7% |
| 1961 | -6.08 % change on previous year | +4.3% |
| 1962 | -6 % change on previous year | -1.3% |
| 1963 | -6.13 % change on previous year | +2.2% |
| 1964 | -6.27 % change on previous year | +2.2% |
| 1965 | -6.12 % change on previous year | -2.4% |
| 1966 | -6.21 % change on previous year | +1.6% |
| 1967 | -6.14 % change on previous year | -1.2% |
| 1968 | -6.02 % change on previous year | -1.9% |
| 1969 | -5.86 % change on previous year | -2.7% |
| 1970 | -5.45 % change on previous year | -7.1% |
| 1971 | -5.35 % change on previous year | -1.8% |
| 1972 | -4.78 % change on previous year | -10.6% |
| 1973 | -4.11 % change on previous year | -14.1% |
| 1974 | -3.81 % change on previous year | -7.3% |
| 1975 | -3.22 % change on previous year | -15.5% |
| 1976 | -2.81 % change on previous year | -12.6% |
| 1977 | -2.37 % change on previous year | -15.8% |
| 1978 | -2.43 % change on previous year | +2.4% |
| 1979 | -2.21 % change on previous year | -8.9% |
| 1980 | -2.54 % change on previous year | +15.0% |
| 1981 | -2.61 % change on previous year | +2.6% |
| 1982 | -3.27 % change on previous year | +25.5% |
| 1983 | -3.38 % change on previous year | +3.4% |
| 1984 | -3.5 % change on previous year | +3.5% |
| 1985 | -3.96 % change on previous year | +13.1% |
| 1986 | -4.47 % change on previous year | +12.8% |
| 1987 | -4.68 % change on previous year | +4.7% |
| 1988 | -4.53 % change on previous year | -3.2% |
| 1989 | -4.74 % change on previous year | +4.7% |
| 1990 | -4.98 % change on previous year | +5.0% |
| 1991 | -4.37 % change on previous year | -12.3% |
| 1992 | -4.11 % change on previous year | -5.9% |
| 1993 | -3.81 % change on previous year | -7.3% |
| 1994 | -3.96 % change on previous year | +4.0% |
| 1995 | -2.58 % change on previous year | -34.9% |
| 1996 | -3.17 % change on previous year | +23.2% |
| 1997 | -2.19 % change on previous year | -31.1% |
| 1998 | -2.23 % change on previous year | +2.2% |
| 1999 | -2.29 % change on previous year | +2.3% |
| 2000 | -1.75 % change on previous year | -23.2% |
| 2001 | -1.19 % change on previous year | -32.1% |
| 2002 | -1.2 % change on previous year | +1.2% |
| 2003 | -1.83 % change on previous year | +51.8% |
| 2004 | -0.6211 % change on previous year | -66.0% |
| 2005 | -0.625 % change on previous year | +0.6% |
| 2006 | -0.6289 % change on previous year | +0.6% |
| 2007 | -0.6329 % change on previous year | +0.6% |
| 2008 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2009 | -0.6369 % change on previous year | — |
| 2010 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2011 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2012 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2013 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2014 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2015 | -0.641 % change on previous year | — |
| 2016 | -1.94 % change on previous year | +201.9% |
| 2017 | -1.97 % change on previous year | +2.0% |
| 2018 | -2.01 % change on previous year | +2.0% |
| 2019 | -2.74 % change on previous year | +36.1% |
| 2020 | -2.82 % change on previous year | +2.8% |
| 2021 | -2.17 % change on previous year | -22.8% |
| 2022 | -2.96 % change on previous year | +36.3% |
| 2023 | -3.05 % change on previous year | +3.1% |
| 2024 | -2.36 % change on previous year | -22.6% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Child mortality, annual growth rate in British Virgin Islands 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | -201.9% | -0.641 % change on previous year | -1.94 % change on previous year |
| 2008 | +100.0% | -0.6329 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year |
| 2010 | +100.0% | -0.6369 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year |
| 2004 | +66.0% | -1.83 % change on previous year | -0.6211 % change on previous year |
| 2003 | -51.8% | -1.2 % change on previous year | -1.83 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | -5.81 % change on previous year | -5.91 % change on previous year | -5.73 % change on previous year | 4 |
| 1960s | -6.07 % change on previous year | -6.27 % change on previous year | -5.83 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1970s | -3.65 % change on previous year | -5.45 % change on previous year | -2.21 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | -3.77 % change on previous year | -4.74 % change on previous year | -2.54 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | -3.37 % change on previous year | -4.98 % change on previous year | -2.19 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | -0.9124 % change on previous year | -1.83 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -0.9303 % change on previous year | -2.74 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -2.67 % change on previous year | -3.05 % change on previous year | -2.17 % change on previous year | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is child mortality, annual growth rate in British Virgin Islands?
- Child mortality, annual growth rate in British Virgin Islands was -2.36 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest child mortality, annual growth rate recorded in British Virgin Islands?
- The highest recorded value was 0 % change on previous year in 2008.
- What is the lowest child mortality, annual growth rate recorded in British Virgin Islands?
- The lowest recorded value was -6.27 % change on previous year in 1964.
- How does British Virgin Islands rank for child mortality, annual growth rate?
- British Virgin Islands ranks 87th out of 200 countries with data for 2024.
- Where does this British Virgin Islands data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Child mortality, 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 mortality. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Child mortality Our World in Data
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Child mortality. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.