Child mortality, annual growth rate in Central African Republic

Central African Republic: Child mortality, annual growth rate was -3.13 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
-3.13 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 96.0%
World rank
126th
of 200 countries
All-time high
261.11 % change on previous year
in 2009
All-time low
-78.19 % change on previous year
in 2023
Years of data
65
1960–2024

Child mortality, annual growth rate in Central African Republic, 1960–2024

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Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

In 2024, child mortality, annual growth rate in Central African Republic stood at -3.13 % change on previous year.

The figure is up 96.0% on the previous year and down 108.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, child mortality, annual growth rate in Central African Republic peaked at 261.11 % change on previous year in 2009 and was at its lowest, -78.19 % change on previous year, in 2023.

That places Central African Republic 126th out of 200 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 mortality, annual growth rate in Central African Republic, year by year

Annual values for Child mortality, annual growth rate in Central African Republic, 1960 to 2024.
Year % change on previous year Change
1960 -1.89 % change on previous year —
1961 -1.96 % change on previous year +3.8%
1962 -1.93 % change on previous year -1.6%
1963 -2.04 % change on previous year +5.7%
1964 -2.23 % change on previous year +9.4%
1965 -2.21 % change on previous year -1.1%
1966 -2.38 % change on previous year +7.5%
1967 -2.39 % change on previous year +0.8%
1968 -2.45 % change on previous year +2.5%
1969 -2.26 % change on previous year -7.7%
1970 -2.32 % change on previous year +2.3%
1971 -2.19 % change on previous year -5.2%
1972 -2.02 % change on previous year -8.0%
1973 -1.97 % change on previous year -2.5%
1974 -1.87 % change on previous year -5.1%
1975 -1.81 % change on previous year -3.2%
1976 -1.79 % change on previous year -0.8%
1977 -1.78 % change on previous year -0.9%
1978 -1.71 % change on previous year -3.8%
1979 -1.59 % change on previous year -7.2%
1980 -1.4 % change on previous year -11.5%
1981 -1.27 % change on previous year -9.8%
1982 -1.07 % change on previous year -15.6%
1983 -0.9174 % change on previous year -14.1%
1984 -0.6536 % change on previous year -28.8%
1985 -0.5482 % change on previous year -16.1%
1986 -0.441 % change on previous year -19.6%
1987 -0.3322 % change on previous year -24.7%
1988 -0.3333 % change on previous year +0.3%
1989 -0.223 % change on previous year -33.1%
1990 -0.2235 % change on previous year +0.2%
1991 -0.28 % change on previous year +25.3%
1992 -0.393 % change on previous year +40.4%
1993 -0.3946 % change on previous year +0.4%
1994 -0.4527 % change on previous year +14.7%
1995 -0.5117 % change on previous year +13.0%
1996 -0.7429 % change on previous year +45.2%
1997 -0.9211 % change on previous year +24.0%
1998 -1.16 % change on previous year +26.2%
1999 -1.23 % change on previous year +6.2%
2000 -1.49 % change on previous year +20.5%
2001 -1.81 % change on previous year +21.8%
2002 -2.15 % change on previous year +18.8%
2003 -2.14 % change on previous year -0.7%
2004 -2.44 % change on previous year +14.2%
2005 -2.57 % change on previous year +5.2%
2006 -2.97 % change on previous year +15.8%
2007 -2.93 % change on previous year -1.6%
2008 -2.73 % change on previous year -6.8%
2009 261.11 % change on previous year -9671.6%
2010 -69.2 % change on previous year -126.5%
2011 -16.99 % change on previous year -75.5%
2012 -2.56 % change on previous year -84.9%
2013 10.09 % change on previous year -494.5%
2014 39.2 % change on previous year +288.4%
2015 -39.13 % change on previous year -199.8%
2016 11.52 % change on previous year -129.4%
2017 22.4 % change on previous year +94.4%
2018 -22.55 % change on previous year -200.7%
2019 111.9 % change on previous year -596.2%
2020 -51.24 % change on previous year -145.8%
2021 43.88 % change on previous year -185.6%
2022 137.6 % change on previous year +213.6%
2023 -78.19 % change on previous year -156.8%
2024 -3.13 % change on previous year -96.0%

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Child mortality, annual growth rate 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.

YearChange FromTo
2009 +9671.6% -2.73 % change on previous year 261.11 % change on previous year
2019 +596.2% -22.55 % change on previous year 111.9 % change on previous year
2013 +494.5% -2.56 % change on previous year 10.09 % change on previous year
2014 +288.4% 10.09 % change on previous year 39.2 % change on previous year
2022 +213.6% 43.88 % change on previous year 137.6 % change on previous year
2018 -200.7% 22.4 % change on previous year -22.55 % change on previous year

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s -2.18 % change on previous year -2.45 % change on previous year -1.89 % change on previous year 10
1970s -1.9 % change on previous year -2.32 % change on previous year -1.59 % change on previous year 10
1980s -0.7185 % change on previous year -1.4 % change on previous year -0.223 % change on previous year 10
1990s -0.6316 % change on previous year -1.23 % change on previous year -0.2235 % change on previous year 10
2000s 23.99 % change on previous year -2.97 % change on previous year 261.11 % change on previous year 10
2010s 4.47 % change on previous year -69.2 % change on previous year 111.9 % change on previous year 10
2020s 9.79 % change on previous year -78.19 % change on previous year 137.6 % change on previous year 5

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Frequently asked questions

What is child mortality, annual growth rate in Central African Republic?
Child mortality, annual growth rate in Central African Republic was -3.13 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest child mortality, annual growth rate recorded in Central African Republic?
The highest recorded value was 261.11 % change on previous year in 2009.
What is the lowest child mortality, annual growth rate recorded in Central African Republic?
The lowest recorded value was -78.19 % change on previous year in 2023.
How does Central African Republic rank for child mortality, annual growth rate?
Central African Republic ranks 126th out of 200 countries with data for 2024.
Is child mortality, annual growth rate rising or falling in Central African Republic?
Over the last ten years it is down 108.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Central African Republic 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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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.

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Indicator
Child mortality, annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
200 places, 15,906 data points, 1752–2024
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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.