Child mortality, annual growth rate in Myanmar
Myanmar: Child mortality, annual growth rate was -3.15 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Child mortality, annual growth rate in Myanmar, 1969–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2024, child mortality, annual growth rate in Myanmar stood at -3.15 % change on previous year.
The figure is up 11.1% on the previous year and up 21.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, child mortality, annual growth rate in Myanmar peaked at 43.64 % change on previous year in 2008 and was at its lowest, -35.99 % change on previous year, in 2009.
Myanmar ranks 127th 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 Myanmar, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1969 | -1.95 % change on previous year | — |
| 1970 | -1.93 % change on previous year | -0.9% |
| 1971 | -1.97 % change on previous year | +2.0% |
| 1972 | -2.06 % change on previous year | +5.0% |
| 1973 | -2.17 % change on previous year | +5.0% |
| 1974 | -2.09 % change on previous year | -3.5% |
| 1975 | -2.26 % change on previous year | +8.1% |
| 1976 | -2.44 % change on previous year | +8.0% |
| 1977 | -2.24 % change on previous year | -8.3% |
| 1978 | -2.23 % change on previous year | -0.7% |
| 1979 | -2.28 % change on previous year | +2.3% |
| 1980 | -2.12 % change on previous year | -7.0% |
| 1981 | -2.02 % change on previous year | -4.6% |
| 1982 | -2.06 % change on previous year | +2.1% |
| 1983 | -1.95 % change on previous year | -5.2% |
| 1984 | -1.76 % change on previous year | -9.8% |
| 1985 | -1.72 % change on previous year | -2.6% |
| 1986 | -1.67 % change on previous year | -2.9% |
| 1987 | -1.78 % change on previous year | +6.5% |
| 1988 | -1.89 % change on previous year | +6.4% |
| 1989 | -2.01 % change on previous year | +6.4% |
| 1990 | -2.05 % change on previous year | +2.1% |
| 1991 | -2.18 % change on previous year | +6.3% |
| 1992 | -2.41 % change on previous year | +10.4% |
| 1993 | -2.38 % change on previous year | -1.3% |
| 1994 | -2.53 % change on previous year | +6.4% |
| 1995 | -2.5 % change on previous year | -1.2% |
| 1996 | -2.66 % change on previous year | +6.5% |
| 1997 | -2.53 % change on previous year | -4.9% |
| 1998 | -2.6 % change on previous year | +2.6% |
| 1999 | -2.56 % change on previous year | -1.4% |
| 2000 | -2.74 % change on previous year | +6.9% |
| 2001 | -2.7 % change on previous year | -1.3% |
| 2002 | -2.77 % change on previous year | +2.8% |
| 2003 | -2.97 % change on previous year | +7.1% |
| 2004 | -3.06 % change on previous year | +3.1% |
| 2005 | -3.54 % change on previous year | +15.5% |
| 2006 | -3.54 % change on previous year | -0.0% |
| 2007 | -3.8 % change on previous year | +7.5% |
| 2008 | 43.64 % change on previous year | -1247.2% |
| 2009 | -35.99 % change on previous year | -182.5% |
| 2010 | -4.15 % change on previous year | -88.5% |
| 2011 | -4.33 % change on previous year | +4.3% |
| 2012 | -4.52 % change on previous year | +4.5% |
| 2013 | -4.21 % change on previous year | -6.9% |
| 2014 | -4.03 % change on previous year | -4.3% |
| 2015 | -3.63 % change on previous year | -10.0% |
| 2016 | -3.56 % change on previous year | -1.7% |
| 2017 | -3.9 % change on previous year | +9.5% |
| 2018 | -3.42 % change on previous year | -12.4% |
| 2019 | -3.54 % change on previous year | +3.5% |
| 2020 | -3.44 % change on previous year | -2.8% |
| 2021 | -3.09 % change on previous year | -10.2% |
| 2022 | -3.19 % change on previous year | +3.2% |
| 2023 | -3.54 % change on previous year | +11.2% |
| 2024 | -3.15 % change on previous year | -11.1% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Child mortality, annual growth rate in Myanmar 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | +1247.2% | -3.8 % change on previous year | 43.64 % change on previous year |
| 2009 | -182.5% | 43.64 % change on previous year | -35.99 % change on previous year |
| 2010 | +88.5% | -35.99 % change on previous year | -4.15 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | -1.95 % change on previous year | -1.95 % change on previous year | -1.95 % change on previous year | 1 |
| 1970s | -2.17 % change on previous year | -2.44 % change on previous year | -1.93 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | -1.9 % change on previous year | -2.12 % change on previous year | -1.67 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | -2.44 % change on previous year | -2.66 % change on previous year | -2.05 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | -1.75 % change on previous year | -35.99 % change on previous year | 43.64 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -3.93 % change on previous year | -4.52 % change on previous year | -3.42 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -3.28 % change on previous year | -3.54 % change on previous year | -3.09 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Myanmar
- 124 Iraq -3.11 % change on previous year compare
- 125 Pakistan -3.11 % change on previous year compare
- 126 Central African Republic -3.13 % change on previous year compare
- 127 Mauritania -3.15 % change on previous year compare
- 129 Djibouti -3.17 % change on previous year compare
- 130 Gambia -3.2 % change on previous year compare
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- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -2.11 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.1576 % change on previous year (2090)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates 1,398 (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 2,973 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 7 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -0.759 % 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 0.0387 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -0.8351 % 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 mortality, annual growth rate in Myanmar?
- Child mortality, annual growth rate in Myanmar was -3.15 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest child mortality, annual growth rate recorded in Myanmar?
- The highest recorded value was 43.64 % change on previous year in 2008.
- What is the lowest child mortality, annual growth rate recorded in Myanmar?
- The lowest recorded value was -35.99 % change on previous year in 2009.
- How does Myanmar rank for child mortality, annual growth rate?
- Myanmar ranks 127th out of 200 countries with data for 2024.
- Is child mortality, annual growth rate rising or falling in Myanmar?
- Over the last ten years it is up 21.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Myanmar 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.