Child mortality rate in French Polynesia
French Polynesia: Child mortality rate was 0.6% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
0.6%
Change on year
down 2.3%
World rank
177th
of 236 countries
All-time high
16.1%
in 1950
All-time low
0.6%
in 2023
Years of data
74
1950–2023
Child mortality rate in French Polynesia, 1950–2023
Source: UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in % of children.
Analysis
The most recent figure for child mortality rate in French Polynesia is 0.6%, measured in 2023. That is the lowest value across all 74 years on record.
The figure is down 2.3% on the previous year and down 21.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, child mortality rate in French Polynesia peaked at 16.1% in 1950 and was at its lowest, 0.6%, in 2023.
French Polynesia ranks 177th of 236 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 rate in French Polynesia, year by year
| Year | % of children | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 16.1% | — |
| 1951 | 15.3% | -5.2% |
| 1952 | 14.5% | -5.1% |
| 1953 | 13.7% | -5.5% |
| 1954 | 13.0% | -5.1% |
| 1955 | 12.3% | -5.0% |
| 1956 | 11.7% | -4.9% |
| 1957 | 11.2% | -4.4% |
| 1958 | 10.8% | -3.8% |
| 1959 | 10.4% | -3.7% |
| 1960 | 10.1% | -3.3% |
| 1961 | 9.8% | -2.9% |
| 1962 | 9.5% | -2.5% |
| 1963 | 9.3% | -2.3% |
| 1964 | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| 1965 | 8.9% | -2.1% |
| 1966 | 8.7% | -2.2% |
| 1967 | 8.5% | -2.4% |
| 1968 | 8.3% | -2.3% |
| 1969 | 8.1% | -2.3% |
| 1970 | 7.9% | -2.4% |
| 1971 | 7.7% | -2.4% |
| 1972 | 7.5% | -2.6% |
| 1973 | 7.3% | -2.8% |
| 1974 | 7.1% | -3.5% |
| 1975 | 6.7% | -4.5% |
| 1976 | 6.4% | -5.0% |
| 1977 | 6.1% | -5.6% |
| 1978 | 5.7% | -6.0% |
| 1979 | 5.3% | -7.6% |
| 1980 | 4.8% | -8.7% |
| 1981 | 4.4% | -8.7% |
| 1982 | 4.0% | -9.2% |
| 1983 | 3.6% | -9.6% |
| 1984 | 3.2% | -11.0% |
| 1985 | 2.9% | -8.8% |
| 1986 | 2.6% | -9.8% |
| 1987 | 2.4% | -7.0% |
| 1988 | 2.2% | -8.3% |
| 1989 | 2.1% | -5.8% |
| 1990 | 2.0% | -5.4% |
| 1991 | 1.9% | -5.1% |
| 1992 | 1.8% | -5.6% |
| 1993 | 1.7% | -5.7% |
| 1994 | 1.6% | -5.9% |
| 1995 | 1.5% | -6.6% |
| 1996 | 1.4% | -6.5% |
| 1997 | 1.3% | -6.4% |
| 1998 | 1.3% | -3.8% |
| 1999 | 1.1% | -9.0% |
| 2000 | 1.1% | -4.7% |
| 2001 | 1.0% | -3.6% |
| 2002 | 1.0% | -2.6% |
| 2003 | 1.0% | -1.9% |
| 2004 | 1.0% | -1.5% |
| 2005 | 1.0% | -1.6% |
| 2006 | 1.0% | -1.9% |
| 2007 | 0.9% | -2.5% |
| 2008 | 0.9% | -2.8% |
| 2009 | 0.9% | -3.1% |
| 2010 | 0.8% | -2.7% |
| 2011 | 0.8% | -3.7% |
| 2012 | 0.8% | -3.0% |
| 2013 | 0.8% | -2.7% |
| 2014 | 0.8% | -2.4% |
| 2015 | 0.7% | -2.1% |
| 2016 | 0.7% | -2.4% |
| 2017 | 0.7% | -2.4% |
| 2018 | 0.7% | -2.3% |
| 2019 | 0.7% | -2.4% |
| 2020 | 0.7% | -2.3% |
| 2021 | 0.6% | -2.5% |
| 2022 | 0.6% | -2.4% |
| 2023 | 0.6% | -2.3% |
French Polynesia compared with similar countries
- French Polynesia's 0.6% is above the median for high income countries, which is 0.6%, 1.1× the median. (85 countries reporting)
- French Polynesia's 0.6% is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 1.6%, 39% of the median. (37 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 12.9% | 10.4% | 16.1% | 10 |
| 1960s | 9.0% | 8.1% | 10.1% | 10 |
| 1970s | 6.8% | 5.3% | 7.9% | 10 |
| 1980s | 3.2% | 2.1% | 4.8% | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.6% | 1.1% | 2.0% | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.0% | 0.9% | 1.1% | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 4 |
Countries ranked near French Polynesia
- 174 United States 0.6% compare
- 175 Andorra 0.6% compare
- 176 Saint Barthelemy 0.6% compare
- 178 Puerto Rico 0.6% compare
- 179 United Arab Emirates 0.6% compare
- 180 Bosnia and Herzegovina 0.6% compare
More health data for French Polynesia
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.4426 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,588 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 1 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2024)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 0.8729 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0254 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 0.1978 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is child mortality rate in French Polynesia?
- Child mortality rate in French Polynesia was 0.6% in 2023, according to UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest child mortality rate recorded in French Polynesia?
- The highest recorded value was 16.1% in 1950.
- What is the lowest child mortality rate recorded in French Polynesia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.6% in 2023.
- How does French Polynesia rank for child mortality rate?
- French Polynesia ranks 177th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is child mortality rate rising or falling in French Polynesia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 21.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this French Polynesia data come from?
- The figures come from UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Child mortality rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Share of children who die before reaching the age of 5.