Child mortality around the world in Micronesia (country)

Micronesia (country): Child mortality around the world was 2.28 in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
2.28
Change on year
down 3.2%
World rank
75th
of 236 countries
All-time high
17.2
in 1950
All-time low
2.28
in 2023
Years of data
74
1950–2023

Child mortality around the world in Micronesia (country), 1950–2023

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Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

In 2023, child mortality around the world in Micronesia (country) stood at 2.28. That is the lowest value across all 74 years on record.

The figure is down 3.2% on the previous year and down 26.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, child mortality around the world in Micronesia (country) peaked at 17.2 in 1950 and was at its lowest, 2.28, in 2023.

Micronesia (country) ranks 75th 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1950s 15.04 12.82 17.2 10
1960s 10.26 8.43 12.32 10
1970s 6.98 6.12 8.1 10
1980s 5.55 4.99 6.01 10
1990s 4.37 3.9 4.87 10
2000s 3.64 3.41 4.14 10
2010s 2.99 2.6 3.35 10
2020s 2.4 2.28 2.52 4

Countries ranked near Micronesia (country)

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  3. 74 Iraq 2.28 compare
  4. 76 Bhutan 2.27 compare
  5. 77 Palau 2.2 compare
  6. 78 Guatemala 2.15 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is child mortality around the world in Micronesia (country)?
Child mortality around the world in Micronesia (country) was 2.28 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest child mortality around the world recorded in Micronesia (country)?
The highest recorded value was 17.2 in 1950.
What is the lowest child mortality around the world recorded in Micronesia (country)?
The lowest recorded value was 2.28 in 2023.
How does Micronesia (country) rank for child mortality around the world?
Micronesia (country) ranks 75th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
Is child mortality around the world rising or falling in Micronesia (country)?
Over the last ten years it is down 26.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Micronesia (country) data come from?
The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Child mortality around the world. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Child mortality around the world
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
236 places, 17,464 data points, 1950–2023
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