Child mortality around the world in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: Child mortality around the world was 0.62 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
0.62
Change on year
down 3.8%
World rank
173rd
of 236 countries
All-time high
31.96
in 1950
All-time low
0.62
in 2023
Years of data
74
1950–2023
Child mortality around the world in Saudi Arabia, 1950–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for child mortality around the world in Saudi Arabia is 0.62, measured in 2023. That is the lowest value across all 74 years on record.
The figure is down 3.8% on the previous year and down 39.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, child mortality around the world in Saudi Arabia peaked at 31.96 in 1950 and was at its lowest, 0.62, in 2023.
Saudi Arabia ranks 173rd 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 around the world in Saudi Arabia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 31.96 | — |
| 1951 | 31.31 | -2.0% |
| 1952 | 30.67 | -2.0% |
| 1953 | 30.04 | -2.1% |
| 1954 | 29.42 | -2.1% |
| 1955 | 28.79 | -2.1% |
| 1956 | 28.17 | -2.2% |
| 1957 | 27.55 | -2.2% |
| 1958 | 26.93 | -2.3% |
| 1959 | 26.31 | -2.3% |
| 1960 | 25.67 | -2.4% |
| 1961 | 25.03 | -2.5% |
| 1962 | 24.37 | -2.6% |
| 1963 | 23.68 | -2.8% |
| 1964 | 22.97 | -3.0% |
| 1965 | 22.22 | -3.3% |
| 1966 | 21.42 | -3.6% |
| 1967 | 20.58 | -3.9% |
| 1968 | 19.68 | -4.3% |
| 1969 | 18.75 | -4.7% |
| 1970 | 17.79 | -5.1% |
| 1971 | 16.82 | -5.5% |
| 1972 | 15.84 | -5.8% |
| 1973 | 14.88 | -6.0% |
| 1974 | 13.96 | -6.2% |
| 1975 | 13.07 | -6.3% |
| 1976 | 12.23 | -6.5% |
| 1977 | 11.43 | -6.5% |
| 1978 | 10.68 | -6.6% |
| 1979 | 9.96 | -6.7% |
| 1980 | 9.3 | -6.7% |
| 1981 | 8.67 | -6.7% |
| 1982 | 8.08 | -6.8% |
| 1983 | 7.52 | -6.9% |
| 1984 | 7 | -7.0% |
| 1985 | 6.5 | -7.0% |
| 1986 | 6.03 | -7.3% |
| 1987 | 5.59 | -7.3% |
| 1988 | 5.18 | -7.4% |
| 1989 | 4.79 | -7.4% |
| 1990 | 4.44 | -7.4% |
| 1991 | 4.12 | -7.2% |
| 1992 | 3.82 | -7.3% |
| 1993 | 3.55 | -7.1% |
| 1994 | 3.3 | -7.0% |
| 1995 | 3.08 | -6.8% |
| 1996 | 2.87 | -6.6% |
| 1997 | 2.69 | -6.5% |
| 1998 | 2.52 | -6.3% |
| 1999 | 2.36 | -6.2% |
| 2000 | 2.23 | -5.8% |
| 2001 | 2.09 | -6.1% |
| 2002 | 1.97 | -5.8% |
| 2003 | 1.86 | -5.7% |
| 2004 | 1.75 | -5.6% |
| 2005 | 1.66 | -5.5% |
| 2006 | 1.55 | -6.1% |
| 2007 | 1.47 | -5.8% |
| 2008 | 1.38 | -5.8% |
| 2009 | 1.31 | -4.8% |
| 2010 | 1.23 | -6.7% |
| 2011 | 1.15 | -6.0% |
| 2012 | 1.09 | -5.8% |
| 2013 | 1.02 | -5.8% |
| 2014 | 0.9648 | -5.7% |
| 2015 | 0.911 | -5.6% |
| 2016 | 0.8617 | -5.4% |
| 2017 | 0.8166 | -5.2% |
| 2018 | 0.7757 | -5.0% |
| 2019 | 0.7385 | -4.8% |
| 2020 | 0.7047 | -4.6% |
| 2021 | 0.6735 | -4.4% |
| 2022 | 0.6444 | -4.3% |
| 2023 | 0.62 | -3.8% |
Saudi Arabia compared with similar countries
- Saudi Arabia's 0.62 is above the median for high income countries, which is 0.5518, 1.1× the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Saudi Arabia's 0.62 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 1.69, 37% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 29.12 | 26.31 | 31.96 | 10 |
| 1960s | 22.44 | 18.75 | 25.67 | 10 |
| 1970s | 13.67 | 9.96 | 17.79 | 10 |
| 1980s | 6.87 | 4.79 | 9.3 | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.27 | 2.36 | 4.44 | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.73 | 1.31 | 2.23 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.9556 | 0.7385 | 1.23 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.6606 | 0.62 | 0.7047 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Saudi Arabia
- 170 Bahrain 0.6334 compare
- 171 Sri Lanka 0.6276 compare
- 172 Northern Mariana Islands 0.6212 compare
- 174 United States 0.6161 compare
- 175 Andorra 0.6118 compare
- 176 Saint Barthelemy 0.6091 compare
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- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -0.8373 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.3736 % change on previous year (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 829 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 1 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 5.31 % 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 0.0384 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 5.38 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per capita 0.0401 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is child mortality around the world in Saudi Arabia?
- Child mortality around the world in Saudi Arabia was 0.62 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest child mortality around the world recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The highest recorded value was 31.96 in 1950.
- What is the lowest child mortality around the world recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.62 in 2023.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for child mortality around the world?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 173rd out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is child mortality around the world rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 39.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Saudi Arabia 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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