Child mortality around the world in Syrian Arab Republic

Syrian Arab Republic: Child mortality around the world was 2.31 in 2023. β—† Volatile

Latest (2023)
2.31
Change on year
up 7.6%
World rank
71st
of 229 countries
All-time high
28.29
in 1950
All-time low
1.93
in 2009
Years of data
74
1950–2023

Child mortality around the world in Syrian Arab Republic, 1950–2023

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Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

The most recent figure for child mortality around the world in Syrian Arab Republic is 2.31, measured in 2023.

The figure is up 7.6% on the previous year and down 39.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, child mortality around the world in Syrian Arab Republic peaked at 28.29 in 1950 and was at its lowest, 1.93, in 2009.

Syrian Arab Republic ranks 71st of 229 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 23.21 18.21 28.29 10
1960s 13.94 11.03 17.27 10
1970s 8.29 6.39 10.45 10
1980s 5.05 3.84 7.11 10
1990s 3.02 2.44 3.67 10
2000s 2.08 1.93 2.34 10
2010s 3.14 1.94 3.82 10
2020s 2.2 2.1 2.31 4

Countries ranked near Syrian Arab Republic

  1. 68 Palestinian Authority or West Bank and Gaza Strip 2.61 compare
  2. 69 Nauru 2.58 compare
  3. 70 Guyana 2.57 compare
  4. 72 Cambodia 2.29 compare
  5. 73 Iraq 2.28 compare
  6. 74 Micronesia 2.28 compare

See the full ranking of 236 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is child mortality around the world in Syrian Arab Republic?
Child mortality around the world in Syrian Arab Republic was 2.31 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest child mortality around the world recorded in Syrian Arab Republic?
The highest recorded value was 28.29 in 1950.
What is the lowest child mortality around the world recorded in Syrian Arab Republic?
The lowest recorded value was 1.93 in 2009.
How does Syrian Arab Republic rank for child mortality around the world?
Syrian Arab Republic ranks 71st out of 229 countries with data for 2023.
Is child mortality around the world rising or falling in Syrian Arab Republic?
Over the last ten years it is down 39.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Syrian Arab Republic 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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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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