Child mortality complete gapminder in Nepal
Nepal: Child mortality complete gapminder was 2.51 in 2024. ▼ Falling
Child mortality complete gapminder in Nepal, 1800–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, child mortality complete gapminder in Nepal stood at 2.51. That is the lowest value across all 225 years on record.
That represents a change of down 3.7% on the previous year and down 36.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, child mortality complete gapminder in Nepal peaked at 40.72 in 1800 and was at its lowest, 2.51, in 2024.
That places Nepal 66th out of 203 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 225 years of available data.
Child mortality complete gapminder in Nepal, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1800 | 40.72 | — |
| 1801 | 40.72 | +0.0% |
| 1802 | 40.72 | +0.0% |
| 1803 | 40.72 | +0.0% |
| 1804 | 40.72 | +0.0% |
| 1805 | 40.72 | +0.0% |
| 1806 | 40.72 | +0.0% |
| 1807 | 40.72 | +0.0% |
| 1808 | 40.72 | +0.0% |
| 1809 | 40.72 | +0.0% |
| 1810 | 40.72 | +0.0% |
| 1811 | 40.72 | +0.0% |
| 1812 | 40.72 | +0.0% |
| 1813 | 40.72 | +0.0% |
| 1814 | 40.72 | +0.0% |
| 1815 | 40.72 | +0.0% |
| 1816 | 40.72 | +0.0% |
| 1817 | 40.72 | +0.0% |
| 1818 | 40.72 | +0.0% |
| 1819 | 40.72 | +0.0% |
| 1820 | 40.72 | +0.0% |
| 1821 | 40.72 | +0.0% |
| 1822 | 40.72 | +0.0% |
| 1823 | 40.72 | +0.0% |
| 1824 | 40.72 | +0.0% |
| 1825 | 40.72 | +0.0% |
| 1826 | 40.72 | +0.0% |
| 1827 | 40.72 | +0.0% |
| 1828 | 40.72 | +0.0% |
| 1829 | 40.72 | +0.0% |
| 1830 | 40.72 | +0.0% |
| 1831 | 40.72 | +0.0% |
| 1832 | 40.72 | +0.0% |
| 1833 | 40.72 | +0.0% |
| 1834 | 40.72 | +0.0% |
| 1835 | 40.72 | +0.0% |
| 1836 | 40.72 | +0.0% |
| 1837 | 40.72 | +0.0% |
| 1838 | 40.72 | +0.0% |
| 1839 | 40.72 | +0.0% |
| 1840 | 40.72 | +0.0% |
| 1841 | 40.72 | +0.0% |
| 1842 | 40.72 | +0.0% |
| 1843 | 40.72 | +0.0% |
| 1844 | 40.72 | +0.0% |
| 1845 | 40.72 | +0.0% |
| 1846 | 40.72 | +0.0% |
| 1847 | 40.72 | +0.0% |
| 1848 | 40.72 | +0.0% |
| 1849 | 40.72 | +0.0% |
| 1850 | 40.72 | +0.0% |
| 1851 | 40.72 | +0.0% |
| 1852 | 40.72 | +0.0% |
| 1853 | 40.72 | +0.0% |
| 1854 | 40.72 | +0.0% |
| 1855 | 40.72 | +0.0% |
| 1856 | 40.72 | +0.0% |
| 1857 | 40.72 | +0.0% |
| 1858 | 40.72 | +0.0% |
| 1859 | 40.72 | +0.0% |
| 1860 | 40.72 | +0.0% |
| 1861 | 40.72 | +0.0% |
| 1862 | 40.72 | +0.0% |
| 1863 | 40.72 | +0.0% |
| 1864 | 40.72 | +0.0% |
| 1865 | 40.72 | +0.0% |
| 1866 | 40.72 | +0.0% |
| 1867 | 40.72 | +0.0% |
| 1868 | 40.72 | +0.0% |
| 1869 | 40.72 | +0.0% |
| 1870 | 40.72 | +0.0% |
| 1871 | 40.72 | +0.0% |
| 1872 | 40.72 | +0.0% |
| 1873 | 40.72 | +0.0% |
| 1874 | 40.72 | +0.0% |
| 1875 | 40.72 | +0.0% |
| 1876 | 40.72 | +0.0% |
| 1877 | 40.72 | +0.0% |
| 1878 | 40.72 | +0.0% |
| 1879 | 40.72 | +0.0% |
| 1880 | 40.72 | +0.0% |
| 1881 | 40.72 | +0.0% |
| 1882 | 40.72 | +0.0% |
| 1883 | 40.72 | +0.0% |
| 1884 | 40.72 | +0.0% |
| 1885 | 40.72 | +0.0% |
| 1886 | 40.72 | +0.0% |
| 1887 | 40.72 | +0.0% |
| 1888 | 40.72 | +0.0% |
| 1889 | 40.72 | +0.0% |
| 1890 | 40.72 | +0.0% |
| 1891 | 40.72 | +0.0% |
| 1892 | 40.72 | +0.0% |
| 1893 | 40.72 | +0.0% |
| 1894 | 40.72 | -0.0% |
| 1895 | 40.72 | -0.0% |
| 1896 | 40.71 | -0.0% |
| 1897 | 40.7 | -0.0% |
| 1898 | 40.69 | -0.0% |
| 1899 | 40.66 | -0.1% |
| 1900 | 40.64 | -0.1% |
| 1901 | 40.6 | -0.1% |
| 1902 | 40.56 | -0.1% |
| 1903 | 40.51 | -0.1% |
| 1904 | 40.46 | -0.1% |
| 1905 | 40.4 | -0.1% |
| 1906 | 40.33 | -0.2% |
| 1907 | 40.26 | -0.2% |
| 1908 | 40.18 | -0.2% |
| 1909 | 40.09 | -0.2% |
| 1910 | 40 | -0.2% |
| 1911 | 39.91 | -0.2% |
| 1912 | 39.82 | -0.2% |
| 1913 | 39.72 | -0.2% |
| 1914 | 39.62 | -0.2% |
| 1915 | 39.53 | -0.2% |
| 1916 | 39.43 | -0.2% |
| 1917 | 39.34 | -0.2% |
| 1918 | 39.24 | -0.2% |
| 1919 | 39.15 | -0.2% |
| 1920 | 39.05 | -0.2% |
| 1921 | 38.96 | -0.2% |
| 1922 | 38.86 | -0.2% |
| 1923 | 38.77 | -0.2% |
| 1924 | 38.67 | -0.2% |
| 1925 | 38.57 | -0.2% |
| 1926 | 38.48 | -0.2% |
| 1927 | 38.38 | -0.2% |
| 1928 | 38.29 | -0.3% |
| 1929 | 38.19 | -0.3% |
| 1930 | 38.1 | -0.2% |
| 1931 | 37.95 | -0.4% |
| 1932 | 37.8 | -0.4% |
| 1933 | 37.65 | -0.4% |
| 1934 | 37.5 | -0.4% |
| 1935 | 37.35 | -0.4% |
| 1936 | 37.2 | -0.4% |
| 1937 | 37.05 | -0.4% |
| 1938 | 36.91 | -0.4% |
| 1939 | 36.76 | -0.4% |
| 1940 | 36.61 | -0.4% |
| 1941 | 36.46 | -0.4% |
| 1942 | 36.11 | -1.0% |
| 1943 | 35.76 | -1.0% |
| 1944 | 35.42 | -1.0% |
| 1945 | 35.08 | -1.0% |
| 1946 | 34.74 | -1.0% |
| 1947 | 34.4 | -1.0% |
| 1948 | 34.07 | -1.0% |
| 1949 | 33.74 | -1.0% |
| 1950 | 34.34 | +1.8% |
| 1951 | 34.25 | -0.3% |
| 1952 | 34.16 | -0.2% |
| 1953 | 34.09 | -0.2% |
| 1954 | 34.03 | -0.2% |
| 1955 | 33.94 | -0.2% |
| 1956 | 33.84 | -0.3% |
| 1957 | 33.73 | -0.3% |
| 1958 | 33.54 | -0.6% |
| 1959 | 33.29 | -0.8% |
| 1960 | 32.95 | -1.0% |
| 1961 | 32.54 | -1.2% |
| 1962 | 32.04 | -1.5% |
| 1963 | 31.47 | -1.8% |
| 1964 | 30.82 | -2.1% |
| 1965 | 30.13 | -2.2% |
| 1966 | 29.43 | -2.3% |
| 1967 | 28.74 | -2.4% |
| 1968 | 28.06 | -2.4% |
| 1969 | 27.41 | -2.3% |
| 1970 | 26.78 | -2.3% |
| 1971 | 26.18 | -2.2% |
| 1972 | 25.6 | -2.2% |
| 1973 | 25.03 | -2.2% |
| 1974 | 24.47 | -2.2% |
| 1975 | 23.9 | -2.3% |
| 1976 | 23.33 | -2.4% |
| 1977 | 22.73 | -2.5% |
| 1978 | 22.12 | -2.7% |
| 1979 | 21.47 | -2.9% |
| 1980 | 20.81 | -3.1% |
| 1981 | 20.14 | -3.2% |
| 1982 | 19.47 | -3.3% |
| 1983 | 18.8 | -3.5% |
| 1984 | 18.13 | -3.6% |
| 1985 | 17.45 | -3.8% |
| 1986 | 16.74 | -4.0% |
| 1987 | 16.02 | -4.3% |
| 1988 | 15.3 | -4.5% |
| 1989 | 14.57 | -4.8% |
| 1990 | 13.84 | -5.0% |
| 1991 | 13.13 | -5.2% |
| 1992 | 12.43 | -5.3% |
| 1993 | 11.77 | -5.3% |
| 1994 | 11.14 | -5.4% |
| 1995 | 10.53 | -5.4% |
| 1996 | 9.95 | -5.5% |
| 1997 | 9.4 | -5.5% |
| 1998 | 8.87 | -5.7% |
| 1999 | 8.36 | -5.7% |
| 2000 | 7.87 | -5.8% |
| 2001 | 7.43 | -5.6% |
| 2002 | 7.02 | -5.5% |
| 2003 | 6.65 | -5.4% |
| 2004 | 6.31 | -5.1% |
| 2005 | 6 | -4.8% |
| 2006 | 5.73 | -4.6% |
| 2007 | 5.47 | -4.4% |
| 2008 | 5.24 | -4.3% |
| 2009 | 5.01 | -4.4% |
| 2010 | 4.79 | -4.4% |
| 2011 | 4.58 | -4.4% |
| 2012 | 4.37 | -4.6% |
| 2013 | 4.17 | -4.6% |
| 2014 | 3.97 | -4.7% |
| 2015 | 3.78 | -4.8% |
| 2016 | 3.6 | -4.8% |
| 2017 | 3.42 | -4.8% |
| 2018 | 3.26 | -4.8% |
| 2019 | 3.1 | -4.8% |
| 2020 | 2.96 | -4.7% |
| 2021 | 2.83 | -4.4% |
| 2022 | 2.71 | -4.1% |
| 2023 | 2.61 | -3.9% |
| 2024 | 2.51 | -3.7% |
Nepal compared with similar countries
- Nepal's 2.51 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 3.69, 68% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Nepal's 2.51 is above the median for South Asia, which is 2.11, 1.2× the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1800s | 40.72 | 40.72 | 40.72 | 10 |
| 1810s | 40.72 | 40.72 | 40.72 | 10 |
| 1820s | 40.72 | 40.72 | 40.72 | 10 |
| 1830s | 40.72 | 40.72 | 40.72 | 10 |
| 1840s | 40.72 | 40.72 | 40.72 | 10 |
| 1850s | 40.72 | 40.72 | 40.72 | 10 |
| 1860s | 40.72 | 40.72 | 40.72 | 10 |
| 1870s | 40.72 | 40.72 | 40.72 | 10 |
| 1880s | 40.72 | 40.72 | 40.72 | 10 |
| 1890s | 40.71 | 40.66 | 40.72 | 10 |
| 1900s | 40.4 | 40.09 | 40.64 | 10 |
| 1910s | 39.58 | 39.15 | 40 | 10 |
| 1920s | 38.62 | 38.19 | 39.05 | 10 |
| 1930s | 37.43 | 36.76 | 38.1 | 10 |
| 1940s | 35.24 | 33.74 | 36.61 | 10 |
| 1950s | 33.92 | 33.29 | 34.34 | 10 |
| 1960s | 30.36 | 27.41 | 32.95 | 10 |
| 1970s | 24.16 | 21.47 | 26.78 | 10 |
| 1980s | 17.74 | 14.57 | 20.81 | 10 |
| 1990s | 10.94 | 8.36 | 13.84 | 10 |
| 2000s | 6.27 | 5.01 | 7.87 | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.9 | 3.1 | 4.79 | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.72 | 2.51 | 2.96 | 5 |
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More health data for Nepal
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.95 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.8518 % change on previous year (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 955 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 3 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -1.17 % 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 0.0451 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -2.11 % 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 0.0467 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is child mortality complete gapminder in Nepal?
- Child mortality complete gapminder in Nepal was 2.51 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest child mortality complete gapminder recorded in Nepal?
- The highest recorded value was 40.72 in 1800.
- What is the lowest child mortality complete gapminder recorded in Nepal?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.51 in 2024.
- How does Nepal rank for child mortality complete gapminder?
- Nepal ranks 66th out of 203 countries with data for 2024.
- Is child mortality complete gapminder rising or falling in Nepal?
- Over the last ten years it is down 36.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Nepal data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Child mortality complete gapminder. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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