Child mortality complete gapminder in Pakistan
Pakistan: Child mortality complete gapminder was 5.6 in 2024. ▼ Falling
Latest (2024)
5.6
Change on year
down 3.2%
World rank
24th
of 203 countries
All-time high
57
in 1921
All-time low
5.6
in 2024
Years of data
225
1800–2024
Child mortality complete gapminder in Pakistan, 1800–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for child mortality complete gapminder in Pakistan is 5.6, measured in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 225 years on record.
That represents a change of down 3.2% on the previous year and down 27.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, child mortality complete gapminder in Pakistan peaked at 57 in 1921 and was at its lowest, 5.6, in 2024.
That places Pakistan 24th out of 203 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 225 years of available data.
Child mortality complete gapminder in Pakistan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1800 | 50.19 | — |
| 1801 | 50.19 | +0.0% |
| 1802 | 50.19 | +0.0% |
| 1803 | 50.19 | +0.0% |
| 1804 | 50.19 | +0.0% |
| 1805 | 50.19 | +0.0% |
| 1806 | 50.19 | +0.0% |
| 1807 | 50.19 | +0.0% |
| 1808 | 50.19 | +0.0% |
| 1809 | 50.19 | +0.0% |
| 1810 | 50.19 | +0.0% |
| 1811 | 50.19 | +0.0% |
| 1812 | 50.19 | +0.0% |
| 1813 | 50.19 | +0.0% |
| 1814 | 50.19 | +0.0% |
| 1815 | 50.19 | +0.0% |
| 1816 | 50.19 | +0.0% |
| 1817 | 50.19 | +0.0% |
| 1818 | 50.19 | +0.0% |
| 1819 | 50.19 | +0.0% |
| 1820 | 50.19 | +0.0% |
| 1821 | 50.19 | +0.0% |
| 1822 | 50.19 | +0.0% |
| 1823 | 50.19 | +0.0% |
| 1824 | 50.19 | +0.0% |
| 1825 | 50.19 | +0.0% |
| 1826 | 50.19 | +0.0% |
| 1827 | 50.19 | +0.0% |
| 1828 | 50.19 | +0.0% |
| 1829 | 50.19 | +0.0% |
| 1830 | 50.19 | +0.0% |
| 1831 | 50.19 | +0.0% |
| 1832 | 50.19 | +0.0% |
| 1833 | 50.19 | +0.0% |
| 1834 | 50.19 | +0.0% |
| 1835 | 50.19 | +0.0% |
| 1836 | 50.19 | +0.0% |
| 1837 | 50.19 | +0.0% |
| 1838 | 50.19 | +0.0% |
| 1839 | 50.19 | +0.0% |
| 1840 | 50.19 | +0.0% |
| 1841 | 50.19 | +0.0% |
| 1842 | 50.19 | +0.0% |
| 1843 | 50.19 | +0.0% |
| 1844 | 50.19 | +0.0% |
| 1845 | 50.19 | +0.0% |
| 1846 | 50.19 | +0.0% |
| 1847 | 50.19 | +0.0% |
| 1848 | 50.19 | +0.0% |
| 1849 | 50.19 | +0.0% |
| 1850 | 50.19 | +0.0% |
| 1851 | 50.19 | +0.0% |
| 1852 | 50.19 | +0.0% |
| 1853 | 50.19 | +0.0% |
| 1854 | 50.19 | +0.0% |
| 1855 | 50.19 | +0.0% |
| 1856 | 50.19 | +0.0% |
| 1857 | 50.19 | +0.0% |
| 1858 | 50.19 | +0.0% |
| 1859 | 50.19 | +0.0% |
| 1860 | 50.19 | +0.0% |
| 1861 | 50.19 | +0.0% |
| 1862 | 50.19 | +0.0% |
| 1863 | 50.19 | +0.0% |
| 1864 | 50.19 | +0.0% |
| 1865 | 50.19 | +0.0% |
| 1866 | 50.19 | +0.0% |
| 1867 | 50.19 | +0.0% |
| 1868 | 50.19 | +0.0% |
| 1869 | 50.19 | +0.0% |
| 1870 | 50.19 | +0.0% |
| 1871 | 50.19 | +0.0% |
| 1872 | 50.19 | +0.0% |
| 1873 | 50.19 | +0.0% |
| 1874 | 50.19 | +0.0% |
| 1875 | 50.19 | +0.0% |
| 1876 | 50.19 | +0.0% |
| 1877 | 50.19 | +0.0% |
| 1878 | 50.19 | +0.0% |
| 1879 | 50.19 | +0.0% |
| 1880 | 50.19 | +0.0% |
| 1881 | 50.19 | +0.0% |
| 1882 | 50.19 | +0.0% |
| 1883 | 50.19 | +0.0% |
| 1884 | 50.19 | +0.0% |
| 1885 | 50.19 | +0.0% |
| 1886 | 50.19 | +0.0% |
| 1887 | 50.19 | +0.0% |
| 1888 | 50.19 | +0.0% |
| 1889 | 50.19 | +0.0% |
| 1890 | 50.19 | +0.0% |
| 1891 | 50.19 | +0.0% |
| 1892 | 50.19 | +0.0% |
| 1893 | 50.19 | +0.0% |
| 1894 | 50.18 | -0.0% |
| 1895 | 50.18 | -0.0% |
| 1896 | 50.17 | -0.0% |
| 1897 | 50.16 | -0.0% |
| 1898 | 50.14 | -0.0% |
| 1899 | 50.11 | -0.1% |
| 1900 | 50.08 | -0.1% |
| 1901 | 50.03 | -0.1% |
| 1902 | 49.98 | -0.1% |
| 1903 | 49.92 | -0.1% |
| 1904 | 49.86 | -0.1% |
| 1905 | 49.78 | -0.2% |
| 1906 | 49.7 | -0.2% |
| 1907 | 49.61 | -0.2% |
| 1908 | 49.51 | -0.2% |
| 1909 | 49.41 | -0.2% |
| 1910 | 49.3 | -0.2% |
| 1911 | 49.18 | -0.2% |
| 1912 | 49.07 | -0.2% |
| 1913 | 48.95 | -0.2% |
| 1914 | 48.83 | -0.2% |
| 1915 | 48.71 | -0.2% |
| 1916 | 48.6 | -0.2% |
| 1917 | 50.24 | +3.4% |
| 1918 | 51.77 | +3.1% |
| 1919 | 53.51 | +3.4% |
| 1920 | 55.14 | +3.1% |
| 1921 | 57 | +3.4% |
| 1922 | 55.69 | -2.3% |
| 1923 | 54.41 | -2.3% |
| 1924 | 53.32 | -2.0% |
| 1925 | 52.1 | -2.3% |
| 1926 | 51.06 | -2.0% |
| 1927 | 49.89 | -2.3% |
| 1928 | 48.75 | -2.3% |
| 1929 | 47.77 | -2.0% |
| 1930 | 46.67 | -2.3% |
| 1931 | 45.53 | -2.4% |
| 1932 | 44.68 | -1.9% |
| 1933 | 43.84 | -1.9% |
| 1934 | 43.02 | -1.9% |
| 1935 | 42.21 | -1.9% |
| 1936 | 41.41 | -1.9% |
| 1937 | 40.63 | -1.9% |
| 1938 | 39.86 | -1.9% |
| 1939 | 39.1 | -1.9% |
| 1940 | 38.35 | -1.9% |
| 1941 | 38.29 | -0.2% |
| 1942 | 38.23 | -0.2% |
| 1943 | 38.16 | -0.2% |
| 1944 | 38.1 | -0.2% |
| 1945 | 38.04 | -0.2% |
| 1946 | 37.98 | -0.2% |
| 1947 | 37.91 | -0.2% |
| 1948 | 37.85 | -0.2% |
| 1949 | 37.79 | -0.2% |
| 1950 | 38.14 | +0.9% |
| 1951 | 36.54 | -4.2% |
| 1952 | 34.98 | -4.3% |
| 1953 | 33.53 | -4.2% |
| 1954 | 32.14 | -4.2% |
| 1955 | 30.81 | -4.1% |
| 1956 | 29.56 | -4.0% |
| 1957 | 28.37 | -4.0% |
| 1958 | 27.27 | -3.9% |
| 1959 | 26.25 | -3.7% |
| 1960 | 25.28 | -3.7% |
| 1961 | 24.36 | -3.6% |
| 1962 | 23.5 | -3.5% |
| 1963 | 22.68 | -3.5% |
| 1964 | 21.95 | -3.2% |
| 1965 | 21.31 | -3.0% |
| 1966 | 20.73 | -2.7% |
| 1967 | 20.24 | -2.3% |
| 1968 | 19.81 | -2.2% |
| 1969 | 19.43 | -1.9% |
| 1970 | 19.08 | -1.8% |
| 1971 | 18.75 | -1.7% |
| 1972 | 18.44 | -1.7% |
| 1973 | 18.15 | -1.5% |
| 1974 | 17.89 | -1.5% |
| 1975 | 17.64 | -1.4% |
| 1976 | 17.41 | -1.3% |
| 1977 | 17.19 | -1.2% |
| 1978 | 16.99 | -1.2% |
| 1979 | 16.78 | -1.2% |
| 1980 | 16.57 | -1.2% |
| 1981 | 16.36 | -1.3% |
| 1982 | 16.14 | -1.3% |
| 1983 | 15.91 | -1.5% |
| 1984 | 15.66 | -1.6% |
| 1985 | 15.39 | -1.7% |
| 1986 | 15.13 | -1.7% |
| 1987 | 14.85 | -1.8% |
| 1988 | 14.58 | -1.8% |
| 1989 | 14.31 | -1.8% |
| 1990 | 14.04 | -1.9% |
| 1991 | 13.76 | -2.0% |
| 1992 | 13.46 | -2.1% |
| 1993 | 13.15 | -2.3% |
| 1994 | 12.83 | -2.4% |
| 1995 | 12.5 | -2.6% |
| 1996 | 12.15 | -2.8% |
| 1997 | 11.79 | -2.9% |
| 1998 | 11.45 | -3.0% |
| 1999 | 11.11 | -3.0% |
| 2000 | 10.79 | -2.8% |
| 2001 | 10.51 | -2.7% |
| 2002 | 10.25 | -2.5% |
| 2003 | 10.01 | -2.3% |
| 2004 | 9.8 | -2.1% |
| 2005 | 9.6 | -2.0% |
| 2006 | 9.42 | -2.0% |
| 2007 | 9.23 | -1.9% |
| 2008 | 9.05 | -2.0% |
| 2009 | 8.85 | -2.2% |
| 2010 | 8.65 | -2.3% |
| 2011 | 8.43 | -2.5% |
| 2012 | 8.2 | -2.7% |
| 2013 | 7.96 | -2.9% |
| 2014 | 7.72 | -3.0% |
| 2015 | 7.48 | -3.1% |
| 2016 | 7.24 | -3.2% |
| 2017 | 7.01 | -3.2% |
| 2018 | 6.79 | -3.1% |
| 2019 | 6.58 | -3.1% |
| 2020 | 6.37 | -3.2% |
| 2021 | 6.17 | -3.2% |
| 2022 | 5.97 | -3.3% |
| 2023 | 5.78 | -3.2% |
| 2024 | 5.6 | -3.2% |
Pakistan compared with similar countries
- Pakistan's 5.6 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 3.69, 1.5× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Pakistan's 5.6 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 1.29, 4.3× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1800s | 50.19 | 50.19 | 50.19 | 10 |
| 1810s | 50.19 | 50.19 | 50.19 | 10 |
| 1820s | 50.19 | 50.19 | 50.19 | 10 |
| 1830s | 50.19 | 50.19 | 50.19 | 10 |
| 1840s | 50.19 | 50.19 | 50.19 | 10 |
| 1850s | 50.19 | 50.19 | 50.19 | 10 |
| 1860s | 50.19 | 50.19 | 50.19 | 10 |
| 1870s | 50.19 | 50.19 | 50.19 | 10 |
| 1880s | 50.19 | 50.19 | 50.19 | 10 |
| 1890s | 50.17 | 50.11 | 50.19 | 10 |
| 1900s | 49.79 | 49.41 | 50.08 | 10 |
| 1910s | 49.82 | 48.6 | 53.51 | 10 |
| 1920s | 52.51 | 47.77 | 57 | 10 |
| 1930s | 42.7 | 39.1 | 46.67 | 10 |
| 1940s | 38.07 | 37.79 | 38.35 | 10 |
| 1950s | 31.76 | 26.25 | 38.14 | 10 |
| 1960s | 21.93 | 19.43 | 25.28 | 10 |
| 1970s | 17.83 | 16.78 | 19.08 | 10 |
| 1980s | 15.49 | 14.31 | 16.57 | 10 |
| 1990s | 12.62 | 11.11 | 14.04 | 10 |
| 2000s | 9.75 | 8.85 | 10.79 | 10 |
| 2010s | 7.61 | 6.58 | 8.65 | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.98 | 5.6 | 6.37 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Pakistan
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- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -2.14 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.8219 % change on previous year (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 55,286 (2100)
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- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 0.5028 % 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 0.0616 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 0.4109 % change on previous year (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is child mortality complete gapminder in Pakistan?
- Child mortality complete gapminder in Pakistan was 5.6 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest child mortality complete gapminder recorded in Pakistan?
- The highest recorded value was 57 in 1921.
- What is the lowest child mortality complete gapminder recorded in Pakistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.6 in 2024.
- How does Pakistan rank for child mortality complete gapminder?
- Pakistan ranks 24th out of 203 countries with data for 2024.
- Is child mortality complete gapminder rising or falling in Pakistan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 27.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Pakistan 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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