Child mortality line chart by sex in Peru

Peru: Child mortality line chart by sex was 1.16 in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
1.16
Change on year
down 3.0%
World rank
108th
of 195 countries
All-time high
27.26
in 1954
All-time low
1.16
in 2024
Years of data
71
1954–2024

Child mortality line chart by sex in Peru, 1954–2024

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Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

Peru recorded 1.16 for child mortality line chart by sex in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 71 years on record.

The figure is down 3.0% on the previous year and down 24.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, child mortality line chart by sex in Peru peaked at 27.26 in 1954 and was at its lowest, 1.16, in 2024.

That places Peru 108th out of 195 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 24.76 22.7 27.26 6
1960s 19.12 16.39 22.08 10
1970s 14.34 12.45 19.18 10
1980s 10.23 8.04 12.16 10
1990s 5.7 3.86 7.61 10
2000s 2.59 1.91 3.53 10
2010s 1.55 1.34 1.82 10
2020s 1.24 1.16 1.31 5

Countries ranked near Peru

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  3. 107 Uzbekistan 1.16 compare
  4. 109 Belize 1.14 compare
  5. 110 Bahamas 1.14 compare
  6. 111 Tunisia 1.13 compare

See the full ranking of 199 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is child mortality line chart by sex in Peru?
Child mortality line chart by sex in Peru was 1.16 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest child mortality line chart by sex recorded in Peru?
The highest recorded value was 27.26 in 1954.
What is the lowest child mortality line chart by sex recorded in Peru?
The lowest recorded value was 1.16 in 2024.
How does Peru rank for child mortality line chart by sex?
Peru ranks 108th out of 195 countries with data for 2024.
Is child mortality line chart by sex rising or falling in Peru?
Over the last ten years it is down 24.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Peru data come from?
The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Child mortality line chart by sex. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Child mortality line chart by sex
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
199 places, 12,985 data points, 1950–2024
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