Child Mortality rate age 1-4 in Lao People's Democratic Republic
Lao People's Democratic Republic: Child Mortality rate age 1-4 was 2.25 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
2.25
Change on year
down 5.9%
World rank
80th
of 201 countries
All-time high
89.8
in 1978
All-time low
2.25
in 2024
Years of data
47
1978–2024
Child Mortality rate age 1-4 in Lao People's Democratic Republic, 1978–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2024, child mortality rate age 1-4 in Lao People's Democratic Republic stood at 2.25. That is the lowest value across all 47 years on record.
The figure is down 5.9% on the previous year and down 56.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, child mortality rate age 1-4 in Lao People's Democratic Republic peaked at 89.8 in 1978 and was at its lowest, 2.25, in 2024.
That places Lao People's Democratic Republic 80th out of 201 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.
Child Mortality rate age 1-4 in Lao People's Democratic Republic, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 89.8 | — |
| 1979 | 84.78 | -5.6% |
| 1980 | 79.93 | -5.7% |
| 1981 | 75.33 | -5.8% |
| 1982 | 71.07 | -5.7% |
| 1983 | 67.03 | -5.7% |
| 1984 | 63.08 | -5.9% |
| 1985 | 59.42 | -5.8% |
| 1986 | 55.78 | -6.1% |
| 1987 | 52.33 | -6.2% |
| 1988 | 48.94 | -6.5% |
| 1989 | 45.72 | -6.6% |
| 1990 | 42.63 | -6.8% |
| 1991 | 39.62 | -7.1% |
| 1992 | 36.75 | -7.2% |
| 1993 | 34.06 | -7.3% |
| 1994 | 31.52 | -7.5% |
| 1995 | 29.15 | -7.5% |
| 1996 | 26.91 | -7.7% |
| 1997 | 24.86 | -7.6% |
| 1998 | 22.94 | -7.7% |
| 1999 | 21.15 | -7.8% |
| 2000 | 19.48 | -7.9% |
| 2001 | 17.85 | -8.4% |
| 2002 | 16.34 | -8.4% |
| 2003 | 14.91 | -8.7% |
| 2004 | 13.58 | -9.0% |
| 2005 | 12.34 | -9.1% |
| 2006 | 11.2 | -9.2% |
| 2007 | 10.15 | -9.4% |
| 2008 | 9.21 | -9.3% |
| 2009 | 8.33 | -9.5% |
| 2010 | 7.55 | -9.3% |
| 2011 | 6.87 | -9.0% |
| 2012 | 6.25 | -9.1% |
| 2013 | 5.67 | -9.3% |
| 2014 | 5.16 | -9.0% |
| 2015 | 4.7 | -8.9% |
| 2016 | 4.29 | -8.7% |
| 2017 | 3.92 | -8.5% |
| 2018 | 3.6 | -8.3% |
| 2019 | 3.29 | -8.6% |
| 2020 | 3.02 | -8.3% |
| 2021 | 2.76 | -8.5% |
| 2022 | 2.56 | -7.2% |
| 2023 | 2.39 | -6.7% |
| 2024 | 2.25 | -5.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 87.29 | 84.78 | 89.8 | 2 |
| 1980s | 61.86 | 45.72 | 79.93 | 10 |
| 1990s | 30.96 | 21.15 | 42.63 | 10 |
| 2000s | 13.34 | 8.33 | 19.48 | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.13 | 3.29 | 7.55 | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.6 | 2.25 | 3.02 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is child mortality rate age 1-4 in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- Child mortality rate age 1-4 in Lao People's Democratic Republic was 2.25 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest child mortality rate age 1-4 recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 89.8 in 1978.
- What is the lowest child mortality rate age 1-4 recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.25 in 2024.
- How does Lao People's Democratic Republic rank for child mortality rate age 1-4?
- Lao People's Democratic Republic ranks 80th out of 201 countries with data for 2024.
- Is child mortality rate age 1-4 rising or falling in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is down 56.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Lao People's Democratic Republic data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Child Mortality rate age 1-4 (UN IGME estimate, 2024). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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