Child mortality rate in Burundi

Burundi: Child mortality rate was 17.08 in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
17.08
Change on year
down 4.2%
World rank
23rd
of 200 countries
All-time high
209.53
in 1972
All-time low
17.08
in 2024
Years of data
60
1965–2024

Child mortality rate in Burundi, 1965–2024

050100150200196519942024

Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

Burundi recorded 17.08 for child mortality rate in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 60 years on record.

That represents a change of down 4.2% on the previous year and down 38.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, child mortality rate in Burundi peaked at 209.53 in 1972 and was at its lowest, 17.08, in 2024.

Burundi ranks 23rd of 200 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 146.22 144.32 147.55 5
1970s 149.27 130.97 209.53 10
1980s 99.02 84.57 124.56 10
1990s 83.96 72.95 102.69 10
2000s 55.37 39.97 70.14 10
2010s 27.93 21.26 37.14 10
2020s 18.66 17.08 20.36 5

Countries ranked near Burundi

  1. 20 Madagascar 20.31 compare
  2. 21 Sudan 19.53 compare
  3. 22 Angola 17.43 compare
  4. 24 Mozambique 16.42 compare
  5. 25 Kiribati 14.86 compare
  6. 26 Haiti 14.32 compare

See the full ranking of 249 places β†’

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All data for Burundi β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is child mortality rate in Burundi?
Child mortality rate in Burundi was 17.08 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
What is the highest child mortality rate recorded in Burundi?
The highest recorded value was 209.53 in 1972.
What is the lowest child mortality rate recorded in Burundi?
The lowest recorded value was 17.08 in 2024.
How does Burundi rank for child mortality rate?
Burundi ranks 23rd out of 200 countries with data for 2024.
Is child mortality rate rising or falling in Burundi?
Over the last ten years it is down 38.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Burundi data come from?
The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Child mortality rate (aged 1-4 years). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Child mortality rate (aged 1-4 years)
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
249 places, 14,941 data points, 1930–2024
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