Child mortality rate in Eswatini

Eswatini: Child mortality rate was 3.03 in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
3.03
Change on year
up 86.7%
World rank
68th
of 200 countries
All-time high
116.01
in 1949
All-time low
1.4
in 2022
Years of data
76
1949–2024

Child mortality rate in Eswatini, 1949–2024

0255075100125194919862024

Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

The most recent figure for child mortality rate in Eswatini is 3.03, measured in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 86.7% on the previous year and down 18.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, child mortality rate in Eswatini peaked at 116.01 in 1949 and was at its lowest, 1.4, in 2022.

Eswatini ranks 68th of 200 countries on this measure, 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
1940s 116.01 116.01 116.01 1
1950s 99.27 86.35 112.81 10
1960s 71.01 58.29 83.57 10
1970s 42.18 29.51 55.53 10
1980s 18.47 10.81 27.06 10
1990s 21.06 10.08 39.77 10
2000s 43.21 30.59 48.33 10
2010s 6.79 2.65 23.09 10
2020s 2.23 1.4 3.35 5

Countries ranked near Eswatini

  1. 65 India 3.31 compare
  2. 66 Namibia 3.17 compare
  3. 67 Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) 3.14 compare
  4. 69 Dominican Republic 3.01 compare
  5. 70 Nepal 2.94 compare
  6. 71 Palau 2.91 compare

See the full ranking of 249 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is child mortality rate in Eswatini?
Child mortality rate in Eswatini was 3.03 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
What is the highest child mortality rate recorded in Eswatini?
The highest recorded value was 116.01 in 1949.
What is the lowest child mortality rate recorded in Eswatini?
The lowest recorded value was 1.4 in 2022.
How does Eswatini rank for child mortality rate?
Eswatini ranks 68th out of 200 countries with data for 2024.
Is child mortality rate rising or falling in Eswatini?
Over the last ten years it is down 18.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Eswatini 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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