Child mortality rate in Palau

Palau: Child mortality rate was 2.91 in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
2.91
Change on year
down 3.1%
World rank
71st
of 200 countries
All-time high
17.56
in 1965
All-time low
2.91
in 2024
Years of data
60
1965–2024

Child mortality rate in Palau, 1965–2024

5101520196519942024

Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

Palau recorded 2.91 for child mortality rate in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 60 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 3.1% on the previous year and down 3.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, child mortality rate in Palau peaked at 17.56 in 1965 and was at its lowest, 2.91, in 2024.

Palau ranks 71st 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
1960s 16.27 14.96 17.56 5
1970s 10.92 8.07 14.25 10
1980s 6.54 5.78 7.65 10
1990s 5 4.26 5.66 10
2000s 3.48 2.99 4.1 10
2010s 3.09 2.93 3.27 10
2020s 3.08 2.91 3.23 5

Countries ranked near Palau

  1. 68 Eswatini 3.03 compare
  2. 69 Dominican Republic 3.01 compare
  3. 70 Nepal 2.94 compare
  4. 72 Vanuatu 2.75 compare
  5. 73 Tuvalu 2.71 compare
  6. 74 Samoa 2.64 compare

See the full ranking of 249 places β†’

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All data for Palau β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is child mortality rate in Palau?
Child mortality rate in Palau was 2.91 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
What is the highest child mortality rate recorded in Palau?
The highest recorded value was 17.56 in 1965.
What is the lowest child mortality rate recorded in Palau?
The lowest recorded value was 2.91 in 2024.
How does Palau rank for child mortality rate?
Palau ranks 71st out of 200 countries with data for 2024.
Is child mortality rate rising or falling in Palau?
Over the last ten years it is down 3.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Palau 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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