Child mortality rate in United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates: Child mortality rate was 1.01 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
1.01
Change on year
down 4.8%
World rank
141st
of 200 countries
All-time high
64.43
in 1960
All-time low
1.01
in 2024
Years of data
65
1960–2024
Child mortality rate in United Arab Emirates, 1960–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for child mortality rate in United Arab Emirates is 1.01, measured in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 65 years on record.
That represents a change of down 4.8% on the previous year and down 38.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, child mortality rate in United Arab Emirates peaked at 64.43 in 1960 and was at its lowest, 1.01, in 2024.
United Arab Emirates ranks 141st 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.
Child mortality rate in United Arab Emirates, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 64.43 | — |
| 1961 | 59.83 | -7.1% |
| 1962 | 55.37 | -7.5% |
| 1963 | 51.1 | -7.7% |
| 1964 | 46.96 | -8.1% |
| 1965 | 42.82 | -8.8% |
| 1966 | 38.95 | -9.0% |
| 1967 | 35.24 | -9.5% |
| 1968 | 31.75 | -9.9% |
| 1969 | 28.5 | -10.2% |
| 1970 | 25.45 | -10.7% |
| 1971 | 22.7 | -10.8% |
| 1972 | 20.22 | -10.9% |
| 1973 | 18 | -11.0% |
| 1974 | 16.05 | -10.8% |
| 1975 | 14.32 | -10.8% |
| 1976 | 12.76 | -10.9% |
| 1977 | 11.34 | -11.1% |
| 1978 | 10.1 | -10.9% |
| 1979 | 8.98 | -11.1% |
| 1980 | 8 | -11.0% |
| 1981 | 7.15 | -10.6% |
| 1982 | 6.43 | -10.1% |
| 1983 | 5.82 | -9.5% |
| 1984 | 5.3 | -8.9% |
| 1985 | 4.85 | -8.4% |
| 1986 | 4.47 | -7.8% |
| 1987 | 4.14 | -7.4% |
| 1988 | 3.85 | -7.0% |
| 1989 | 3.61 | -6.4% |
| 1990 | 3.38 | -6.1% |
| 1991 | 3.2 | -5.5% |
| 1992 | 3.03 | -5.2% |
| 1993 | 2.89 | -4.7% |
| 1994 | 2.76 | -4.3% |
| 1995 | 2.66 | -3.9% |
| 1996 | 2.56 | -3.5% |
| 1997 | 2.48 | -3.2% |
| 1998 | 2.41 | -2.8% |
| 1999 | 2.35 | -2.6% |
| 2000 | 2.29 | -2.4% |
| 2001 | 2.24 | -2.4% |
| 2002 | 2.18 | -2.4% |
| 2003 | 2.14 | -2.2% |
| 2004 | 2.09 | -2.2% |
| 2005 | 2.05 | -2.2% |
| 2006 | 2 | -2.2% |
| 2007 | 1.96 | -2.2% |
| 2008 | 1.91 | -2.2% |
| 2009 | 1.87 | -2.3% |
| 2010 | 1.82 | -2.4% |
| 2011 | 1.78 | -2.4% |
| 2012 | 1.74 | -2.5% |
| 2013 | 1.69 | -2.7% |
| 2014 | 1.64 | -3.0% |
| 2015 | 1.58 | -3.4% |
| 2016 | 1.52 | -3.8% |
| 2017 | 1.46 | -4.3% |
| 2018 | 1.39 | -4.8% |
| 2019 | 1.32 | -5.1% |
| 2020 | 1.25 | -5.2% |
| 2021 | 1.18 | -5.3% |
| 2022 | 1.12 | -5.2% |
| 2023 | 1.06 | -5.0% |
| 2024 | 1.01 | -4.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 45.5 | 28.5 | 64.43 | 10 |
| 1970s | 15.99 | 8.98 | 25.45 | 10 |
| 1980s | 5.36 | 3.61 | 8 | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.77 | 2.35 | 3.38 | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.07 | 1.87 | 2.29 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.59 | 1.32 | 1.82 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.12 | 1.01 | 1.25 | 5 |
Countries ranked near United Arab Emirates
- 138 Russian Federation 1.04 compare
- 139 Iran, Islamic Republic of 1.02 compare
- 140 Morocco 1.02 compare
- 142 Jordan 0.9995 compare
- 143 United States of America 0.9958 compare
- 144 British Virgin Islands 0.9934 compare
More health data for United Arab Emirates
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -0.3472 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 2.97 % change on previous year (2090)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates 308.9 (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 287 (2100)
- Population ages 15-64, male, annual growth rate 4.76 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 15-64, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Population ages 15-64, male, per capita 0.5476 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 15-64, total, annual growth rate 4.93 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 15-64, total, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Population ages 15-64, total, per capita 0.8223 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is child mortality rate in United Arab Emirates?
- Child mortality rate in United Arab Emirates was 1.01 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest child mortality rate recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The highest recorded value was 64.43 in 1960.
- What is the lowest child mortality rate recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.01 in 2024.
- How does United Arab Emirates rank for child mortality rate?
- United Arab Emirates ranks 141st out of 200 countries with data for 2024.
- Is child mortality rate rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?
- Over the last ten years it is down 38.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Arab Emirates 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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