Child mortality rate in Vanuatu

Vanuatu: Child mortality rate was 2.75 in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
2.75
Change on year
down 3.0%
World rank
72nd
of 200 countries
All-time high
57.51
in 1952
All-time low
2.75
in 2024
Years of data
73
1952–2024

Child mortality rate in Vanuatu, 1952–2024

0204060195219882024

Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

Vanuatu recorded 2.75 for child mortality rate in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 73 years on record.

The figure is down 3.0% on the previous year and down 18.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, child mortality rate in Vanuatu peaked at 57.51 in 1952 and was at its lowest, 2.75, in 2024.

Vanuatu ranks 72nd 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
1950s 52.18 46.8 57.51 8
1960s 37.51 29.87 45.24 10
1970s 22.6 17.21 28.42 10
1980s 11.57 8.13 16.08 10
1990s 6.44 5.55 7.69 10
2000s 4.78 4.09 5.4 10
2010s 3.39 3.07 3.9 10
2020s 2.9 2.75 3.03 5

Countries ranked near Vanuatu

  1. 69 Dominican Republic 3.01 compare
  2. 70 Nepal 2.94 compare
  3. 71 Palau 2.91 compare
  4. 73 Tuvalu 2.71 compare
  5. 74 Samoa 2.64 compare
  6. 75 Indonesia 2.55 compare

See the full ranking of 249 places β†’

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All data for Vanuatu β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is child mortality rate in Vanuatu?
Child mortality rate in Vanuatu was 2.75 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
What is the highest child mortality rate recorded in Vanuatu?
The highest recorded value was 57.51 in 1952.
What is the lowest child mortality rate recorded in Vanuatu?
The lowest recorded value was 2.75 in 2024.
How does Vanuatu rank for child mortality rate?
Vanuatu ranks 72nd out of 200 countries with data for 2024.
Is child mortality rate rising or falling in Vanuatu?
Over the last ten years it is down 18.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Vanuatu 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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