Child mortality vs electoral democracy in Bhutan

Bhutan: Child mortality vs electoral democracy was 1.72 in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
1.72
Change on year
down 4.6%
World rank
87th
of 199 countries
All-time high
27.57
in 1968
All-time low
1.72
in 2024
Years of data
57
1968–2024

Child mortality vs electoral democracy in Bhutan, 1968–2024

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Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

In 2024, child mortality vs electoral democracy in Bhutan stood at 1.72. That is the lowest value across all 57 years on record.

The figure is down 4.6% on the previous year and down 44.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, child mortality vs electoral democracy in Bhutan peaked at 27.57 in 1968 and was at its lowest, 1.72, in 2024.

That places Bhutan 87th out of 199 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 27.24 26.91 27.57 2
1970s 23.34 20.27 26.27 10
1980s 16.35 13.38 19.53 10
1990s 10.47 8.22 12.79 10
2000s 5.93 4.33 7.77 10
2010s 3.08 2.27 4.05 10
2020s 1.91 1.72 2.13 5

Countries ranked near Bhutan

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  5. 89 Kyrgyzstan 1.68 compare
  6. 90 North Korea 1.67 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is child mortality vs electoral democracy in Bhutan?
Child mortality vs electoral democracy in Bhutan was 1.72 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest child mortality vs electoral democracy recorded in Bhutan?
The highest recorded value was 27.57 in 1968.
What is the lowest child mortality vs electoral democracy recorded in Bhutan?
The lowest recorded value was 1.72 in 2024.
How does Bhutan rank for child mortality vs electoral democracy?
Bhutan ranks 87th out of 199 countries with data for 2024.
Is child mortality vs electoral democracy rising or falling in Bhutan?
Over the last ten years it is down 44.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Bhutan data come from?
The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Child mortality vs electoral democracy. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Child mortality vs electoral democracy
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
199 places, 13,255 data points, 1931–2024
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