Child mortality vs electoral democracy in Fiji
Fiji: Child mortality vs electoral democracy was 2.91 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
2.91
Change on year
down 0.1%
World rank
60th
of 199 countries
All-time high
14.5
in 1940
All-time low
2.06
in 2014
Years of data
85
1940–2024
Child mortality vs electoral democracy in Fiji, 1940–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for child mortality vs electoral democracy in Fiji is 2.91, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 0.1% on the previous year and up 41.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, child mortality vs electoral democracy in Fiji peaked at 14.5 in 1940 and was at its lowest, 2.06, in 2014.
That places Fiji 60th 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.
Child mortality vs electoral democracy in Fiji, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1940 | 14.5 | — |
| 1941 | 14.39 | -0.7% |
| 1942 | 14.29 | -0.7% |
| 1943 | 14.17 | -0.8% |
| 1944 | 14.05 | -0.8% |
| 1945 | 13.91 | -1.0% |
| 1946 | 13.74 | -1.2% |
| 1947 | 13.54 | -1.4% |
| 1948 | 13.32 | -1.7% |
| 1949 | 13.03 | -2.2% |
| 1950 | 12.67 | -2.8% |
| 1951 | 12.24 | -3.3% |
| 1952 | 11.76 | -4.0% |
| 1953 | 11.24 | -4.4% |
| 1954 | 10.71 | -4.7% |
| 1955 | 10.18 | -5.0% |
| 1956 | 9.67 | -5.1% |
| 1957 | 9.19 | -4.9% |
| 1958 | 8.74 | -4.9% |
| 1959 | 8.32 | -4.8% |
| 1960 | 7.92 | -4.7% |
| 1961 | 7.55 | -4.7% |
| 1962 | 7.21 | -4.5% |
| 1963 | 6.89 | -4.4% |
| 1964 | 6.6 | -4.3% |
| 1965 | 6.34 | -3.9% |
| 1966 | 6.12 | -3.5% |
| 1967 | 5.94 | -2.9% |
| 1968 | 5.81 | -2.2% |
| 1969 | 5.72 | -1.5% |
| 1970 | 5.66 | -1.1% |
| 1971 | 5.63 | -0.6% |
| 1972 | 5.6 | -0.5% |
| 1973 | 5.56 | -0.7% |
| 1974 | 5.49 | -1.3% |
| 1975 | 5.39 | -1.9% |
| 1976 | 5.25 | -2.5% |
| 1977 | 5.08 | -3.3% |
| 1978 | 4.88 | -3.9% |
| 1979 | 4.67 | -4.4% |
| 1980 | 4.45 | -4.7% |
| 1981 | 4.23 | -4.8% |
| 1982 | 4.03 | -4.8% |
| 1983 | 3.84 | -4.6% |
| 1984 | 3.67 | -4.5% |
| 1985 | 3.51 | -4.2% |
| 1986 | 3.37 | -4.0% |
| 1987 | 3.24 | -3.9% |
| 1988 | 3.12 | -3.8% |
| 1989 | 3 | -3.8% |
| 1990 | 2.88 | -3.8% |
| 1991 | 2.78 | -3.7% |
| 1992 | 2.67 | -3.7% |
| 1993 | 2.59 | -3.3% |
| 1994 | 2.51 | -3.0% |
| 1995 | 2.44 | -2.7% |
| 1996 | 2.38 | -2.4% |
| 1997 | 2.34 | -1.9% |
| 1998 | 2.3 | -1.5% |
| 1999 | 2.28 | -1.1% |
| 2000 | 2.26 | -0.6% |
| 2001 | 2.26 | -0.2% |
| 2002 | 2.27 | +0.3% |
| 2003 | 2.28 | +0.7% |
| 2004 | 2.31 | +1.1% |
| 2005 | 2.33 | +1.1% |
| 2006 | 2.35 | +0.7% |
| 2007 | 2.35 | -0.0% |
| 2008 | 2.32 | -1.1% |
| 2009 | 2.28 | -2.0% |
| 2010 | 2.22 | -2.6% |
| 2011 | 2.16 | -2.8% |
| 2012 | 2.1 | -2.5% |
| 2013 | 2.07 | -1.6% |
| 2014 | 2.06 | -0.2% |
| 2015 | 2.09 | +1.4% |
| 2016 | 2.16 | +3.4% |
| 2017 | 2.27 | +5.1% |
| 2018 | 2.42 | +6.2% |
| 2019 | 2.57 | +6.5% |
| 2020 | 2.72 | +5.7% |
| 2021 | 2.83 | +4.0% |
| 2022 | 2.89 | +2.3% |
| 2023 | 2.92 | +0.7% |
| 2024 | 2.91 | -0.1% |
Fiji compared with similar countries
- Fiji's 2.91 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1.3, 2.2× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Fiji's 2.91 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 1.72, 1.7× the median. (30 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 13.89 | 13.03 | 14.5 | 10 |
| 1950s | 10.47 | 8.32 | 12.67 | 10 |
| 1960s | 6.61 | 5.72 | 7.92 | 10 |
| 1970s | 5.32 | 4.67 | 5.66 | 10 |
| 1980s | 3.65 | 3 | 4.45 | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.52 | 2.28 | 2.88 | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.3 | 2.26 | 2.35 | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.21 | 2.06 | 2.57 | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.85 | 2.72 | 2.92 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Fiji
- 57 Dominican Republic 3.06 compare
- 58 Bangladesh 3.05 compare
- 59 Laos 2.94 compare
- 61 Tajikistan 2.81 compare
- 62 Marshall Islands 2.67 compare
- 63 India 2.66 compare
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- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.4425 % change on previous year (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 77 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 4 (2023)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -0.9576 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.042 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -0.8116 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per capita 0.0448 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is child mortality vs electoral democracy in Fiji?
- Child mortality vs electoral democracy in Fiji was 2.91 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest child mortality vs electoral democracy recorded in Fiji?
- The highest recorded value was 14.5 in 1940.
- What is the lowest child mortality vs electoral democracy recorded in Fiji?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.06 in 2014.
- How does Fiji rank for child mortality vs electoral democracy?
- Fiji ranks 60th out of 199 countries with data for 2024.
- Is child mortality vs electoral democracy rising or falling in Fiji?
- Over the last ten years it is up 41.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Fiji 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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