Child mortality vs electoral democracy in Ghana

Ghana: Child mortality vs electoral democracy was 3.59 in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
3.59
Change on year
down 3.5%
World rank
51st
of 195 countries
All-time high
36.46
in 1932
All-time low
3.59
in 2024
Years of data
93
1932–2024

Child mortality vs electoral democracy in Ghana, 1932–2024

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Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

The most recent figure for child mortality vs electoral democracy in Ghana is 3.59, measured in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 93 years on record.

The figure is down 3.5% on the previous year and down 34.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, child mortality vs electoral democracy in Ghana peaked at 36.46 in 1932 and was at its lowest, 3.59, in 2024.

Ghana ranks 51st of 195 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
1930s 34.25 32.01 36.46 8
1940s 28.57 25.87 31.35 10
1950s 22.98 21.13 25.27 10
1960s 20.44 20.27 20.9 10
1970s 18.82 17.02 20.28 10
1980s 15.43 13.27 16.81 10
1990s 11.54 10.39 12.76 10
2000s 8.41 6.98 9.99 10
2010s 5.44 4.41 6.65 10
2020s 3.88 3.59 4.22 5

Countries ranked near Ghana

  1. 48 Myanmar 3.69 compare
  2. 49 Mauritania 3.69 compare
  3. 50 Senegal 3.65 compare
  4. 52 Dominica 3.57 compare
  5. 53 South Africa 3.51 compare
  6. 54 Eritrea 3.43 compare

See the full ranking of 199 places β†’

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All data for Ghana β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is child mortality vs electoral democracy in Ghana?
Child mortality vs electoral democracy in Ghana was 3.59 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest child mortality vs electoral democracy recorded in Ghana?
The highest recorded value was 36.46 in 1932.
What is the lowest child mortality vs electoral democracy recorded in Ghana?
The lowest recorded value was 3.59 in 2024.
How does Ghana rank for child mortality vs electoral democracy?
Ghana ranks 51st out of 195 countries with data for 2024.
Is child mortality vs electoral democracy rising or falling in Ghana?
Over the last ten years it is down 34.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Ghana 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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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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