Child mortality vs electoral democracy in India
India: Child mortality vs electoral democracy was 2.66 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Child mortality vs electoral democracy in India, 1953–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, child mortality vs electoral democracy in India stood at 2.66. That is the lowest value across all 72 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 5.1% on the previous year and down 42.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, child mortality vs electoral democracy in India peaked at 26.82 in 1953 and was at its lowest, 2.66, in 2024.
That places India 63rd 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 25.63 | 24.48 | 26.82 | 7 |
| 1960s | 22.87 | 21.71 | 24.13 | 10 |
| 1970s | 19.68 | 17.52 | 21.44 | 10 |
| 1980s | 14.95 | 13.09 | 16.98 | 10 |
| 1990s | 11.13 | 9.54 | 12.7 | 10 |
| 2000s | 7.62 | 6.12 | 9.18 | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.56 | 3.49 | 5.81 | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.97 | 2.66 | 3.3 | 5 |
Countries ranked near India
- 60 Fiji 2.91 compare
- 61 Tajikistan 2.81 compare
- 62 Marshall Islands 2.67 compare
- 64 Philippines 2.65 compare
- 65 Guyana 2.52 compare
- 66 Nepal 2.51 compare
More health data for India
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates 1,332 (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 44,822 (2100)
- Deaths in armed conflicts by country 76 (2026)
- Deaths in armed conflicts by region 76 (2026)
- Age population, age 09, female, interpolated 11.50 million (2025)
- Age population, age 11, male, interpolated 12.66 million (2025)
- Age population, age 11, female, interpolated 11.58 million (2025)
- Age population, age 10, male, interpolated 12.49 million (2025)
- Age population, age 10, female, interpolated 11.43 million (2025)
- Age population, age 09, male, interpolated 12.55 million (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is child mortality vs electoral democracy in India?
- Child mortality vs electoral democracy in India was 2.66 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest child mortality vs electoral democracy recorded in India?
- The highest recorded value was 26.82 in 1953.
- What is the lowest child mortality vs electoral democracy recorded in India?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.66 in 2024.
- How does India rank for child mortality vs electoral democracy?
- India ranks 63rd out of 199 countries with data for 2024.
- Is child mortality vs electoral democracy rising or falling in India?
- Over the last ten years it is down 42.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this India 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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