Child mortality vs electoral democracy in Iraq

Iraq: Child mortality vs electoral democracy was 2.18 in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
2.18
Change on year
down 3.1%
World rank
71st
of 199 countries
All-time high
56.86
in 1942
All-time low
2.18
in 2024
Years of data
83
1942–2024

Child mortality vs electoral democracy in Iraq, 1942–2024

0204060194219832024

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

In 2024, child mortality vs electoral democracy in Iraq stood at 2.18. That is the lowest value across all 83 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 3.1% on the previous year and down 27.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, child mortality vs electoral democracy in Iraq peaked at 56.86 in 1942 and was at its lowest, 2.18, in 2024.

Iraq ranks 71st of 199 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
1940s 46.81 37.78 56.86 8
1950s 27.21 20.17 35.55 10
1960s 14.99 11.76 18.99 10
1970s 9.22 7.53 11.22 10
1980s 6.69 5.78 8.29 10
1990s 5.36 4.53 8.14 10
2000s 4.01 3.56 4.43 10
2010s 2.99 2.57 3.45 10
2020s 2.33 2.18 2.49 5

Countries ranked near Iraq

  1. 68 Niue 2.38 compare
  2. 69 Micronesia (country) 2.24 compare
  3. 70 Egypt 2.24 compare
  4. 72 Algeria 2.16 compare
  5. 73 Palau 2.14 compare
  6. 74 Guatemala 2.05 compare

See the full ranking of 199 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is child mortality vs electoral democracy in Iraq?
Child mortality vs electoral democracy in Iraq was 2.18 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest child mortality vs electoral democracy recorded in Iraq?
The highest recorded value was 56.86 in 1942.
What is the lowest child mortality vs electoral democracy recorded in Iraq?
The lowest recorded value was 2.18 in 2024.
How does Iraq rank for child mortality vs electoral democracy?
Iraq ranks 71st out of 199 countries with data for 2024.
Is child mortality vs electoral democracy rising or falling in Iraq?
Over the last ten years it is down 27.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Iraq 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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