Child mortality vs health expenditure in Lao People's Democratic Republic
Lao People's Democratic Republic: Child mortality vs health expenditure was 2.94 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Child mortality vs health expenditure in Lao People's Democratic Republic, 1978–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for child mortality vs health expenditure in Lao People's Democratic Republic is 2.94, measured in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 47 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 3.8% on the previous year and down 37.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, child mortality vs health expenditure in Lao People's Democratic Republic peaked at 21.28 in 1978 and was at its lowest, 2.94, in 2024.
That places Lao People's Democratic Republic 59th out of 195 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 health expenditure in Lao People's Democratic Republic, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 21.28 | — |
| 1979 | 20.68 | -2.8% |
| 1980 | 20.09 | -2.8% |
| 1981 | 19.54 | -2.8% |
| 1982 | 19 | -2.8% |
| 1983 | 18.49 | -2.7% |
| 1984 | 17.98 | -2.7% |
| 1985 | 17.48 | -2.8% |
| 1986 | 16.97 | -2.9% |
| 1987 | 16.47 | -2.9% |
| 1988 | 15.95 | -3.2% |
| 1989 | 15.43 | -3.3% |
| 1990 | 14.89 | -3.5% |
| 1991 | 14.36 | -3.6% |
| 1992 | 13.82 | -3.7% |
| 1993 | 13.3 | -3.8% |
| 1994 | 12.78 | -3.9% |
| 1995 | 12.29 | -3.8% |
| 1996 | 11.81 | -3.9% |
| 1997 | 11.35 | -3.9% |
| 1998 | 10.9 | -4.0% |
| 1999 | 10.45 | -4.1% |
| 2000 | 10.01 | -4.2% |
| 2001 | 9.56 | -4.5% |
| 2002 | 9.11 | -4.7% |
| 2003 | 8.66 | -4.9% |
| 2004 | 8.21 | -5.2% |
| 2005 | 7.77 | -5.3% |
| 2006 | 7.35 | -5.4% |
| 2007 | 6.95 | -5.5% |
| 2008 | 6.55 | -5.7% |
| 2009 | 6.18 | -5.7% |
| 2010 | 5.84 | -5.6% |
| 2011 | 5.51 | -5.5% |
| 2012 | 5.21 | -5.4% |
| 2013 | 4.94 | -5.3% |
| 2014 | 4.68 | -5.2% |
| 2015 | 4.44 | -5.1% |
| 2016 | 4.22 | -5.0% |
| 2017 | 4.02 | -4.9% |
| 2018 | 3.83 | -4.7% |
| 2019 | 3.65 | -4.6% |
| 2020 | 3.48 | -4.6% |
| 2021 | 3.32 | -4.6% |
| 2022 | 3.18 | -4.3% |
| 2023 | 3.05 | -4.0% |
| 2024 | 2.94 | -3.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 20.98 | 20.68 | 21.28 | 2 |
| 1980s | 17.74 | 15.43 | 20.09 | 10 |
| 1990s | 12.6 | 10.45 | 14.89 | 10 |
| 2000s | 8.04 | 6.18 | 10.01 | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.63 | 3.65 | 5.84 | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.19 | 2.94 | 3.48 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Lao People's Democratic Republic
- 56 Gabon 3.26 compare
- 57 Dominican Republic 3.06 compare
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- 60 Fiji 2.91 compare
- 61 Tajikistan 2.81 compare
- 62 Marshall Islands 2.67 compare
More health data for Lao People's Democratic Republic
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -2.76 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.5667 % change on previous year (2090)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates 1,260 (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 317 (2100)
- Population ages 0-14, total, annual growth rate 0.1249 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, total, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, total, per capita 0.2984 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 15-64, female, annual growth rate 1.65 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 15-64, female, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 15-64, female, per capita 0.3253 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is child mortality vs health expenditure in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- Child mortality vs health expenditure in Lao People's Democratic Republic was 2.94 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest child mortality vs health expenditure recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 21.28 in 1978.
- What is the lowest child mortality vs health expenditure recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.94 in 2024.
- How does Lao People's Democratic Republic rank for child mortality vs health expenditure?
- Lao People's Democratic Republic ranks 59th out of 195 countries with data for 2024.
- Is child mortality vs health expenditure rising or falling in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is down 37.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Lao People's Democratic Republic data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Child mortality vs health expenditure. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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