Child mortality vs health expenditure in Mauritius

Mauritius: Child mortality vs health expenditure was 1.54 in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
1.54
Change on year
down 0.2%
World rank
96th
of 195 countries
All-time high
14.43
in 1956
All-time low
1.45
in 2015
Years of data
69
1956–2024

Child mortality vs health expenditure in Mauritius, 1956–2024

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Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

In 2024, child mortality vs health expenditure in Mauritius stood at 1.54.

The figure is down 0.2% on the previous year and up 4.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, child mortality vs health expenditure in Mauritius peaked at 14.43 in 1956 and was at its lowest, 1.45, in 2015.

That places Mauritius 96th 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1950s 12.04 10.56 14.43 4
1960s 9.25 8.41 10.37 10
1970s 6.53 4.38 8.17 10
1980s 3.11 2.51 4.09 10
1990s 2.18 2.03 2.31 10
2000s 1.61 1.49 1.88 10
2010s 1.5 1.45 1.57 10
2020s 1.56 1.54 1.58 5

Countries ranked near Mauritius

  1. 93 Suriname 1.58 compare
  2. 94 Morocco 1.57 compare
  3. 95 Bolivia, Plurinational State of 1.57 compare
  4. 97 Panama 1.53 compare
  5. 98 Honduras 1.5 compare
  6. 99 Samoa 1.49 compare

See the full ranking of 199 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is child mortality vs health expenditure in Mauritius?
Child mortality vs health expenditure in Mauritius was 1.54 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest child mortality vs health expenditure recorded in Mauritius?
The highest recorded value was 14.43 in 1956.
What is the lowest child mortality vs health expenditure recorded in Mauritius?
The lowest recorded value was 1.45 in 2015.
How does Mauritius rank for child mortality vs health expenditure?
Mauritius ranks 96th out of 195 countries with data for 2024.
Is child mortality vs health expenditure rising or falling in Mauritius?
Over the last ten years it is up 4.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Mauritius 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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Indicator
Child mortality vs health expenditure
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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