Child mortality vs level of prosperity regression in Gabon

Gabon: Child mortality vs level of prosperity regression was 3.26 in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
3.26
Change on year
down 3.4%
World rank
56th
of 195 countries
All-time high
35.8
in 1944
All-time low
3.26
in 2024
Years of data
81
1944–2024

Child mortality vs level of prosperity regression in Gabon, 1944–2024

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Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

In 2024, child mortality vs level of prosperity regression in Gabon stood at 3.26. That is the lowest value across all 81 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 3.4% on the previous year and down 28.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, child mortality vs level of prosperity regression in Gabon peaked at 35.8 in 1944 and was at its lowest, 3.26, in 2024.

That places Gabon 56th 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
1940s 33.27 30.86 35.8 6
1950s 26.17 22.58 29.96 10
1960s 18.92 16.22 21.88 10
1970s 13.53 11.53 15.69 10
1980s 9.71 8.59 11.15 10
1990s 7.96 7.49 8.43 10
2000s 6.46 5.56 7.33 10
2010s 4.54 3.85 5.34 10
2020s 3.47 3.26 3.68 5

Countries ranked near Gabon

  1. 53 South Africa 3.51 compare
  2. 54 Eritrea 3.43 compare
  3. 55 Botswana 3.33 compare
  4. 57 Dominican Republic 3.06 compare
  5. 58 Bangladesh 3.05 compare
  6. 59 Lao People's Democratic Republic 2.94 compare

See the full ranking of 199 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is child mortality vs level of prosperity regression in Gabon?
Child mortality vs level of prosperity regression in Gabon was 3.26 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest child mortality vs level of prosperity regression recorded in Gabon?
The highest recorded value was 35.8 in 1944.
What is the lowest child mortality vs level of prosperity regression recorded in Gabon?
The lowest recorded value was 3.26 in 2024.
How does Gabon rank for child mortality vs level of prosperity regression?
Gabon ranks 56th out of 195 countries with data for 2024.
Is child mortality vs level of prosperity regression rising or falling in Gabon?
Over the last ten years it is down 28.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Gabon data come from?
The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Child mortality vs level of prosperity regression. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Child mortality vs level of prosperity regression
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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