Child mortality vs level of prosperity regression in India

India: Child mortality vs level of prosperity regression was 2.66 in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
2.66
Change on year
down 5.1%
World rank
63rd
of 195 countries
All-time high
26.82
in 1953
All-time low
2.66
in 2024
Years of data
72
1953–2024

Child mortality vs level of prosperity regression in India, 1953–2024

510152025195319882024

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

In 2024, child mortality vs level of prosperity regression in India stood at 2.66. That is the lowest value across all 72 years on record.

That represents a change of down 5.1% on the previous year and down 42.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, child mortality vs level of prosperity regression in India peaked at 26.82 in 1953 and was at its lowest, 2.66, in 2024.

That places India 63rd 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 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

  1. 60 Fiji, Republic of 2.91 compare
  2. 61 Tajikistan, Republic of 2.81 compare
  3. 62 Marshall Islands, Republic of the 2.67 compare
  4. 64 Philippines 2.65 compare
  5. 65 Guyana 2.52 compare
  6. 66 Nepal 2.51 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 India?
Child mortality vs level of prosperity regression in India was 2.66 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest child mortality vs level of prosperity regression recorded in India?
The highest recorded value was 26.82 in 1953.
What is the lowest child mortality vs level of prosperity regression recorded in India?
The lowest recorded value was 2.66 in 2024.
How does India rank for child mortality vs level of prosperity regression?
India ranks 63rd out of 195 countries with data for 2024.
Is child mortality vs level of prosperity regression 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 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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