Child mortality vs level of prosperity regression in Kenya

Kenya: Child mortality vs level of prosperity regression was 3.88 in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
3.88
Change on year
down 2.0%
World rank
43rd
of 195 countries
All-time high
30.02
in 1952
All-time low
3.88
in 2024
Years of data
73
1952–2024

Child mortality vs level of prosperity regression in Kenya, 1952–2024

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Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

The most recent figure for child mortality vs level of prosperity regression in Kenya is 3.88, measured in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 73 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.0% on the previous year and down 19.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, child mortality vs level of prosperity regression in Kenya peaked at 30.02 in 1952 and was at its lowest, 3.88, in 2024.

That places Kenya 43rd out of 195 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1950s 24.95 20.64 30.02 8
1960s 17.15 15.36 19.72 10
1970s 13.26 11.35 15.02 10
1980s 9.97 9.51 10.97 10
1990s 10.57 9.95 10.97 10
2000s 7.42 5.52 9.52 10
2010s 4.77 4.27 5.31 10
2020s 4.05 3.88 4.21 5

Countries ranked near Kenya

  1. 40 Congo, Republic of 3.91 compare
  2. 41 Turkmenistan 3.9 compare
  3. 42 Comoros, Union of the 3.9 compare
  4. 44 Yemen, Republic of 3.81 compare
  5. 45 Palestine, State of 3.79 compare
  6. 46 Rwanda 3.77 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 Kenya?
Child mortality vs level of prosperity regression in Kenya was 3.88 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest child mortality vs level of prosperity regression recorded in Kenya?
The highest recorded value was 30.02 in 1952.
What is the lowest child mortality vs level of prosperity regression recorded in Kenya?
The lowest recorded value was 3.88 in 2024.
How does Kenya rank for child mortality vs level of prosperity regression?
Kenya ranks 43rd out of 195 countries with data for 2024.
Is child mortality vs level of prosperity regression rising or falling in Kenya?
Over the last ten years it is down 19.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Kenya 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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