Child mortality vs share of children immunized against diphtheria in Mexico
Mexico: Child mortality vs share of children immunized against diphtheria was 1.31 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
1.31
Change on year
down 2.8%
World rank
106th
of 198 countries
All-time high
24.32
in 1951
All-time low
1.31
in 2024
Years of data
74
1951–2024
Child mortality vs share of children immunized against diphtheria in Mexico, 1951–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, child mortality vs share of children immunized against diphtheria in Mexico stood at 1.31. That is the lowest value across all 74 years on record.
That represents a change of down 2.8% on the previous year and down 23.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, child mortality vs share of children immunized against diphtheria in Mexico peaked at 24.32 in 1951 and was at its lowest, 1.31, in 2024.
Mexico ranks 106th of 198 countries on this measure, 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 share of children immunized against diphtheria in Mexico, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1951 | 24.32 | — |
| 1952 | 23.06 | -5.2% |
| 1953 | 21.87 | -5.2% |
| 1954 | 20.76 | -5.1% |
| 1955 | 19.7 | -5.1% |
| 1956 | 18.71 | -5.1% |
| 1957 | 17.78 | -4.9% |
| 1958 | 16.95 | -4.7% |
| 1959 | 16.17 | -4.6% |
| 1960 | 15.47 | -4.3% |
| 1961 | 14.81 | -4.2% |
| 1962 | 14.23 | -3.9% |
| 1963 | 13.68 | -3.8% |
| 1964 | 13.18 | -3.6% |
| 1965 | 12.72 | -3.5% |
| 1966 | 12.28 | -3.5% |
| 1967 | 11.86 | -3.4% |
| 1968 | 11.46 | -3.3% |
| 1969 | 11.07 | -3.4% |
| 1970 | 10.69 | -3.5% |
| 1971 | 10.31 | -3.5% |
| 1972 | 9.94 | -3.6% |
| 1973 | 9.57 | -3.6% |
| 1974 | 9.21 | -3.8% |
| 1975 | 8.86 | -3.8% |
| 1976 | 8.52 | -3.9% |
| 1977 | 8.18 | -4.0% |
| 1978 | 7.85 | -4.1% |
| 1979 | 7.51 | -4.3% |
| 1980 | 7.18 | -4.4% |
| 1981 | 6.85 | -4.5% |
| 1982 | 6.54 | -4.6% |
| 1983 | 6.24 | -4.6% |
| 1984 | 5.95 | -4.6% |
| 1985 | 5.69 | -4.5% |
| 1986 | 5.43 | -4.6% |
| 1987 | 5.18 | -4.6% |
| 1988 | 4.94 | -4.6% |
| 1989 | 4.71 | -4.7% |
| 1990 | 4.49 | -4.7% |
| 1991 | 4.27 | -4.7% |
| 1992 | 4.07 | -4.8% |
| 1993 | 3.87 | -4.8% |
| 1994 | 3.69 | -4.8% |
| 1995 | 3.51 | -4.9% |
| 1996 | 3.34 | -4.8% |
| 1997 | 3.18 | -4.9% |
| 1998 | 3.02 | -4.8% |
| 1999 | 2.88 | -4.8% |
| 2000 | 2.74 | -4.7% |
| 2001 | 2.62 | -4.6% |
| 2002 | 2.5 | -4.5% |
| 2003 | 2.39 | -4.3% |
| 2004 | 2.3 | -4.0% |
| 2005 | 2.21 | -3.7% |
| 2006 | 2.13 | -3.5% |
| 2007 | 2.07 | -3.2% |
| 2008 | 2 | -3.0% |
| 2009 | 1.95 | -2.8% |
| 2010 | 1.89 | -2.7% |
| 2011 | 1.84 | -2.7% |
| 2012 | 1.79 | -2.7% |
| 2013 | 1.75 | -2.6% |
| 2014 | 1.7 | -2.6% |
| 2015 | 1.66 | -2.6% |
| 2016 | 1.62 | -2.5% |
| 2017 | 1.58 | -2.5% |
| 2018 | 1.54 | -2.6% |
| 2019 | 1.5 | -2.5% |
| 2020 | 1.46 | -2.5% |
| 2021 | 1.42 | -2.6% |
| 2022 | 1.38 | -2.8% |
| 2023 | 1.34 | -2.8% |
| 2024 | 1.31 | -2.8% |
Mexico compared with similar countries
- Mexico's 1.31 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1.3, 1.0× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Mexico's 1.31 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 1.31, 1.0× the median. (35 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 19.93 | 16.17 | 24.32 | 9 |
| 1960s | 13.08 | 11.07 | 15.47 | 10 |
| 1970s | 9.07 | 7.51 | 10.69 | 10 |
| 1980s | 5.87 | 4.71 | 7.18 | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.63 | 2.88 | 4.49 | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.29 | 1.95 | 2.74 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.69 | 1.5 | 1.89 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.38 | 1.31 | 1.46 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Mexico
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Frequently asked questions
- What is child mortality vs share of children immunized against diphtheria in Mexico?
- Child mortality vs share of children immunized against diphtheria in Mexico was 1.31 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest child mortality vs share of children immunized against diphtheria recorded in Mexico?
- The highest recorded value was 24.32 in 1951.
- What is the lowest child mortality vs share of children immunized against diphtheria recorded in Mexico?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.31 in 2024.
- How does Mexico rank for child mortality vs share of children immunized against diphtheria?
- Mexico ranks 106th out of 198 countries with data for 2024.
- Is child mortality vs share of children immunized against diphtheria rising or falling in Mexico?
- Over the last ten years it is down 23.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mexico data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Child mortality vs share of children immunized against diphtheria pertussis and tetanus. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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