Child mortality vs share of children immunized against diphtheria in Palau
Palau: Child mortality vs share of children immunized against diphtheria was 2.14 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
2.14
Change on year
down 2.3%
World rank
73rd
of 198 countries
All-time high
9.7
in 1965
All-time low
1.95
in 2011
Years of data
60
1965–2024
Child mortality vs share of children immunized against diphtheria in Palau, 1965–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, child mortality vs share of children immunized against diphtheria in Palau stood at 2.14.
The figure is down 2.3% on the previous year and up 3.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, child mortality vs share of children immunized against diphtheria in Palau peaked at 9.7 in 1965 and was at its lowest, 1.95, in 2011.
That places Palau 73rd out of 198 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.
Child mortality vs share of children immunized against diphtheria in Palau, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 9.7 | — |
| 1966 | 9.39 | -3.2% |
| 1967 | 9.06 | -3.5% |
| 1968 | 8.74 | -3.5% |
| 1969 | 8.41 | -3.8% |
| 1970 | 8.06 | -4.2% |
| 1971 | 7.68 | -4.7% |
| 1972 | 7.28 | -5.2% |
| 1973 | 6.87 | -5.6% |
| 1974 | 6.46 | -6.0% |
| 1975 | 6.07 | -6.0% |
| 1976 | 5.71 | -6.0% |
| 1977 | 5.38 | -5.8% |
| 1978 | 5.1 | -5.3% |
| 1979 | 4.84 | -5.0% |
| 1980 | 4.62 | -4.5% |
| 1981 | 4.43 | -4.1% |
| 1982 | 4.27 | -3.7% |
| 1983 | 4.13 | -3.3% |
| 1984 | 4 | -3.1% |
| 1985 | 3.9 | -2.6% |
| 1986 | 3.81 | -2.2% |
| 1987 | 3.73 | -2.1% |
| 1988 | 3.67 | -1.8% |
| 1989 | 3.61 | -1.6% |
| 1990 | 3.55 | -1.7% |
| 1991 | 3.48 | -1.7% |
| 1992 | 3.41 | -2.1% |
| 1993 | 3.33 | -2.3% |
| 1994 | 3.24 | -2.7% |
| 1995 | 3.15 | -2.9% |
| 1996 | 3.05 | -3.2% |
| 1997 | 2.95 | -3.2% |
| 1998 | 2.85 | -3.4% |
| 1999 | 2.75 | -3.5% |
| 2000 | 2.65 | -3.6% |
| 2001 | 2.55 | -3.6% |
| 2002 | 2.46 | -3.6% |
| 2003 | 2.37 | -3.6% |
| 2004 | 2.29 | -3.6% |
| 2005 | 2.21 | -3.5% |
| 2006 | 2.13 | -3.4% |
| 2007 | 2.06 | -3.2% |
| 2008 | 2.01 | -2.6% |
| 2009 | 1.97 | -1.9% |
| 2010 | 1.95 | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 1.95 | -0.1% |
| 2012 | 1.97 | +1.0% |
| 2013 | 2.01 | +2.1% |
| 2014 | 2.06 | +2.6% |
| 2015 | 2.13 | +3.1% |
| 2016 | 2.19 | +3.1% |
| 2017 | 2.25 | +2.8% |
| 2018 | 2.29 | +1.5% |
| 2019 | 2.3 | +0.6% |
| 2020 | 2.29 | -0.3% |
| 2021 | 2.27 | -1.0% |
| 2022 | 2.24 | -1.4% |
| 2023 | 2.19 | -2.2% |
| 2024 | 2.14 | -2.3% |
Palau compared with similar countries
- Palau's 2.14 is above the median for high income countries, which is 0.4653, 4.6× the median. (65 countries reporting)
- Palau's 2.14 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 1.73, 1.2× the median. (29 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 9.06 | 8.41 | 9.7 | 5 |
| 1970s | 6.35 | 4.84 | 8.06 | 10 |
| 1980s | 4.02 | 3.61 | 4.62 | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.17 | 2.75 | 3.55 | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.27 | 1.97 | 2.65 | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.11 | 1.95 | 2.3 | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.23 | 2.14 | 2.29 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Palau
More health data for Palau
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -100 % change on previous year (2087)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.2689 % change on previous year (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 0 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -2.12 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0261 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -0.998 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per capita 0.0281 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is child mortality vs share of children immunized against diphtheria in Palau?
- Child mortality vs share of children immunized against diphtheria in Palau was 2.14 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest child mortality vs share of children immunized against diphtheria recorded in Palau?
- The highest recorded value was 9.7 in 1965.
- What is the lowest child mortality vs share of children immunized against diphtheria recorded in Palau?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.95 in 2011.
- How does Palau rank for child mortality vs share of children immunized against diphtheria?
- Palau ranks 73rd out of 198 countries with data for 2024.
- Is child mortality vs share of children immunized against diphtheria rising or falling in Palau?
- Over the last ten years it is up 3.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Palau 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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