Child mortality vs share of children immunized against diphtheria in Senegal
Senegal: Child mortality vs share of children immunized against diphtheria was 3.65 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
3.65
Change on year
down 4.5%
World rank
50th
of 198 countries
All-time high
37.06
in 1944
All-time low
3.65
in 2024
Years of data
81
1944–2024
Child mortality vs share of children immunized against diphtheria in Senegal, 1944–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for child mortality vs share of children immunized against diphtheria in Senegal is 3.65, measured in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 81 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 4.5% on the previous year and down 32.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, child mortality vs share of children immunized against diphtheria in Senegal peaked at 37.06 in 1944 and was at its lowest, 3.65, in 2024.
That places Senegal 50th out of 198 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.
Child mortality vs share of children immunized against diphtheria in Senegal, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1944 | 37.06 | — |
| 1945 | 36.55 | -1.4% |
| 1946 | 35.96 | -1.6% |
| 1947 | 35.4 | -1.6% |
| 1948 | 34.88 | -1.5% |
| 1949 | 34.32 | -1.6% |
| 1950 | 33.74 | -1.7% |
| 1951 | 33.18 | -1.7% |
| 1952 | 32.63 | -1.6% |
| 1953 | 32.05 | -1.8% |
| 1954 | 31.52 | -1.7% |
| 1955 | 31 | -1.6% |
| 1956 | 30.53 | -1.5% |
| 1957 | 30.12 | -1.3% |
| 1958 | 29.82 | -1.0% |
| 1959 | 29.62 | -0.6% |
| 1960 | 29.53 | -0.3% |
| 1961 | 29.54 | +0.0% |
| 1962 | 29.6 | +0.2% |
| 1963 | 29.68 | +0.3% |
| 1964 | 29.73 | +0.2% |
| 1965 | 29.74 | +0.0% |
| 1966 | 29.69 | -0.2% |
| 1967 | 29.59 | -0.3% |
| 1968 | 29.43 | -0.6% |
| 1969 | 29.19 | -0.8% |
| 1970 | 28.83 | -1.2% |
| 1971 | 28.35 | -1.7% |
| 1972 | 27.73 | -2.2% |
| 1973 | 27.01 | -2.6% |
| 1974 | 26.19 | -3.0% |
| 1975 | 25.27 | -3.5% |
| 1976 | 24.22 | -4.2% |
| 1977 | 23.13 | -4.5% |
| 1978 | 22.11 | -4.4% |
| 1979 | 21.2 | -4.1% |
| 1980 | 20.42 | -3.7% |
| 1981 | 19.76 | -3.2% |
| 1982 | 19.17 | -3.0% |
| 1983 | 18.57 | -3.2% |
| 1984 | 17.89 | -3.7% |
| 1985 | 17.11 | -4.3% |
| 1986 | 16.26 | -5.0% |
| 1987 | 15.43 | -5.1% |
| 1988 | 14.69 | -4.8% |
| 1989 | 14.12 | -3.9% |
| 1990 | 13.72 | -2.8% |
| 1991 | 13.52 | -1.5% |
| 1992 | 13.46 | -0.4% |
| 1993 | 13.5 | +0.3% |
| 1994 | 13.6 | +0.7% |
| 1995 | 13.7 | +0.7% |
| 1996 | 13.78 | +0.6% |
| 1997 | 13.79 | +0.1% |
| 1998 | 13.67 | -0.9% |
| 1999 | 13.38 | -2.1% |
| 2000 | 12.89 | -3.7% |
| 2001 | 12.17 | -5.5% |
| 2002 | 11.32 | -7.0% |
| 2003 | 10.42 | -7.9% |
| 2004 | 9.55 | -8.3% |
| 2005 | 8.76 | -8.3% |
| 2006 | 8.08 | -7.8% |
| 2007 | 7.5 | -7.2% |
| 2008 | 7.01 | -6.5% |
| 2009 | 6.61 | -5.7% |
| 2010 | 6.28 | -5.1% |
| 2011 | 6 | -4.5% |
| 2012 | 5.76 | -4.0% |
| 2013 | 5.55 | -3.6% |
| 2014 | 5.37 | -3.2% |
| 2015 | 5.22 | -2.8% |
| 2016 | 5.08 | -2.7% |
| 2017 | 4.94 | -2.7% |
| 2018 | 4.79 | -3.1% |
| 2019 | 4.62 | -3.7% |
| 2020 | 4.42 | -4.2% |
| 2021 | 4.22 | -4.7% |
| 2022 | 4.01 | -4.9% |
| 2023 | 3.82 | -4.6% |
| 2024 | 3.65 | -4.5% |
Senegal compared with similar countries
- Senegal's 3.65 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 3.69, 99% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Senegal's 3.65 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 4.89, 75% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 35.7 | 34.32 | 37.06 | 6 |
| 1950s | 31.42 | 29.62 | 33.74 | 10 |
| 1960s | 29.57 | 29.19 | 29.74 | 10 |
| 1970s | 25.41 | 21.2 | 28.83 | 10 |
| 1980s | 17.34 | 14.12 | 20.42 | 10 |
| 1990s | 13.61 | 13.38 | 13.79 | 10 |
| 2000s | 9.43 | 6.61 | 12.89 | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.36 | 4.62 | 6.28 | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.03 | 3.65 | 4.42 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Senegal
More health data for Senegal
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.58 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.7598 % change on previous year (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 2,496 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 3 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 2.42 % 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 0.0658 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 1.29 % 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 0.0684 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is child mortality vs share of children immunized against diphtheria in Senegal?
- Child mortality vs share of children immunized against diphtheria in Senegal was 3.65 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest child mortality vs share of children immunized against diphtheria recorded in Senegal?
- The highest recorded value was 37.06 in 1944.
- What is the lowest child mortality vs share of children immunized against diphtheria recorded in Senegal?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.65 in 2024.
- How does Senegal rank for child mortality vs share of children immunized against diphtheria?
- Senegal ranks 50th out of 198 countries with data for 2024.
- Is child mortality vs share of children immunized against diphtheria rising or falling in Senegal?
- Over the last ten years it is down 32.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Senegal 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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