Child mortality in Jamaica
Jamaica: Child mortality was 1.78 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
1.78
Change on year
down 1.7%
World rank
82nd
of 200 countries
All-time high
36.41
in 1907
All-time low
1.78
in 2024
Years of data
146
1879–2024
Child mortality in Jamaica, 1879–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, child mortality in Jamaica stood at 1.78. That is the lowest value across all 146 years on record.
The figure is down 1.7% on the previous year and down 5.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, child mortality in Jamaica peaked at 36.41 in 1907 and was at its lowest, 1.78, in 2024.
Jamaica ranks 82nd of 200 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 in Jamaica, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1879 | 26.52 | — |
| 1880 | 32.04 | +20.8% |
| 1881 | 28.11 | -12.3% |
| 1882 | 22.59 | -19.6% |
| 1883 | 24.79 | +9.7% |
| 1884 | 27 | +8.9% |
| 1885 | 25.85 | -4.3% |
| 1886 | 24.97 | -3.4% |
| 1887 | 27.62 | +10.6% |
| 1888 | 26.35 | -4.6% |
| 1889 | 28.44 | +7.9% |
| 1890 | 30.57 | +7.5% |
| 1891 | 28.44 | -7.0% |
| 1892 | 26.68 | -6.2% |
| 1893 | 27.47 | +3.0% |
| 1894 | 27.32 | -0.5% |
| 1895 | 28.93 | +5.9% |
| 1896 | 28.6 | -1.1% |
| 1897 | 28.77 | +0.6% |
| 1898 | 28.44 | -1.1% |
| 1899 | 27.62 | -2.9% |
| 1900 | 28.27 | +2.4% |
| 1901 | 26.52 | -6.2% |
| 1902 | 26.35 | -0.6% |
| 1903 | 30.41 | +15.4% |
| 1904 | 31.39 | +3.2% |
| 1905 | 26.85 | -14.5% |
| 1906 | 32.2 | +19.9% |
| 1907 | 36.41 | +13.1% |
| 1908 | 27.94 | -23.3% |
| 1909 | 28.44 | +1.8% |
| 1910 | 28.93 | +1.7% |
| 1911 | 30.57 | +5.7% |
| 1912 | 31.55 | +3.2% |
| 1913 | 27.94 | -11.4% |
| 1914 | 27.16 | -2.8% |
| 1915 | 28.6 | +5.3% |
| 1916 | 28.6 | +0.0% |
| 1917 | 30.08 | +5.2% |
| 1918 | 28.6 | -4.9% |
| 1919 | 26.35 | -7.9% |
| 1920 | 28.11 | +6.7% |
| 1921 | 32.04 | +14.0% |
| 1922 | 28.77 | -10.2% |
| 1923 | 27.78 | -3.4% |
| 1924 | 26.19 | -5.7% |
| 1925 | 28.11 | +7.3% |
| 1926 | 27.32 | -2.8% |
| 1927 | 28.11 | +2.9% |
| 1928 | 25.5 | -9.3% |
| 1929 | 26.02 | +2.0% |
| 1930 | 22.59 | -13.2% |
| 1931 | 24.97 | +10.5% |
| 1932 | 22.59 | -9.5% |
| 1933 | 24.25 | +7.3% |
| 1934 | 20.91 | -13.8% |
| 1935 | 22.03 | +5.4% |
| 1936 | 20.72 | -5.9% |
| 1937 | 18.28 | -11.8% |
| 1938 | 20.35 | +11.3% |
| 1939 | 18.84 | -7.4% |
| 1940 | 17.16 | -8.9% |
| 1941 | 15.66 | -8.7% |
| 1942 | 14.56 | -7.0% |
| 1943 | 13.66 | -6.2% |
| 1944 | 14.74 | +7.9% |
| 1945 | 15.3 | +3.8% |
| 1946 | 14.51 | -5.2% |
| 1947 | 13.96 | -3.8% |
| 1948 | 13.43 | -3.8% |
| 1949 | 13 | -3.2% |
| 1950 | 14.05 | +8.1% |
| 1951 | 13.32 | -5.2% |
| 1952 | 12.56 | -5.7% |
| 1953 | 11.91 | -5.2% |
| 1954 | 11.28 | -5.3% |
| 1955 | 10.69 | -5.2% |
| 1956 | 10.13 | -5.2% |
| 1957 | 9.6 | -5.2% |
| 1958 | 9.09 | -5.3% |
| 1959 | 8.62 | -5.2% |
| 1960 | 8.2 | -4.9% |
| 1961 | 7.82 | -4.6% |
| 1962 | 7.48 | -4.3% |
| 1963 | 7.18 | -4.0% |
| 1964 | 6.92 | -3.6% |
| 1965 | 6.69 | -3.3% |
| 1966 | 6.48 | -3.1% |
| 1967 | 6.27 | -3.2% |
| 1968 | 6.06 | -3.3% |
| 1969 | 5.84 | -3.6% |
| 1970 | 5.61 | -3.9% |
| 1971 | 5.38 | -4.1% |
| 1972 | 5.14 | -4.5% |
| 1973 | 4.91 | -4.5% |
| 1974 | 4.69 | -4.5% |
| 1975 | 4.5 | -4.1% |
| 1976 | 4.32 | -4.0% |
| 1977 | 4.16 | -3.7% |
| 1978 | 4.01 | -3.6% |
| 1979 | 3.88 | -3.2% |
| 1980 | 3.75 | -3.4% |
| 1981 | 3.62 | -3.5% |
| 1982 | 3.5 | -3.3% |
| 1983 | 3.39 | -3.1% |
| 1984 | 3.29 | -2.9% |
| 1985 | 3.2 | -2.7% |
| 1986 | 3.1 | -3.1% |
| 1987 | 3.02 | -2.6% |
| 1988 | 2.94 | -2.6% |
| 1989 | 2.87 | -2.4% |
| 1990 | 2.8 | -2.4% |
| 1991 | 2.73 | -2.5% |
| 1992 | 2.65 | -2.9% |
| 1993 | 2.58 | -2.6% |
| 1994 | 2.5 | -3.1% |
| 1995 | 2.43 | -2.8% |
| 1996 | 2.34 | -3.7% |
| 1997 | 2.26 | -3.4% |
| 1998 | 2.19 | -3.1% |
| 1999 | 2.11 | -3.7% |
| 2000 | 2.05 | -2.8% |
| 2001 | 2 | -2.4% |
| 2002 | 1.96 | -2.0% |
| 2003 | 1.93 | -1.5% |
| 2004 | 1.91 | -1.0% |
| 2005 | 1.91 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 1.91 | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 1.91 | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 1.91 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 1.91 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 1.9 | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 1.9 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 1.89 | -0.5% |
| 2013 | 1.89 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 1.88 | -0.5% |
| 2015 | 1.87 | -0.5% |
| 2016 | 1.87 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 1.87 | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 1.87 | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 1.88 | +0.5% |
| 2020 | 1.87 | -0.5% |
| 2021 | 1.86 | -0.5% |
| 2022 | 1.84 | -1.1% |
| 2023 | 1.81 | -1.6% |
| 2024 | 1.78 | -1.7% |
Jamaica compared with similar countries
- Jamaica's 1.78 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1.3, 1.4× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Jamaica's 1.78 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 1.31, 1.4× the median. (35 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1870s | 26.52 | 26.52 | 26.52 | 1 |
| 1880s | 26.78 | 22.59 | 32.04 | 10 |
| 1890s | 28.28 | 26.68 | 30.57 | 10 |
| 1900s | 29.48 | 26.35 | 36.41 | 10 |
| 1910s | 28.84 | 26.35 | 31.55 | 10 |
| 1920s | 27.79 | 25.5 | 32.04 | 10 |
| 1930s | 21.55 | 18.28 | 24.97 | 10 |
| 1940s | 14.6 | 13 | 17.16 | 10 |
| 1950s | 11.12 | 8.62 | 14.05 | 10 |
| 1960s | 6.89 | 5.84 | 8.2 | 10 |
| 1970s | 4.66 | 3.88 | 5.61 | 10 |
| 1980s | 3.27 | 2.87 | 3.75 | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.46 | 2.11 | 2.8 | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.94 | 1.91 | 2.05 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.88 | 1.87 | 1.9 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.83 | 1.78 | 1.87 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Jamaica
More health data for Jamaica
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -3.12 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -0.3325 % change on previous year (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 31 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -1.64 % 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 0.0278 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -1.6 % 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 0.0288 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is child mortality in Jamaica?
- Child mortality in Jamaica was 1.78 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest child mortality recorded in Jamaica?
- The highest recorded value was 36.41 in 1907.
- What is the lowest child mortality recorded in Jamaica?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.78 in 2024.
- How does Jamaica rank for child mortality?
- Jamaica ranks 82nd out of 200 countries with data for 2024.
- Is child mortality rising or falling in Jamaica?
- Over the last ten years it is down 5.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Jamaica data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Child mortality. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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