Child mortality in Turks and Caicos Islands
Turks and Caicos Islands: Child mortality was 0.47 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
0.47
Change on year
down 2.1%
World rank
163rd
of 200 countries
All-time high
14.73
in 1959
All-time low
0.47
in 2024
Years of data
66
1959–2024
Child mortality in Turks and Caicos Islands, 1959–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for child mortality in Turks and Caicos Islands is 0.47, measured in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 66 years on record.
The figure is down 2.1% on the previous year and down 26.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, child mortality in Turks and Caicos Islands peaked at 14.73 in 1959 and was at its lowest, 0.47, in 2024.
Turks and Caicos Islands ranks 163rd of 200 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Child mortality in Turks and Caicos Islands, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1959 | 14.73 | — |
| 1960 | 13.72 | -6.9% |
| 1961 | 12.8 | -6.7% |
| 1962 | 11.94 | -6.7% |
| 1963 | 11.14 | -6.7% |
| 1964 | 10.39 | -6.7% |
| 1965 | 9.7 | -6.6% |
| 1966 | 9.06 | -6.6% |
| 1967 | 8.46 | -6.6% |
| 1968 | 7.91 | -6.5% |
| 1969 | 7.39 | -6.6% |
| 1970 | 6.92 | -6.4% |
| 1971 | 6.48 | -6.4% |
| 1972 | 6.07 | -6.3% |
| 1973 | 5.69 | -6.3% |
| 1974 | 5.34 | -6.2% |
| 1975 | 5.01 | -6.2% |
| 1976 | 4.71 | -6.0% |
| 1977 | 4.43 | -5.9% |
| 1978 | 4.16 | -6.1% |
| 1979 | 3.92 | -5.8% |
| 1980 | 3.7 | -5.6% |
| 1981 | 3.48 | -5.9% |
| 1982 | 3.28 | -5.7% |
| 1983 | 3.1 | -5.5% |
| 1984 | 2.93 | -5.5% |
| 1985 | 2.76 | -5.8% |
| 1986 | 2.61 | -5.4% |
| 1987 | 2.47 | -5.4% |
| 1988 | 2.33 | -5.7% |
| 1989 | 2.2 | -5.6% |
| 1990 | 2.08 | -5.5% |
| 1991 | 1.97 | -5.3% |
| 1992 | 1.86 | -5.6% |
| 1993 | 1.76 | -5.4% |
| 1994 | 1.66 | -5.7% |
| 1995 | 1.57 | -5.4% |
| 1996 | 1.48 | -5.7% |
| 1997 | 1.4 | -5.4% |
| 1998 | 1.32 | -5.7% |
| 1999 | 1.25 | -5.3% |
| 2000 | 1.17 | -6.4% |
| 2001 | 1.11 | -5.1% |
| 2002 | 1.05 | -5.4% |
| 2003 | 0.99 | -5.7% |
| 2004 | 0.94 | -5.1% |
| 2005 | 0.89 | -5.3% |
| 2006 | 0.85 | -4.5% |
| 2007 | 0.81 | -4.7% |
| 2008 | 0.78 | -3.7% |
| 2009 | 0.75 | -3.8% |
| 2010 | 0.73 | -2.7% |
| 2011 | 0.7 | -4.1% |
| 2012 | 0.68 | -2.9% |
| 2013 | 0.66 | -2.9% |
| 2014 | 0.64 | -3.0% |
| 2015 | 0.62 | -3.1% |
| 2016 | 0.6 | -3.2% |
| 2017 | 0.58 | -3.3% |
| 2018 | 0.56 | -3.4% |
| 2019 | 0.55 | -1.8% |
| 2020 | 0.53 | -3.6% |
| 2021 | 0.51 | -3.8% |
| 2022 | 0.5 | -2.0% |
| 2023 | 0.48 | -4.0% |
| 2024 | 0.47 | -2.1% |
Turks and Caicos Islands compared with similar countries
- Turks and Caicos Islands's 0.47 is above the median for high income countries, which is 0.47, 1.0× the median. (65 countries reporting)
- Turks and Caicos Islands's 0.47 is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 1.31, 36% of the median. (35 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 14.73 | 14.73 | 14.73 | 1 |
| 1960s | 10.25 | 7.39 | 13.72 | 10 |
| 1970s | 5.27 | 3.92 | 6.92 | 10 |
| 1980s | 2.89 | 2.2 | 3.7 | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.64 | 1.25 | 2.08 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.934 | 0.75 | 1.17 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.632 | 0.55 | 0.73 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.498 | 0.47 | 0.53 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Turks and Caicos Islands
- 160 Russian Federation 0.52 compare
- 161 Cyprus 0.5 compare
- 162 United Arab Emirates 0.48 compare
- 163 New Zealand 0.47 compare
- 163 United Kingdom 0.47 compare
- 166 France 0.43 compare
More health data for Turks and Caicos Islands
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -100 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates 1,416 (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 0 (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -0.3379 % change on previous year (2090)
- Age population, age 15, female, interpolated 280 (2025)
- Population ages 15-64, total 33,898 (2025)
- Age population, age 12, male, interpolated 226 (2025)
- Age population, age 13, female, interpolated 242 (2025)
- Age population, age 11, male, interpolated 228 (2025)
- Age population, age 13, male, interpolated 203 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is child mortality in Turks and Caicos Islands?
- Child mortality in Turks and Caicos Islands was 0.47 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest child mortality recorded in Turks and Caicos Islands?
- The highest recorded value was 14.73 in 1959.
- What is the lowest child mortality recorded in Turks and Caicos Islands?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.47 in 2024.
- How does Turks and Caicos Islands rank for child mortality?
- Turks and Caicos Islands ranks 163rd out of 200 countries with data for 2024.
- Is child mortality rising or falling in Turks and Caicos Islands?
- Over the last ten years it is down 26.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Turks and Caicos Islands 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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