Correlation between child mortality and mean years of schooling in Fiji
Fiji: Correlation between child mortality and mean years of schooling was 2.91 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
2.91
Change on year
down 0.1%
World rank
60th
of 199 countries
All-time high
12.67
in 1950
All-time low
2.06
in 2014
Years of data
75
1950–2024
Correlation between child mortality and mean years of schooling for in Fiji, 1950–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for correlation between child mortality and mean years of schooling for in Fiji is 2.91, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 0.1% on the previous year and up 41.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, correlation between child mortality and mean years of schooling for in Fiji peaked at 12.67 in 1950 and was at its lowest, 2.06, in 2014.
Fiji ranks 60th of 199 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.
Correlation between child mortality and mean years of schooling in Fiji, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 12.67 | — |
| 1951 | 12.24 | -3.3% |
| 1952 | 11.76 | -4.0% |
| 1953 | 11.24 | -4.4% |
| 1954 | 10.71 | -4.7% |
| 1955 | 10.18 | -5.0% |
| 1956 | 9.67 | -5.1% |
| 1957 | 9.19 | -4.9% |
| 1958 | 8.74 | -4.9% |
| 1959 | 8.32 | -4.8% |
| 1960 | 7.92 | -4.7% |
| 1961 | 7.55 | -4.7% |
| 1962 | 7.21 | -4.5% |
| 1963 | 6.89 | -4.4% |
| 1964 | 6.6 | -4.3% |
| 1965 | 6.34 | -3.9% |
| 1966 | 6.12 | -3.5% |
| 1967 | 5.94 | -2.9% |
| 1968 | 5.81 | -2.2% |
| 1969 | 5.72 | -1.5% |
| 1970 | 5.66 | -1.1% |
| 1971 | 5.63 | -0.6% |
| 1972 | 5.6 | -0.5% |
| 1973 | 5.56 | -0.7% |
| 1974 | 5.49 | -1.3% |
| 1975 | 5.39 | -1.9% |
| 1976 | 5.25 | -2.5% |
| 1977 | 5.08 | -3.3% |
| 1978 | 4.88 | -3.9% |
| 1979 | 4.67 | -4.4% |
| 1980 | 4.45 | -4.7% |
| 1981 | 4.23 | -4.8% |
| 1982 | 4.03 | -4.8% |
| 1983 | 3.84 | -4.6% |
| 1984 | 3.67 | -4.5% |
| 1985 | 3.51 | -4.2% |
| 1986 | 3.37 | -4.0% |
| 1987 | 3.24 | -3.9% |
| 1988 | 3.12 | -3.8% |
| 1989 | 3 | -3.8% |
| 1990 | 2.88 | -3.8% |
| 1991 | 2.78 | -3.7% |
| 1992 | 2.67 | -3.7% |
| 1993 | 2.59 | -3.3% |
| 1994 | 2.51 | -3.0% |
| 1995 | 2.44 | -2.7% |
| 1996 | 2.38 | -2.4% |
| 1997 | 2.34 | -1.9% |
| 1998 | 2.3 | -1.5% |
| 1999 | 2.28 | -1.1% |
| 2000 | 2.26 | -0.6% |
| 2001 | 2.26 | -0.2% |
| 2002 | 2.27 | +0.3% |
| 2003 | 2.28 | +0.7% |
| 2004 | 2.31 | +1.1% |
| 2005 | 2.33 | +1.1% |
| 2006 | 2.35 | +0.7% |
| 2007 | 2.35 | -0.0% |
| 2008 | 2.32 | -1.1% |
| 2009 | 2.28 | -2.0% |
| 2010 | 2.22 | -2.6% |
| 2011 | 2.16 | -2.8% |
| 2012 | 2.1 | -2.5% |
| 2013 | 2.07 | -1.6% |
| 2014 | 2.06 | -0.2% |
| 2015 | 2.09 | +1.4% |
| 2016 | 2.16 | +3.4% |
| 2017 | 2.27 | +5.1% |
| 2018 | 2.42 | +6.2% |
| 2019 | 2.57 | +6.5% |
| 2020 | 2.72 | +5.7% |
| 2021 | 2.83 | +4.0% |
| 2022 | 2.89 | +2.3% |
| 2023 | 2.92 | +0.7% |
| 2024 | 2.91 | -0.1% |
Fiji compared with similar countries
- Fiji's 2.91 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1.3, 2.2× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Fiji's 2.91 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 1.72, 1.7× the median. (30 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 10.47 | 8.32 | 12.67 | 10 |
| 1960s | 6.61 | 5.72 | 7.92 | 10 |
| 1970s | 5.32 | 4.67 | 5.66 | 10 |
| 1980s | 3.65 | 3 | 4.45 | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.52 | 2.28 | 2.88 | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.3 | 2.26 | 2.35 | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.21 | 2.06 | 2.57 | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.85 | 2.72 | 2.92 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Fiji
- 57 Dominican Republic 3.06 compare
- 58 Bangladesh 3.05 compare
- 59 Laos 2.94 compare
- 61 Tajikistan 2.81 compare
- 62 Marshall Islands 2.67 compare
- 63 India 2.66 compare
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- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -0.8116 % change on previous year (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is correlation between child mortality and mean years of schooling for in Fiji?
- Correlation between child mortality and mean years of schooling for in Fiji was 2.91 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest correlation between child mortality and mean years of schooling for recorded in Fiji?
- The highest recorded value was 12.67 in 1950.
- What is the lowest correlation between child mortality and mean years of schooling for recorded in Fiji?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.06 in 2014.
- How does Fiji rank for correlation between child mortality and mean years of schooling for?
- Fiji ranks 60th out of 199 countries with data for 2024.
- Is correlation between child mortality and mean years of schooling for rising or falling in Fiji?
- Over the last ten years it is up 41.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Fiji data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Correlation between child mortality and mean years of schooling for those aged 15 and older. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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