Deaths by age group in Guinea-Bissau
Guinea-Bissau: Deaths by age group was 4 deaths in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
4 deaths
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
171st
of 236 countries
All-time high
11 deaths
in 1992
All-time low
0 deaths
in 1950
Years of data
74
1950–2023
Deaths by age group in Guinea-Bissau, 1950–2023
Source: UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in deaths.
Analysis
In 2023, deaths by age group in Guinea-Bissau stood at 4 deaths.
That represents a change of down 20.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, deaths by age group in Guinea-Bissau peaked at 11 deaths in 1992 and was at its lowest, 0 deaths, in 1950.
Guinea-Bissau ranks 171st of 236 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.
Deaths by age group in Guinea-Bissau, year by year
| Year | deaths | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 0 deaths | — |
| 1951 | 0 deaths | — |
| 1952 | 0 deaths | — |
| 1953 | 0 deaths | — |
| 1954 | 0 deaths | — |
| 1955 | 0 deaths | — |
| 1956 | 0 deaths | — |
| 1957 | 0 deaths | — |
| 1958 | 0 deaths | — |
| 1959 | 1 deaths | — |
| 1960 | 1 deaths | +0.0% |
| 1961 | 1 deaths | +0.0% |
| 1962 | 1 deaths | +0.0% |
| 1963 | 1 deaths | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 1 deaths | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 1 deaths | +0.0% |
| 1966 | 1 deaths | +0.0% |
| 1967 | 1 deaths | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 0 deaths | -100.0% |
| 1969 | 0 deaths | — |
| 1970 | 0 deaths | — |
| 1971 | 0 deaths | — |
| 1972 | 0 deaths | — |
| 1973 | 0 deaths | — |
| 1974 | 0 deaths | — |
| 1975 | 0 deaths | — |
| 1976 | 0 deaths | — |
| 1977 | 0 deaths | — |
| 1978 | 1 deaths | — |
| 1979 | 1 deaths | +0.0% |
| 1980 | 3 deaths | +200.0% |
| 1981 | 4 deaths | +33.3% |
| 1982 | 5 deaths | +25.0% |
| 1983 | 6 deaths | +20.0% |
| 1984 | 6 deaths | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 7 deaths | +16.7% |
| 1986 | 8 deaths | +14.3% |
| 1987 | 8 deaths | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 9 deaths | +12.5% |
| 1989 | 10 deaths | +11.1% |
| 1990 | 10 deaths | +0.0% |
| 1991 | 10 deaths | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 11 deaths | +10.0% |
| 1993 | 11 deaths | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 11 deaths | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 11 deaths | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 11 deaths | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 10 deaths | -9.1% |
| 1998 | 10 deaths | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 9 deaths | -10.0% |
| 2000 | 9 deaths | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 8 deaths | -11.1% |
| 2002 | 8 deaths | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 7 deaths | -12.5% |
| 2004 | 7 deaths | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 7 deaths | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 6 deaths | -14.3% |
| 2007 | 6 deaths | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 6 deaths | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 5 deaths | -16.7% |
| 2010 | 5 deaths | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 5 deaths | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 5 deaths | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 5 deaths | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 5 deaths | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 5 deaths | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 5 deaths | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 4 deaths | -20.0% |
| 2018 | 4 deaths | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 4 deaths | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 5 deaths | +25.0% |
| 2021 | 4 deaths | -20.0% |
| 2022 | 4 deaths | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 4 deaths | +0.0% |
Guinea-Bissau compared with similar countries
- Guinea-Bissau's 4 deaths is below the median for low income countries, which is 12 deaths, 33% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Guinea-Bissau's 4 deaths is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 16 deaths, 25% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 0.1 deaths | 0 deaths | 1 deaths | 10 |
| 1960s | 0.8 deaths | 0 deaths | 1 deaths | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.2 deaths | 0 deaths | 1 deaths | 10 |
| 1980s | 6.6 deaths | 3 deaths | 10 deaths | 10 |
| 1990s | 10.4 deaths | 9 deaths | 11 deaths | 10 |
| 2000s | 6.9 deaths | 5 deaths | 9 deaths | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.7 deaths | 4 deaths | 5 deaths | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.25 deaths | 4 deaths | 5 deaths | 4 |
Countries ranked near Guinea-Bissau
- 171 Congo 4 deaths compare
- 171 Curacao 4 deaths compare
- 171 Eswatini 4 deaths compare
- 171 Faroe Islands 4 deaths compare
- 171 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 4 deaths compare
- 171 Seychelles 4 deaths compare
- 171 Vanuatu 4 deaths compare
More health data for Guinea-Bissau
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.67 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.7721 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,070 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 941 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 0.899 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0664 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 0.8987 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is deaths by age group in Guinea-Bissau?
- Deaths by age group in Guinea-Bissau was 4 deaths in 2023, according to UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest deaths by age group recorded in Guinea-Bissau?
- The highest recorded value was 11 deaths in 1992.
- What is the lowest deaths by age group recorded in Guinea-Bissau?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 deaths in 1950.
- How does Guinea-Bissau rank for deaths by age group?
- Guinea-Bissau ranks 171st out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is deaths by age group rising or falling in Guinea-Bissau?
- Over the last ten years it is down 20.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Guinea-Bissau data come from?
- The figures come from UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Deaths by age group. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Number of deaths in a calendar year. This only includes people aged 100+.