Infant deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024), annual growth rate in Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic: Infant deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024), annual growth rate was -3.43 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
-3.43 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 6.6%
World rank
137th
of 201 countries
All-time high
4.75 % change on previous year
in 1953
All-time low
-5.16 % change on previous year
in 1998
Years of data
72
1953–2024
Infant deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024), annual growth rate in Dominican Republic, 1953–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2024, infant deaths (un igme estimate, 2024), annual growth rate in Dominican Republic stood at -3.43 % change on previous year.
That represents a change of down 6.6% on the previous year and down 157.9% over five years.
Over the whole period, infant deaths (un igme estimate, 2024), annual growth rate in Dominican Republic peaked at 4.75 % change on previous year in 1953 and was at its lowest, -5.16 % change on previous year, in 1998.
Dominican Republic ranks 137th of 201 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.
Infant deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024), annual growth rate in Dominican Republic, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1953 | 4.75 % change on previous year | — |
| 1954 | 4.53 % change on previous year | -4.5% |
| 1955 | 4.2 % change on previous year | -7.4% |
| 1956 | 3.86 % change on previous year | -8.0% |
| 1957 | 3.52 % change on previous year | -8.7% |
| 1958 | 3.03 % change on previous year | -13.9% |
| 1959 | 2.43 % change on previous year | -20.0% |
| 1960 | 1.87 % change on previous year | -22.9% |
| 1961 | 1.23 % change on previous year | -34.5% |
| 1962 | 0.6608 % change on previous year | -46.2% |
| 1963 | 0.1142 % change on previous year | -82.7% |
| 1964 | -0.3478 % change on previous year | -404.7% |
| 1965 | -0.6923 % change on previous year | +99.1% |
| 1966 | -0.6568 % change on previous year | -5.1% |
| 1967 | -0.9801 % change on previous year | +49.2% |
| 1968 | -1.71 % change on previous year | +74.5% |
| 1969 | -1.5 % change on previous year | -12.2% |
| 1970 | -1.26 % change on previous year | -16.2% |
| 1971 | -1.16 % change on previous year | -7.5% |
| 1972 | -1.44 % change on previous year | +24.1% |
| 1973 | -1.54 % change on previous year | +6.7% |
| 1974 | -2.17 % change on previous year | +40.9% |
| 1975 | -2.59 % change on previous year | +19.4% |
| 1976 | -2.5 % change on previous year | -3.5% |
| 1977 | -2.42 % change on previous year | -3.2% |
| 1978 | -2.54 % change on previous year | +4.8% |
| 1979 | -2.33 % change on previous year | -8.2% |
| 1980 | -2.21 % change on previous year | -5.2% |
| 1981 | -2.58 % change on previous year | +17.0% |
| 1982 | -2.71 % change on previous year | +5.1% |
| 1983 | -1.95 % change on previous year | -28.1% |
| 1984 | -2.06 % change on previous year | +5.7% |
| 1985 | -3.03 % change on previous year | +46.9% |
| 1986 | -2.86 % change on previous year | -5.4% |
| 1987 | -2.46 % change on previous year | -14.0% |
| 1988 | -1.9 % change on previous year | -22.8% |
| 1989 | -1.46 % change on previous year | -23.3% |
| 1990 | -2.27 % change on previous year | +55.4% |
| 1991 | -3.18 % change on previous year | +40.4% |
| 1992 | -3.59 % change on previous year | +12.9% |
| 1993 | -3.74 % change on previous year | +4.0% |
| 1994 | -3.98 % change on previous year | +6.4% |
| 1995 | -4.16 % change on previous year | +4.7% |
| 1996 | -4.16 % change on previous year | -0.1% |
| 1997 | -4.92 % change on previous year | +18.3% |
| 1998 | -5.16 % change on previous year | +4.9% |
| 1999 | -2.68 % change on previous year | -48.1% |
| 2000 | -0.5648 % change on previous year | -78.9% |
| 2001 | -1.27 % change on previous year | +125.7% |
| 2002 | -2.68 % change on previous year | +110.3% |
| 2003 | -2.64 % change on previous year | -1.5% |
| 2004 | -2.5 % change on previous year | -5.1% |
| 2005 | -2.28 % change on previous year | -9.0% |
| 2006 | -2.19 % change on previous year | -3.8% |
| 2007 | -0.6039 % change on previous year | -72.4% |
| 2008 | 1.6 % change on previous year | -364.8% |
| 2009 | 2.36 % change on previous year | +47.6% |
| 2010 | 1.43 % change on previous year | -39.4% |
| 2011 | 0.2577 % change on previous year | -82.0% |
| 2012 | 0.0907 % change on previous year | -64.8% |
| 2013 | 0.0302 % change on previous year | -66.7% |
| 2014 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2015 | 0.0302 % change on previous year | — |
| 2016 | 0.1057 % change on previous year | +249.9% |
| 2017 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2018 | -0.1659 % change on previous year | — |
| 2019 | -1.33 % change on previous year | +701.3% |
| 2020 | -2.74 % change on previous year | +106.1% |
| 2021 | -3.2 % change on previous year | +16.6% |
| 2022 | -2.96 % change on previous year | -7.4% |
| 2023 | -3.22 % change on previous year | +8.7% |
| 2024 | -3.43 % change on previous year | +6.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 3.76 % change on previous year | 2.43 % change on previous year | 4.75 % change on previous year | 7 |
| 1960s | -0.2014 % change on previous year | -1.71 % change on previous year | 1.87 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1970s | -2 % change on previous year | -2.59 % change on previous year | -1.16 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | -2.32 % change on previous year | -3.03 % change on previous year | -1.46 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | -3.78 % change on previous year | -5.16 % change on previous year | -2.27 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | -1.08 % change on previous year | -2.68 % change on previous year | 2.36 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.0449 % change on previous year | -1.33 % change on previous year | 1.43 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -3.11 % change on previous year | -3.43 % change on previous year | -2.74 % change on previous year | 5 |
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- 136 Gabon -3.37 % change on previous year compare
- 138 Namibia -3.44 % change on previous year compare
- 139 Paraguay -3.46 % change on previous year compare
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- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -2.45 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.5233 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,287 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 598 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -1.13 % 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 0.0418 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -1.09 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is infant deaths (un igme estimate, 2024), annual growth rate in Dominican Republic?
- Infant deaths (un igme estimate, 2024), annual growth rate in Dominican Republic was -3.43 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest infant deaths (un igme estimate, 2024), annual growth rate recorded in Dominican Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 4.75 % change on previous year in 1953.
- What is the lowest infant deaths (un igme estimate, 2024), annual growth rate recorded in Dominican Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was -5.16 % change on previous year in 1998.
- How does Dominican Republic rank for infant deaths (un igme estimate, 2024), annual growth rate?
- Dominican Republic ranks 137th out of 201 countries with data for 2024.
- Where does this Dominican Republic data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Infant deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Infant deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Infant deaths UNICEF
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The year-on-year percentage change in Infant deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.