Infant deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024), annual growth rate in Least developed countries
Least developed countries: Infant deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024), annual growth rate was -1.52 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Infant deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024), annual growth rate in Least developed countries, 1991–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Least developed countries recorded -1.52 % change on previous year for infant deaths (un igme estimate, 2024), annual growth rate in 2024.
The figure is up 70.5% on the previous year and down 465.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, infant deaths (un igme estimate, 2024), annual growth rate in Least developed countries peaked at 3.33 % change on previous year in 2021 and was at its lowest, -5.5 % change on previous year, in 2012.
Least developed countries ranks 8th of 34 groups on this measure, in the top quarter.
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 Least developed countries, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 1.32 % change on previous year | — |
| 1992 | -0.2625 % change on previous year | -120.0% |
| 1993 | 0.011 % change on previous year | -104.2% |
| 1994 | -0.4382 % change on previous year | -4076.5% |
| 1995 | -1.23 % change on previous year | +180.0% |
| 1996 | 1.9 % change on previous year | -254.8% |
| 1997 | -0.9203 % change on previous year | -148.5% |
| 1998 | 0.6983 % change on previous year | -175.9% |
| 1999 | -3.76 % change on previous year | -638.7% |
| 2000 | -1.85 % change on previous year | -50.8% |
| 2001 | -1.36 % change on previous year | -26.6% |
| 2002 | -3.83 % change on previous year | +182.4% |
| 2003 | -2.81 % change on previous year | -26.8% |
| 2004 | -2.57 % change on previous year | -8.4% |
| 2005 | -4.91 % change on previous year | +90.8% |
| 2006 | -3.14 % change on previous year | -35.9% |
| 2007 | -2.86 % change on previous year | -9.0% |
| 2008 | -2.03 % change on previous year | -29.0% |
| 2009 | -1.55 % change on previous year | -23.9% |
| 2010 | -2.94 % change on previous year | +90.2% |
| 2011 | 0.9222 % change on previous year | -131.3% |
| 2012 | -5.5 % change on previous year | -697.0% |
| 2013 | -2.1 % change on previous year | -61.9% |
| 2014 | 0.4165 % change on previous year | -119.9% |
| 2015 | -0.4676 % change on previous year | -212.3% |
| 2016 | -0.5082 % change on previous year | +8.7% |
| 2017 | 0.2583 % change on previous year | -150.8% |
| 2018 | -3.06 % change on previous year | -1285.5% |
| 2019 | -0.2188 % change on previous year | -92.9% |
| 2020 | -0.9056 % change on previous year | +313.9% |
| 2021 | 3.33 % change on previous year | -467.7% |
| 2022 | 2.34 % change on previous year | -29.6% |
| 2023 | -5.16 % change on previous year | -320.0% |
| 2024 | -1.52 % change on previous year | -70.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | -0.2984 % change on previous year | -3.76 % change on previous year | 1.9 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2000s | -2.69 % change on previous year | -4.91 % change on previous year | -1.36 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -1.32 % change on previous year | -5.5 % change on previous year | 0.9222 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -0.3823 % change on previous year | -5.16 % change on previous year | 3.33 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Least developed countries
- 5 South Sudan 4.48 % change on previous year compare
- 6 Syrian Arab Republic 3.77 % change on previous year compare
- 7 Cuba 3.68 % change on previous year compare
- 8 Denmark 3.02 % change on previous year compare
- 9 Saudi Arabia 2.92 % change on previous year compare
- 10 Norway 2.91 % change on previous year compare
- 11 Lebanon 2.76 % change on previous year compare
More health data for Least developed countries
- Neonatal deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024), annual growth rate -0.4182 % change on previous year (2024)
- Under-five deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024), annual growth rate -2.02 % change on previous year (2024)
- Child deaths age 1 to 4 600,779 (2024)
- Infant deaths 1.48 million (2024)
- Mortality rate age 1-11 months 17.53 (2024)
- Deaths age 1-59 months 1.21 million (2024)
- Neonatal mortality rate 23.56 (2024)
- Deaths age 1-11 months 609,519 (2024)
- Child Mortality rate age 1-4 17.98 (2024)
- Mortality rate 1-59 months 35.19 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is infant deaths (un igme estimate, 2024), annual growth rate in Least developed countries?
- Infant deaths (un igme estimate, 2024), annual growth rate in Least developed countries was -1.52 % 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 Least developed countries?
- The highest recorded value was 3.33 % change on previous year in 2021.
- What is the lowest infant deaths (un igme estimate, 2024), annual growth rate recorded in Least developed countries?
- The lowest recorded value was -5.5 % change on previous year in 2012.
- How does Least developed countries rank for infant deaths (un igme estimate, 2024), annual growth rate?
- Least developed countries ranks 8th out of 34 groups with data for 2024.
- Is infant deaths (un igme estimate, 2024), annual growth rate rising or falling in Least developed countries?
- Over the last ten years it is down 465.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Least developed countries 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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About this data
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.