Infant deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024), annual growth rate in Namibia
Namibia: Infant deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024), annual growth rate was -3.44 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Infant deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024), annual growth rate in Namibia, 1969–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2024, infant deaths (un igme estimate, 2024), annual growth rate in Namibia stood at -3.44 % change on previous year.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 358.0% on the previous year and down 5,536.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, infant deaths (un igme estimate, 2024), annual growth rate in Namibia peaked at 9.07 % change on previous year in 2012 and was at its lowest, -4.58 % change on previous year, in 2005.
That places Namibia 138th out of 201 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 Namibia, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1969 | 4.24 % change on previous year | — |
| 1970 | 4.59 % change on previous year | +8.4% |
| 1971 | 4.59 % change on previous year | +0.0% |
| 1972 | 4.78 % change on previous year | +4.0% |
| 1973 | 4.97 % change on previous year | +4.1% |
| 1974 | 4.83 % change on previous year | -3.0% |
| 1975 | 5.06 % change on previous year | +4.9% |
| 1976 | 4.78 % change on previous year | -5.6% |
| 1977 | 3.73 % change on previous year | -22.1% |
| 1978 | 2.93 % change on previous year | -21.3% |
| 1979 | 0.463 % change on previous year | -84.2% |
| 1980 | -0.0709 % change on previous year | -115.3% |
| 1981 | -0.2483 % change on previous year | +250.2% |
| 1982 | -2.56 % change on previous year | +931.1% |
| 1983 | -1.75 % change on previous year | -31.6% |
| 1984 | -0.3343 % change on previous year | -80.9% |
| 1985 | -0.5591 % change on previous year | +67.2% |
| 1986 | -0.3373 % change on previous year | -39.7% |
| 1987 | 0.2256 % change on previous year | -166.9% |
| 1988 | 0.9381 % change on previous year | +315.7% |
| 1989 | 1.75 % change on previous year | +86.3% |
| 1990 | 7.23 % change on previous year | +314.0% |
| 1991 | 4.97 % change on previous year | -31.2% |
| 1992 | -0.9088 % change on previous year | -118.3% |
| 1993 | -1.9 % change on previous year | +109.0% |
| 1994 | -2.07 % change on previous year | +9.0% |
| 1995 | -2.73 % change on previous year | +31.8% |
| 1996 | -2.8 % change on previous year | +2.8% |
| 1997 | -0.2524 % change on previous year | -91.0% |
| 1998 | 1.23 % change on previous year | -586.9% |
| 1999 | 0.3571 % change on previous year | -70.9% |
| 2000 | -2.14 % change on previous year | -697.9% |
| 2001 | -3.45 % change on previous year | +61.8% |
| 2002 | -3.2 % change on previous year | -7.3% |
| 2003 | -2.57 % change on previous year | -19.8% |
| 2004 | -2.24 % change on previous year | -12.9% |
| 2005 | -4.58 % change on previous year | +104.6% |
| 2006 | -0.3853 % change on previous year | -91.6% |
| 2007 | 5.76 % change on previous year | -1594.6% |
| 2008 | 6.66 % change on previous year | +15.7% |
| 2009 | 6.48 % change on previous year | -2.8% |
| 2010 | 0.2147 % change on previous year | -96.7% |
| 2011 | 3.5 % change on previous year | +1529.8% |
| 2012 | 9.07 % change on previous year | +159.3% |
| 2013 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2014 | 0.0633 % change on previous year | — |
| 2015 | 2.78 % change on previous year | +4297.2% |
| 2016 | 1.41 % change on previous year | -49.1% |
| 2017 | -1.12 % change on previous year | -179.3% |
| 2018 | -0.4906 % change on previous year | -56.3% |
| 2019 | -1.63 % change on previous year | +232.9% |
| 2020 | -2.44 % change on previous year | +49.6% |
| 2021 | -2.41 % change on previous year | -1.4% |
| 2022 | -3.59 % change on previous year | +48.9% |
| 2023 | -0.7509 % change on previous year | -79.1% |
| 2024 | -3.44 % change on previous year | +358.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 4.24 % change on previous year | 4.24 % change on previous year | 4.24 % change on previous year | 1 |
| 1970s | 4.07 % change on previous year | 0.463 % change on previous year | 5.06 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | -0.2951 % change on previous year | -2.56 % change on previous year | 1.75 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.3132 % change on previous year | -2.8 % change on previous year | 7.23 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.0342 % change on previous year | -4.58 % change on previous year | 6.66 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.38 % change on previous year | -1.63 % change on previous year | 9.07 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -2.53 % change on previous year | -3.59 % change on previous year | -0.7509 % change on previous year | 5 |
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- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -1.56 % change on previous year (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is infant deaths (un igme estimate, 2024), annual growth rate in Namibia?
- Infant deaths (un igme estimate, 2024), annual growth rate in Namibia was -3.44 % 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 Namibia?
- The highest recorded value was 9.07 % change on previous year in 2012.
- What is the lowest infant deaths (un igme estimate, 2024), annual growth rate recorded in Namibia?
- The lowest recorded value was -4.58 % change on previous year in 2005.
- How does Namibia rank for infant deaths (un igme estimate, 2024), annual growth rate?
- Namibia ranks 138th out of 201 countries with data for 2024.
- Is infant deaths (un igme estimate, 2024), annual growth rate rising or falling in Namibia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 5,536.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Namibia 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.