Infectious and parasitic diseases death rate who mdb in Australia
Australia: Infectious and parasitic diseases death rate who mdb was 5.09 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
5.09
Change on year
down 5.4%
World rank
94th
of 111 countries
All-time high
39.83
in 1951
All-time low
3.64
in 1984
Years of data
74
1950–2024
Infectious and parasitic diseases death rate who mdb in Australia, 1950–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, infectious and parasitic diseases death rate who mdb in Australia stood at 5.09.
The figure is down 5.4% on the previous year and down 19.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, infectious and parasitic diseases death rate who mdb in Australia peaked at 39.83 in 1951 and was at its lowest, 3.64, in 1984.
Australia ranks 94th of 111 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Infectious and parasitic diseases death rate who mdb in Australia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 38.22 | — |
| 1951 | 39.83 | +4.2% |
| 1952 | 31.28 | -21.5% |
| 1953 | 26.91 | -14.0% |
| 1954 | 24.34 | -9.6% |
| 1955 | 21.04 | -13.6% |
| 1956 | 20.3 | -3.5% |
| 1957 | 17.06 | -16.0% |
| 1958 | 16.13 | -5.4% |
| 1959 | 15.55 | -3.6% |
| 1960 | 14.41 | -7.4% |
| 1961 | 13.8 | -4.2% |
| 1962 | 13.92 | +0.9% |
| 1963 | 12.08 | -13.2% |
| 1964 | 11.97 | -1.0% |
| 1965 | 10.37 | -13.4% |
| 1966 | 10.32 | -0.5% |
| 1967 | 10.37 | +0.5% |
| 1968 | 8.71 | -16.1% |
| 1969 | 8.14 | -6.5% |
| 1970 | 7.97 | -2.1% |
| 1971 | 7.49 | -6.0% |
| 1972 | 6.56 | -12.3% |
| 1973 | 6.56 | -0.1% |
| 1974 | 6.4 | -2.4% |
| 1975 | 5.64 | -11.9% |
| 1976 | 5.28 | -6.4% |
| 1977 | 4.84 | -8.3% |
| 1978 | 4.61 | -4.6% |
| 1979 | 4.02 | -12.9% |
| 1980 | 3.99 | -0.8% |
| 1981 | 3.91 | -1.9% |
| 1982 | 3.8 | -2.8% |
| 1983 | 3.96 | +4.3% |
| 1984 | 3.64 | -8.2% |
| 1985 | 4.26 | +17.0% |
| 1986 | 3.97 | -6.7% |
| 1987 | 4.7 | +18.3% |
| 1988 | 5.07 | +7.7% |
| 1989 | 5.9 | +16.5% |
| 1990 | 6.33 | +7.3% |
| 1991 | 6.47 | +2.2% |
| 1992 | 6.94 | +7.2% |
| 1993 | 7.44 | +7.2% |
| 1994 | 7.43 | -0.2% |
| 1995 | 7.23 | -2.6% |
| 1996 | 7.18 | -0.6% |
| 1997 | 6 | -16.5% |
| 1998 | 5.83 | -2.7% |
| 1999 | 6 | +2.8% |
| 2000 | 6.05 | +0.8% |
| 2001 | 6.02 | -0.5% |
| 2002 | 6.02 | +0.1% |
| 2003 | 5.78 | -4.1% |
| 2004 | 5.76 | -0.3% |
| 2006 | 6.08 | +5.6% |
| 2007 | 5.39 | -11.5% |
| 2008 | 5.53 | +2.7% |
| 2009 | 5.11 | -7.5% |
| 2010 | 5.68 | +11.1% |
| 2011 | 6.21 | +9.2% |
| 2012 | 5.91 | -4.7% |
| 2013 | 6.36 | +7.6% |
| 2014 | 6.32 | -0.6% |
| 2015 | 6.52 | +3.1% |
| 2016 | 6.11 | -6.2% |
| 2017 | 5.61 | -8.2% |
| 2018 | 4.84 | -13.8% |
| 2019 | 4.96 | +2.6% |
| 2020 | 4.3 | -13.4% |
| 2021 | 4.71 | +9.6% |
| 2022 | 5.12 | +8.6% |
| 2023 | 5.38 | +5.2% |
| 2024 | 5.09 | -5.4% |
Australia compared with similar countries
- Australia's 5.09 is below the median for high income countries, which is 8.55, 60% of the median. (57 countries reporting)
- Australia's 5.09 is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 10.04, 51% of the median. (12 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 25.07 | 15.55 | 39.83 | 10 |
| 1960s | 11.41 | 8.14 | 14.41 | 10 |
| 1970s | 5.94 | 4.02 | 7.97 | 10 |
| 1980s | 4.32 | 3.64 | 5.9 | 10 |
| 1990s | 6.69 | 5.83 | 7.44 | 10 |
| 2000s | 5.75 | 5.11 | 6.08 | 9 |
| 2010s | 5.85 | 4.84 | 6.52 | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.92 | 4.3 | 5.38 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Australia
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- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0279 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 1.35 % change on previous year (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is infectious and parasitic diseases death rate who mdb in Australia?
- Infectious and parasitic diseases death rate who mdb in Australia was 5.09 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest infectious and parasitic diseases death rate who mdb recorded in Australia?
- The highest recorded value was 39.83 in 1951.
- What is the lowest infectious and parasitic diseases death rate who mdb recorded in Australia?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.64 in 1984.
- How does Australia rank for infectious and parasitic diseases death rate who mdb?
- Australia ranks 94th out of 111 countries with data for 2024.
- Is infectious and parasitic diseases death rate who mdb rising or falling in Australia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 19.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Australia data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Infectious and parasitic diseases death rate who mdb. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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