Mortality rate 1-59 months in Philippines
Philippines: Mortality rate 1-59 months was 13.03 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
13.03
Change on year
down 2.1%
World rank
60th
of 201 countries
All-time high
101.47
in 1955
All-time low
13.03
in 2024
Years of data
70
1955–2024
Mortality rate 1-59 months in Philippines, 1955–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
Philippines recorded 13.03 for mortality rate 1-59 months in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 70 years on record.
The figure is down 2.1% on the previous year and down 11.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, mortality rate 1-59 months in Philippines peaked at 101.47 in 1955 and was at its lowest, 13.03, in 2024.
That places Philippines 60th 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.
Mortality rate 1-59 months in Philippines, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1955 | 101.47 | — |
| 1956 | 96.52 | -4.9% |
| 1957 | 91.76 | -4.9% |
| 1958 | 87.25 | -4.9% |
| 1959 | 83.03 | -4.8% |
| 1960 | 79.3 | -4.5% |
| 1961 | 75.97 | -4.2% |
| 1962 | 73.2 | -3.6% |
| 1963 | 70.73 | -3.4% |
| 1964 | 68.55 | -3.1% |
| 1965 | 66.64 | -2.8% |
| 1966 | 64.81 | -2.7% |
| 1967 | 63.19 | -2.5% |
| 1968 | 61.7 | -2.4% |
| 1969 | 60.54 | -1.9% |
| 1970 | 59.63 | -1.5% |
| 1971 | 59.08 | -0.9% |
| 1972 | 58.76 | -0.5% |
| 1973 | 58.61 | -0.3% |
| 1974 | 58.6 | -0.0% |
| 1975 | 58.57 | -0.1% |
| 1976 | 58.34 | -0.4% |
| 1977 | 57.95 | -0.7% |
| 1978 | 57.36 | -1.0% |
| 1979 | 56.63 | -1.3% |
| 1980 | 55.88 | -1.3% |
| 1981 | 55.16 | -1.3% |
| 1982 | 54.41 | -1.4% |
| 1983 | 53.54 | -1.6% |
| 1984 | 52.43 | -2.1% |
| 1985 | 50.89 | -2.9% |
| 1986 | 48.86 | -4.0% |
| 1987 | 46.34 | -5.2% |
| 1988 | 43.49 | -6.2% |
| 1989 | 40.47 | -6.9% |
| 1990 | 37.46 | -7.4% |
| 1991 | 34.67 | -7.4% |
| 1992 | 32.18 | -7.2% |
| 1993 | 29.96 | -6.9% |
| 1994 | 28.02 | -6.5% |
| 1995 | 26.34 | -6.0% |
| 1996 | 24.8 | -5.8% |
| 1997 | 23.44 | -5.5% |
| 1998 | 22.29 | -4.9% |
| 1999 | 21.34 | -4.2% |
| 2000 | 20.55 | -3.7% |
| 2001 | 19.9 | -3.1% |
| 2002 | 19.35 | -2.8% |
| 2003 | 18.82 | -2.7% |
| 2004 | 18.34 | -2.6% |
| 2005 | 17.88 | -2.5% |
| 2006 | 17.5 | -2.1% |
| 2007 | 17.15 | -2.0% |
| 2008 | 16.82 | -1.9% |
| 2009 | 16.51 | -1.8% |
| 2010 | 16.18 | -2.0% |
| 2011 | 15.81 | -2.3% |
| 2012 | 15.43 | -2.4% |
| 2013 | 15.08 | -2.3% |
| 2014 | 14.76 | -2.1% |
| 2015 | 14.5 | -1.7% |
| 2016 | 14.29 | -1.5% |
| 2017 | 14.13 | -1.1% |
| 2018 | 14.01 | -0.9% |
| 2019 | 13.93 | -0.6% |
| 2020 | 13.84 | -0.6% |
| 2021 | 13.71 | -0.9% |
| 2022 | 13.53 | -1.4% |
| 2023 | 13.3 | -1.6% |
| 2024 | 13.03 | -2.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 92.01 | 83.03 | 101.47 | 5 |
| 1960s | 68.46 | 60.54 | 79.3 | 10 |
| 1970s | 58.35 | 56.63 | 59.63 | 10 |
| 1980s | 50.15 | 40.47 | 55.88 | 10 |
| 1990s | 28.05 | 21.34 | 37.46 | 10 |
| 2000s | 18.28 | 16.51 | 20.55 | 10 |
| 2010s | 14.81 | 13.93 | 16.18 | 10 |
| 2020s | 13.48 | 13.03 | 13.84 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Philippines
- 57 Botswana 15.28 compare
- 58 Fiji 14.21 compare
- 59 Marshall Islands 13.96 compare
- 61 Bangladesh 12.84 compare
- 62 Solomon Islands 11.88 compare
- 63 Guatemala 11.09 compare
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- Population ages 0-14, male, annual growth rate -1.7 % change on previous year (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is mortality rate 1-59 months in Philippines?
- Mortality rate 1-59 months in Philippines was 13.03 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest mortality rate 1-59 months recorded in Philippines?
- The highest recorded value was 101.47 in 1955.
- What is the lowest mortality rate 1-59 months recorded in Philippines?
- The lowest recorded value was 13.03 in 2024.
- How does Philippines rank for mortality rate 1-59 months?
- Philippines ranks 60th out of 201 countries with data for 2024.
- Is mortality rate 1-59 months rising or falling in Philippines?
- Over the last ten years it is down 11.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Philippines data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Mortality rate 1-59 months (UN IGME estimate, 2024). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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