Mortality rate 1-59 months in Argentina
Argentina: Mortality rate 1-59 months was 4.46 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
4.46
Change on year
up 2.4%
World rank
119th
of 200 countries
All-time high
48.1
in 1970
All-time low
4.19
in 2021
Years of data
55
1970–2024
Mortality rate 1-59 months in Argentina, 1970–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2024, mortality rate 1-59 months in Argentina stood at 4.46.
That represents a change of up 2.4% on the previous year and down 13.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, mortality rate 1-59 months in Argentina peaked at 48.1 in 1970 and was at its lowest, 4.19, in 2021.
Argentina ranks 119th of 200 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.
Mortality rate 1-59 months in Argentina, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 48.1 | — |
| 1971 | 47.71 | -0.8% |
| 1972 | 47.19 | -1.1% |
| 1973 | 46.32 | -1.8% |
| 1974 | 44.64 | -3.6% |
| 1975 | 41.85 | -6.3% |
| 1976 | 38.16 | -8.8% |
| 1977 | 34.13 | -10.6% |
| 1978 | 30.33 | -11.2% |
| 1979 | 27.15 | -10.5% |
| 1980 | 24.8 | -8.6% |
| 1981 | 22.84 | -7.9% |
| 1982 | 20.74 | -9.2% |
| 1983 | 18.58 | -10.4% |
| 1984 | 16.32 | -12.2% |
| 1985 | 14.26 | -12.6% |
| 1986 | 12.78 | -10.4% |
| 1987 | 12.3 | -3.8% |
| 1988 | 12.82 | +4.3% |
| 1989 | 13.66 | +6.6% |
| 1990 | 14.07 | +3.0% |
| 1991 | 13.86 | -1.5% |
| 1992 | 13.15 | -5.1% |
| 1993 | 12.18 | -7.4% |
| 1994 | 11.35 | -6.8% |
| 1995 | 10.95 | -3.5% |
| 1996 | 10.79 | -1.5% |
| 1997 | 10.47 | -2.9% |
| 1998 | 9.85 | -5.9% |
| 1999 | 9.11 | -7.6% |
| 2000 | 8.41 | -7.7% |
| 2001 | 7.88 | -6.3% |
| 2002 | 7.64 | -3.0% |
| 2003 | 7.68 | +0.4% |
| 2004 | 7.77 | +1.1% |
| 2005 | 7.71 | -0.8% |
| 2006 | 7.54 | -2.2% |
| 2007 | 7.41 | -1.7% |
| 2008 | 7.36 | -0.7% |
| 2009 | 7.23 | -1.7% |
| 2010 | 6.89 | -4.7% |
| 2011 | 6.39 | -7.2% |
| 2012 | 5.88 | -8.0% |
| 2013 | 5.45 | -7.3% |
| 2014 | 5.15 | -5.6% |
| 2015 | 4.98 | -3.2% |
| 2016 | 4.88 | -1.9% |
| 2017 | 4.77 | -2.4% |
| 2018 | 4.59 | -3.8% |
| 2019 | 4.4 | -4.1% |
| 2020 | 4.26 | -3.2% |
| 2021 | 4.19 | -1.5% |
| 2022 | 4.23 | +0.9% |
| 2023 | 4.36 | +2.9% |
| 2024 | 4.46 | +2.4% |
Argentina compared with similar countries
- Argentina's 4.46 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 5.5, 81% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Argentina's 4.46 is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 5.73, 78% of the median. (35 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 40.56 | 27.15 | 48.1 | 10 |
| 1980s | 16.91 | 12.3 | 24.8 | 10 |
| 1990s | 11.58 | 9.11 | 14.07 | 10 |
| 2000s | 7.66 | 7.23 | 8.41 | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.34 | 4.4 | 6.89 | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.3 | 4.19 | 4.46 | 5 |
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More health data for Argentina
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.58 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.6333 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,462 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 684 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -2.7 % 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 0.0269 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -2.7 % 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 mortality rate 1-59 months in Argentina?
- Mortality rate 1-59 months in Argentina was 4.46 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest mortality rate 1-59 months recorded in Argentina?
- The highest recorded value was 48.1 in 1970.
- What is the lowest mortality rate 1-59 months recorded in Argentina?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.19 in 2021.
- How does Argentina rank for mortality rate 1-59 months?
- Argentina ranks 119th out of 200 countries with data for 2024.
- Is mortality rate 1-59 months rising or falling in Argentina?
- Over the last ten years it is down 13.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Argentina data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Mortality rate 1-59 months. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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