Mortality rate 1-59 months in Viet Nam

Viet Nam: Mortality rate 1-59 months was 8.48 in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
8.48
Change on year
down 3.2%
World rank
81st
of 200 countries
All-time high
82.68
in 1974
All-time low
8.48
in 2024
Years of data
51
1974–2024

Mortality rate 1-59 months in Viet Nam, 1974–2024

020406080197419992024

Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

In 2024, mortality rate 1-59 months in Viet Nam stood at 8.48. That is the lowest value across all 51 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 3.2% on the previous year and down 21.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, mortality rate 1-59 months in Viet Nam peaked at 82.68 in 1974 and was at its lowest, 8.48, in 2024.

That places Viet Nam 81st out of 200 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 54.24 45.79 82.68 6
1980s 38.02 30.48 44.41 10
1990s 21.22 15.82 28.54 10
2000s 13.09 11.61 15.16 10
2010s 10.7 9.85 11.42 10
2020s 9.04 8.48 9.6 5

Countries ranked near Viet Nam

  1. 78 Syrian Arab Republic 8.69 compare
  2. 79 Indonesia 8.6 compare
  3. 80 Egypt 8.58 compare
  4. 82 Bolivia, Plurinational State of 8.37 compare
  5. 83 Vanuatu 7.87 compare
  6. 84 Democratic People's Republic of Korea 7.74 compare

See the full ranking of 249 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is mortality rate 1-59 months in Viet Nam?
Mortality rate 1-59 months in Viet Nam was 8.48 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
What is the highest mortality rate 1-59 months recorded in Viet Nam?
The highest recorded value was 82.68 in 1974.
What is the lowest mortality rate 1-59 months recorded in Viet Nam?
The lowest recorded value was 8.48 in 2024.
How does Viet Nam rank for mortality rate 1-59 months?
Viet Nam ranks 81st out of 200 countries with data for 2024.
Is mortality rate 1-59 months rising or falling in Viet Nam?
Over the last ten years it is down 21.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Viet Nam 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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Indicator
Mortality rate 1-59 months
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
249 places, 12,128 data points, 1951–2024
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