Number of child deaths, annual growth rate in Tuvalu
Tuvalu: Number of child deaths, annual growth rate was -20 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
-20 % change on previous year
World rank
192nd
of 199 countries
All-time high
7.14 % change on previous year
in 1980
All-time low
-20 % change on previous year
in 2024
Years of data
65
1960–2024
Number of child deaths, annual growth rate in Tuvalu, 1960–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Tuvalu recorded -20 % change on previous year for number of child deaths, annual growth rate in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 65 years on record.
Over the whole period, number of child deaths, annual growth rate in Tuvalu peaked at 7.14 % change on previous year in 1980 and was at its lowest, -20 % change on previous year, in 2024.
Tuvalu ranks 192nd of 199 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Number of child deaths, annual growth rate in Tuvalu, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | -6.98 % change on previous year | — |
| 1961 | -5 % change on previous year | -28.3% |
| 1962 | -7.89 % change on previous year | +57.9% |
| 1963 | -8.57 % change on previous year | +8.6% |
| 1964 | -9.38 % change on previous year | +9.4% |
| 1965 | -10.34 % change on previous year | +10.3% |
| 1966 | -7.69 % change on previous year | -25.6% |
| 1967 | -8.33 % change on previous year | +8.3% |
| 1968 | -4.55 % change on previous year | -45.5% |
| 1969 | -4.76 % change on previous year | +4.8% |
| 1970 | -5 % change on previous year | +5.0% |
| 1971 | -5.26 % change on previous year | +5.3% |
| 1972 | -5.56 % change on previous year | +5.6% |
| 1973 | -5.88 % change on previous year | +5.9% |
| 1974 | -6.25 % change on previous year | +6.3% |
| 1975 | -6.67 % change on previous year | +6.7% |
| 1976 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1977 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1978 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1979 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1980 | 7.14 % change on previous year | — |
| 1981 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1982 | 6.67 % change on previous year | — |
| 1983 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1984 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1985 | 6.25 % change on previous year | — |
| 1986 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1987 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1988 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1989 | -5.88 % change on previous year | — |
| 1990 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1991 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1992 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1993 | -6.25 % change on previous year | — |
| 1994 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1995 | -6.67 % change on previous year | — |
| 1996 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1997 | -7.14 % change on previous year | — |
| 1998 | -7.69 % change on previous year | +7.7% |
| 1999 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2000 | -8.33 % change on previous year | — |
| 2001 | -9.09 % change on previous year | +9.1% |
| 2002 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2003 | -10 % change on previous year | — |
| 2004 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2005 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2006 | -11.11 % change on previous year | — |
| 2007 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2008 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2009 | -12.5 % change on previous year | — |
| 2010 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2011 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2012 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2013 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2014 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2015 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2016 | -14.29 % change on previous year | — |
| 2017 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2018 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2019 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2020 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2021 | -16.67 % change on previous year | — |
| 2022 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2023 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2024 | -20 % change on previous year | — |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | -7.35 % change on previous year | -10.34 % change on previous year | -4.55 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1970s | -3.46 % change on previous year | -6.67 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.42 % change on previous year | -5.88 % change on previous year | 7.14 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | -2.78 % change on previous year | -7.69 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | -5.1 % change on previous year | -12.5 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -1.43 % change on previous year | -14.29 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -7.33 % change on previous year | -20 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 5 |
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- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.051 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -4.28 % change on previous year (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is number of child deaths, annual growth rate in Tuvalu?
- Number of child deaths, annual growth rate in Tuvalu was -20 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest number of child deaths, annual growth rate recorded in Tuvalu?
- The highest recorded value was 7.14 % change on previous year in 1980.
- What is the lowest number of child deaths, annual growth rate recorded in Tuvalu?
- The lowest recorded value was -20 % change on previous year in 2024.
- How does Tuvalu rank for number of child deaths, annual growth rate?
- Tuvalu ranks 192nd out of 199 countries with data for 2024.
- Where does this Tuvalu data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Number of child deaths, 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 Number of child deaths. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Number of child deaths United Nations Inter-agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation (2025) – processed by Our World in Data
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Number of child deaths. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.