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 | — |
Tuvalu compared with similar countries
- Tuvalu's -20 % change on previous year is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is -3.65 % change on previous year, 5.5× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Tuvalu's -20 % change on previous year is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is -3.64 % change on previous year, 5.5× the median. (30 countries reporting)
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 |
Countries ranked near Tuvalu
- 189 Ethiopia, The Federal Democratic Republic of -12.38 % change on previous year compare
- 190 Latvia -16.28 % change on previous year compare
- 191 Nicaragua -18.84 % change on previous year compare
- 193 North Macedonia, Republic of -22.58 % change on previous year compare
- 194 Türkiye -32.67 % change on previous year compare
- 195 Naoero, Republic of -33.33 % change on previous year compare
- 195 Cook Islands -33.33 % change on previous year compare
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- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -100 % change on previous year (2095)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 1.12 % change on previous year (2090)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates 985 (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 0 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2019)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -3.2 % 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 0.051 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -4.28 % 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 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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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.
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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.