Number of child deaths igme in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: Number of child deaths igme was 3,241 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
3,241
Change on year
up 0.9%
World rank
83rd
of 199 countries
All-time high
26,109
in 1977
All-time low
3,213
in 2023
Years of data
48
1977–2024
Number of child deaths igme in Saudi Arabia, 1977–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for number of child deaths igme in Saudi Arabia is 3,241, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 0.9% on the previous year and down 39.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of child deaths igme in Saudi Arabia peaked at 26,109 in 1977 and was at its lowest, 3,213, in 2023.
That places Saudi Arabia 83rd out of 199 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.
Number of child deaths igme in Saudi Arabia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 26,109 | — |
| 1978 | 25,840 | -1.0% |
| 1979 | 25,568 | -1.1% |
| 1980 | 25,218 | -1.4% |
| 1981 | 24,772 | -1.8% |
| 1982 | 24,298 | -1.9% |
| 1983 | 23,787 | -2.1% |
| 1984 | 23,233 | -2.3% |
| 1985 | 22,547 | -3.0% |
| 1986 | 21,722 | -3.7% |
| 1987 | 20,758 | -4.4% |
| 1988 | 19,737 | -4.9% |
| 1989 | 18,626 | -5.6% |
| 1990 | 17,501 | -6.0% |
| 1991 | 16,433 | -6.1% |
| 1992 | 15,431 | -6.1% |
| 1993 | 14,529 | -5.8% |
| 1994 | 13,693 | -5.8% |
| 1995 | 12,879 | -5.9% |
| 1996 | 12,103 | -6.0% |
| 1997 | 11,406 | -5.8% |
| 1998 | 10,789 | -5.4% |
| 1999 | 10,208 | -5.4% |
| 2000 | 9,655 | -5.4% |
| 2001 | 9,038 | -6.4% |
| 2002 | 8,358 | -7.5% |
| 2003 | 7,761 | -7.1% |
| 2004 | 7,261 | -6.4% |
| 2005 | 6,944 | -4.4% |
| 2006 | 6,818 | -1.8% |
| 2007 | 6,772 | -0.7% |
| 2008 | 6,627 | -2.1% |
| 2009 | 6,363 | -4.0% |
| 2010 | 6,073 | -4.6% |
| 2011 | 5,874 | -3.3% |
| 2012 | 5,750 | -2.1% |
| 2013 | 5,527 | -3.9% |
| 2014 | 5,319 | -3.8% |
| 2015 | 5,146 | -3.3% |
| 2016 | 4,968 | -3.5% |
| 2017 | 4,804 | -3.3% |
| 2018 | 4,567 | -4.9% |
| 2019 | 4,192 | -8.2% |
| 2020 | 3,783 | -9.8% |
| 2021 | 3,479 | -8.0% |
| 2022 | 3,251 | -6.6% |
| 2023 | 3,213 | -1.2% |
| 2024 | 3,241 | +0.9% |
Saudi Arabia compared with similar countries
- Saudi Arabia's 3,241 is above the median for high income countries, which is 258, 12.6× the median. (65 countries reporting)
- Saudi Arabia's 3,241 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 3,048, 1.1× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 25,839 | 25,568 | 26,109 | 3 |
| 1980s | 22,470 | 18,626 | 25,218 | 10 |
| 1990s | 13,497 | 10,208 | 17,501 | 10 |
| 2000s | 7,560 | 6,363 | 9,655 | 10 |
| 2010s | 5,222 | 4,192 | 6,073 | 10 |
| 2020s | 3,393 | 3,213 | 3,783 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Saudi Arabia
- 80 Gambia, The 3,451 compare
- 81 Eritrea, The State of 3,392 compare
- 82 Lesotho, Kingdom of 3,308 compare
- 84 United Kingdom 3,213 compare
- 85 Jordan 3,048 compare
- 86 Namibia 3,038 compare
More health data for Saudi Arabia
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -0.8373 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.3736 % change on previous year (2090)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates 483.6 (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 829 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 1 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 5.31 % 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 0.0384 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 5.38 % 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 igme in Saudi Arabia?
- Number of child deaths igme in Saudi Arabia was 3,241 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest number of child deaths igme recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The highest recorded value was 26,109 in 1977.
- What is the lowest number of child deaths igme recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,213 in 2023.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for number of child deaths igme?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 83rd out of 199 countries with data for 2024.
- Is number of child deaths igme rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 39.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Saudi Arabia data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Number of child deaths igme. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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