Number of child deaths unwpp in Tunisia
Tunisia: Number of child deaths unwpp was 1,826 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
1,826
Change on year
down 9.0%
World rank
97th
of 236 countries
All-time high
54,121
in 1957
All-time low
1,826
in 2023
Years of data
74
1950–2023
Number of child deaths unwpp in Tunisia, 1950–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Tunisia recorded 1,826 for number of child deaths unwpp in 2023. That is the lowest value across all 74 years on record.
The figure is down 9.0% on the previous year and down 53.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of child deaths unwpp in Tunisia peaked at 54,121 in 1957 and was at its lowest, 1,826, in 2023.
Tunisia ranks 97th of 236 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.
Number of child deaths unwpp in Tunisia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 48,879 | — |
| 1951 | 49,883 | +2.1% |
| 1952 | 50,858 | +2.0% |
| 1953 | 51,782 | +1.8% |
| 1954 | 52,635 | +1.6% |
| 1955 | 53,320 | +1.3% |
| 1956 | 53,889 | +1.1% |
| 1957 | 54,121 | +0.4% |
| 1958 | 53,957 | -0.3% |
| 1959 | 53,712 | -0.5% |
| 1960 | 53,234 | -0.9% |
| 1961 | 52,564 | -1.3% |
| 1962 | 51,788 | -1.5% |
| 1963 | 50,756 | -2.0% |
| 1964 | 49,589 | -2.3% |
| 1965 | 48,048 | -3.1% |
| 1966 | 46,469 | -3.3% |
| 1967 | 44,606 | -4.0% |
| 1968 | 42,429 | -4.9% |
| 1969 | 40,524 | -4.5% |
| 1970 | 37,878 | -6.5% |
| 1971 | 35,839 | -5.4% |
| 1972 | 34,036 | -5.0% |
| 1973 | 32,589 | -4.3% |
| 1974 | 31,120 | -4.5% |
| 1975 | 29,806 | -4.2% |
| 1976 | 28,465 | -4.5% |
| 1977 | 26,874 | -5.6% |
| 1978 | 25,049 | -6.8% |
| 1979 | 23,209 | -7.3% |
| 1980 | 21,687 | -6.6% |
| 1981 | 20,658 | -4.7% |
| 1982 | 19,523 | -5.5% |
| 1983 | 18,272 | -6.4% |
| 1984 | 17,176 | -6.0% |
| 1985 | 16,537 | -3.7% |
| 1986 | 15,823 | -4.3% |
| 1987 | 14,877 | -6.0% |
| 1988 | 13,833 | -7.0% |
| 1989 | 12,776 | -7.6% |
| 1990 | 12,034 | -5.8% |
| 1991 | 11,320 | -5.9% |
| 1992 | 10,649 | -5.9% |
| 1993 | 9,954 | -6.5% |
| 1994 | 9,097 | -8.6% |
| 1995 | 8,232 | -9.5% |
| 1996 | 7,405 | -10.0% |
| 1997 | 6,657 | -10.1% |
| 1998 | 5,975 | -10.2% |
| 1999 | 5,376 | -10.0% |
| 2000 | 4,932 | -8.3% |
| 2001 | 4,546 | -7.8% |
| 2002 | 4,238 | -6.8% |
| 2003 | 4,051 | -4.4% |
| 2004 | 3,868 | -4.5% |
| 2005 | 3,729 | -3.6% |
| 2006 | 3,625 | -2.8% |
| 2007 | 3,569 | -1.5% |
| 2008 | 3,543 | -0.7% |
| 2009 | 3,567 | +0.7% |
| 2010 | 3,653 | +2.4% |
| 2011 | 3,828 | +4.8% |
| 2012 | 3,911 | +2.2% |
| 2013 | 3,939 | +0.7% |
| 2014 | 3,923 | -0.4% |
| 2015 | 3,828 | -2.4% |
| 2016 | 3,658 | -4.4% |
| 2017 | 3,414 | -6.7% |
| 2018 | 3,139 | -8.1% |
| 2019 | 2,878 | -8.3% |
| 2020 | 2,570 | -10.7% |
| 2021 | 2,182 | -15.1% |
| 2022 | 2,007 | -8.0% |
| 2023 | 1,826 | -9.0% |
Tunisia compared with similar countries
- Tunisia's 1,826 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 10,162, 18% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Tunisia's 1,826 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 3,323, 55% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 52,304 | 48,879 | 54,121 | 10 |
| 1960s | 48,001 | 40,524 | 53,234 | 10 |
| 1970s | 30,486 | 23,209 | 37,878 | 10 |
| 1980s | 17,116 | 12,776 | 21,687 | 10 |
| 1990s | 8,670 | 5,376 | 12,034 | 10 |
| 2000s | 3,967 | 3,543 | 4,932 | 10 |
| 2010s | 3,617 | 2,878 | 3,939 | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,146 | 1,826 | 2,570 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is number of child deaths unwpp in Tunisia?
- Number of child deaths unwpp in Tunisia was 1,826 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest number of child deaths unwpp recorded in Tunisia?
- The highest recorded value was 54,121 in 1957.
- What is the lowest number of child deaths unwpp recorded in Tunisia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,826 in 2023.
- How does Tunisia rank for number of child deaths unwpp?
- Tunisia ranks 97th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is number of child deaths unwpp rising or falling in Tunisia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 53.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Tunisia data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Number of child deaths unwpp. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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