Number of infant deaths (Our World) in Brunei
Brunei: Number of infant deaths (Our World) was 53 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
53
Change on year
down 1.9%
World rank
166th
of 199 countries
All-time high
295
in 1951
All-time low
47
in 2005
Years of data
74
1951–2024
Number of infant deaths in Brunei, 1951–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, number of infant deaths in Brunei stood at 53.
That represents a change of down 1.9% on the previous year and down 14.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of infant deaths in Brunei peaked at 295 in 1951 and was at its lowest, 47, in 2005.
Brunei ranks 166th 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 infant deaths (Our World) in Brunei, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1951 | 295 | — |
| 1952 | 293 | -0.7% |
| 1953 | 288 | -1.7% |
| 1954 | 284 | -1.4% |
| 1955 | 279 | -1.8% |
| 1956 | 274 | -1.8% |
| 1957 | 268 | -2.2% |
| 1958 | 261 | -2.6% |
| 1959 | 252 | -3.4% |
| 1960 | 242 | -4.0% |
| 1961 | 228 | -5.8% |
| 1962 | 212 | -7.0% |
| 1963 | 198 | -6.6% |
| 1964 | 188 | -5.1% |
| 1965 | 181 | -3.7% |
| 1966 | 175 | -3.3% |
| 1967 | 170 | -2.9% |
| 1968 | 166 | -2.4% |
| 1969 | 161 | -3.0% |
| 1970 | 156 | -3.1% |
| 1971 | 152 | -2.6% |
| 1972 | 149 | -2.0% |
| 1973 | 144 | -3.4% |
| 1974 | 137 | -4.9% |
| 1975 | 130 | -5.1% |
| 1976 | 123 | -5.4% |
| 1977 | 115 | -6.5% |
| 1978 | 107 | -7.0% |
| 1979 | 100 | -6.5% |
| 1980 | 93 | -7.0% |
| 1981 | 87 | -6.5% |
| 1982 | 82 | -5.7% |
| 1983 | 79 | -3.7% |
| 1984 | 77 | -2.5% |
| 1985 | 75 | -2.6% |
| 1986 | 74 | -1.3% |
| 1987 | 74 | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 74 | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 74 | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 74 | +0.0% |
| 1991 | 74 | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 74 | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 72 | -2.7% |
| 1994 | 70 | -2.8% |
| 1995 | 67 | -4.3% |
| 1996 | 63 | -6.0% |
| 1997 | 60 | -4.8% |
| 1998 | 58 | -3.3% |
| 1999 | 56 | -3.4% |
| 2000 | 54 | -3.6% |
| 2001 | 52 | -3.7% |
| 2002 | 51 | -1.9% |
| 2003 | 49 | -3.9% |
| 2004 | 48 | -2.0% |
| 2005 | 47 | -2.1% |
| 2006 | 47 | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 47 | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 48 | +2.1% |
| 2009 | 50 | +4.2% |
| 2010 | 52 | +4.0% |
| 2011 | 56 | +7.7% |
| 2012 | 59 | +5.4% |
| 2013 | 61 | +3.4% |
| 2014 | 62 | +1.6% |
| 2015 | 62 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 62 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 61 | -1.6% |
| 2018 | 60 | -1.6% |
| 2019 | 58 | -3.3% |
| 2020 | 57 | -1.7% |
| 2021 | 56 | -1.8% |
| 2022 | 55 | -1.8% |
| 2023 | 54 | -1.8% |
| 2024 | 53 | -1.9% |
Brunei compared with similar countries
- Brunei's 53 is below the median for high income countries, which is 215, 25% of the median. (65 countries reporting)
- Brunei's 53 is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 636.5, 8% of the median. (30 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 277.11 | 252 | 295 | 9 |
| 1960s | 192.1 | 161 | 242 | 10 |
| 1970s | 131.3 | 100 | 156 | 10 |
| 1980s | 78.9 | 74 | 93 | 10 |
| 1990s | 66.8 | 56 | 74 | 10 |
| 2000s | 49.3 | 47 | 54 | 10 |
| 2010s | 59.3 | 52 | 62 | 10 |
| 2020s | 55 | 53 | 57 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Brunei
- 163 Lithuania 62 compare
- 164 Sao Tome and Principe 60 compare
- 165 Cyprus 59 compare
- 167 Micronesia (country) 51 compare
- 168 Bahamas 48 compare
- 169 North Macedonia 41 compare
More health data for Brunei
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -0.3926 % change on previous year (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 8 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -0.7116 % 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 0.032 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -0.7964 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per capita 0.0345 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is number of infant deaths in Brunei?
- Number of infant deaths in Brunei was 53 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest number of infant deaths recorded in Brunei?
- The highest recorded value was 295 in 1951.
- What is the lowest number of infant deaths recorded in Brunei?
- The lowest recorded value was 47 in 2005.
- How does Brunei rank for number of infant deaths?
- Brunei ranks 166th out of 199 countries with data for 2024.
- Is number of infant deaths rising or falling in Brunei?
- Over the last ten years it is down 14.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Brunei data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Number of infant deaths. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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