Number of infant deaths, annual growth rate in New Zealand
New Zealand: Number of infant deaths, annual growth rate was -2.06 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
-2.06 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 27.1%
World rank
105th
of 200 countries
All-time high
4.49 % change on previous year
in 2007
All-time low
-6.5 % change on previous year
in 1978
Years of data
73
1952–2024
Number of infant deaths, annual growth rate in New Zealand, 1952–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2024, number of infant deaths, annual growth rate in New Zealand stood at -2.06 % change on previous year.
That represents a change of down 27.1% on the previous year and up 62.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of infant deaths, annual growth rate in New Zealand peaked at 4.49 % change on previous year in 2007 and was at its lowest, -6.5 % change on previous year, in 1978.
New Zealand ranks 105th of 200 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 infant deaths, annual growth rate in New Zealand, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1952 | -0.292 % change on previous year | — |
| 1953 | -0.9517 % change on previous year | +226.0% |
| 1954 | -0.0739 % change on previous year | -92.2% |
| 1955 | 1.18 % change on previous year | -1701.2% |
| 1956 | 0.8772 % change on previous year | -25.9% |
| 1957 | 0.4348 % change on previous year | -50.4% |
| 1958 | 0.5772 % change on previous year | +32.8% |
| 1959 | 0.6456 % change on previous year | +11.9% |
| 1960 | -0.1426 % change on previous year | -122.1% |
| 1961 | -0.7852 % change on previous year | +450.8% |
| 1962 | -3.17 % change on previous year | +303.2% |
| 1963 | -4.38 % change on previous year | +38.5% |
| 1964 | -5.44 % change on previous year | +24.1% |
| 1965 | -6.41 % change on previous year | +17.8% |
| 1966 | -3.86 % change on previous year | -39.7% |
| 1967 | -1.19 % change on previous year | -69.3% |
| 1968 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1969 | -0.647 % change on previous year | — |
| 1970 | -2.14 % change on previous year | +230.7% |
| 1971 | -0.5703 % change on previous year | -73.3% |
| 1972 | -1.63 % change on previous year | +185.0% |
| 1973 | -5.93 % change on previous year | +264.8% |
| 1974 | -5.99 % change on previous year | +1.1% |
| 1975 | -6.04 % change on previous year | +0.9% |
| 1976 | -5.96 % change on previous year | -1.3% |
| 1977 | -4.35 % change on previous year | -27.0% |
| 1978 | -6.5 % change on previous year | +49.4% |
| 1979 | -4.87 % change on previous year | -25.1% |
| 1980 | -3.65 % change on previous year | -24.9% |
| 1981 | -4.1 % change on previous year | +12.1% |
| 1982 | -3.16 % change on previous year | -22.8% |
| 1983 | -2.78 % change on previous year | -12.2% |
| 1984 | -0.8403 % change on previous year | -69.7% |
| 1985 | -1.02 % change on previous year | +21.0% |
| 1986 | -1.54 % change on previous year | +51.5% |
| 1987 | -0.6957 % change on previous year | -54.9% |
| 1988 | -0.1751 % change on previous year | -74.8% |
| 1989 | -2.11 % change on previous year | +1102.1% |
| 1990 | -3.41 % change on previous year | +61.7% |
| 1991 | -4.64 % change on previous year | +36.2% |
| 1992 | -5.84 % change on previous year | +25.8% |
| 1993 | -5.17 % change on previous year | -11.5% |
| 1994 | -6.1 % change on previous year | +18.1% |
| 1995 | -5.34 % change on previous year | -12.5% |
| 1996 | -3.92 % change on previous year | -26.5% |
| 1997 | -3.57 % change on previous year | -8.9% |
| 1998 | -4.76 % change on previous year | +33.3% |
| 1999 | -3.06 % change on previous year | -35.8% |
| 2000 | -1.72 % change on previous year | -43.7% |
| 2001 | -3.5 % change on previous year | +103.5% |
| 2002 | -4.83 % change on previous year | +38.2% |
| 2003 | -2.22 % change on previous year | -54.0% |
| 2004 | 1.3 % change on previous year | -158.4% |
| 2005 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2006 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2007 | 4.49 % change on previous year | — |
| 2008 | 3.07 % change on previous year | -31.6% |
| 2009 | -2.08 % change on previous year | -167.9% |
| 2010 | -1.52 % change on previous year | -27.1% |
| 2011 | -2.16 % change on previous year | +42.2% |
| 2012 | -3.79 % change on previous year | +75.2% |
| 2013 | -4.26 % change on previous year | +12.6% |
| 2014 | -5.48 % change on previous year | +28.6% |
| 2015 | -0.3623 % change on previous year | -93.4% |
| 2016 | -0.7273 % change on previous year | +100.7% |
| 2017 | -2.56 % change on previous year | +252.6% |
| 2018 | -3.01 % change on previous year | +17.3% |
| 2019 | -1.16 % change on previous year | -61.3% |
| 2020 | -1.57 % change on previous year | +34.9% |
| 2021 | -1.2 % change on previous year | -23.8% |
| 2022 | -0.4032 % change on previous year | -66.3% |
| 2023 | -1.62 % change on previous year | +301.6% |
| 2024 | -2.06 % change on previous year | +27.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 0.3001 % change on previous year | -0.9517 % change on previous year | 1.18 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 1960s | -2.6 % change on previous year | -6.41 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1970s | -4.4 % change on previous year | -6.5 % change on previous year | -0.5703 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | -2.01 % change on previous year | -4.1 % change on previous year | -0.1751 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | -4.58 % change on previous year | -6.1 % change on previous year | -3.06 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | -0.5504 % change on previous year | -4.83 % change on previous year | 4.49 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -2.5 % change on previous year | -5.48 % change on previous year | -0.3623 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -1.37 % change on previous year | -2.06 % change on previous year | -0.4032 % change on previous year | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is number of infant deaths, annual growth rate in New Zealand?
- Number of infant deaths, annual growth rate in New Zealand was -2.06 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest number of infant deaths, annual growth rate recorded in New Zealand?
- The highest recorded value was 4.49 % change on previous year in 2007.
- What is the lowest number of infant deaths, annual growth rate recorded in New Zealand?
- The lowest recorded value was -6.5 % change on previous year in 1978.
- How does New Zealand rank for number of infant deaths, annual growth rate?
- New Zealand ranks 105th out of 200 countries with data for 2024.
- Is number of infant deaths, annual growth rate rising or falling in New Zealand?
- Over the last ten years it is up 62.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this New Zealand data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Number of infant 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 infant deaths. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Number of infant deaths World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Number of infant deaths. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.