Number of under-five deaths (World Health) in Brunei Darussalam
Brunei Darussalam: Number of under-five deaths (World Health) was 62 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
62
Change on year
down 1.6%
World rank
167th
of 200 countries
All-time high
399
in 1955
All-time low
57
in 2006
Years of data
70
1955–2024
Number of under-five deaths in Brunei Darussalam, 1955–2024
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
The most recent figure for number of under-five deaths in Brunei Darussalam is 62, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 1.6% on the previous year and down 15.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of under-five deaths in Brunei Darussalam peaked at 399 in 1955 and was at its lowest, 57, in 2006.
That places Brunei Darussalam 167th out of 200 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Number of under-five deaths (World Health) in Brunei Darussalam, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1955 | 399 | — |
| 1956 | 391 | -2.0% |
| 1957 | 383 | -2.0% |
| 1958 | 373 | -2.6% |
| 1959 | 362 | -2.9% |
| 1960 | 349 | -3.6% |
| 1961 | 332 | -4.9% |
| 1962 | 311 | -6.3% |
| 1963 | 292 | -6.1% |
| 1964 | 277 | -5.1% |
| 1965 | 264 | -4.7% |
| 1966 | 254 | -3.8% |
| 1967 | 245 | -3.5% |
| 1968 | 237 | -3.3% |
| 1969 | 230 | -3.0% |
| 1970 | 222 | -3.5% |
| 1971 | 214 | -3.6% |
| 1972 | 207 | -3.3% |
| 1973 | 199 | -3.9% |
| 1974 | 189 | -5.0% |
| 1975 | 179 | -5.3% |
| 1976 | 168 | -6.1% |
| 1977 | 157 | -6.5% |
| 1978 | 146 | -7.0% |
| 1979 | 136 | -6.8% |
| 1980 | 126 | -7.4% |
| 1981 | 118 | -6.3% |
| 1982 | 110 | -6.8% |
| 1983 | 105 | -4.5% |
| 1984 | 101 | -3.8% |
| 1985 | 98 | -3.0% |
| 1986 | 96 | -2.0% |
| 1987 | 95 | -1.0% |
| 1988 | 95 | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 95 | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 95 | +0.0% |
| 1991 | 95 | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 95 | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 92 | -3.2% |
| 1994 | 89 | -3.3% |
| 1995 | 85 | -4.5% |
| 1996 | 81 | -4.7% |
| 1997 | 76 | -6.2% |
| 1998 | 73 | -3.9% |
| 1999 | 70 | -4.1% |
| 2000 | 67 | -4.3% |
| 2001 | 65 | -3.0% |
| 2002 | 63 | -3.1% |
| 2003 | 61 | -3.2% |
| 2004 | 60 | -1.6% |
| 2005 | 58 | -3.3% |
| 2006 | 57 | -1.7% |
| 2007 | 57 | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 58 | +1.8% |
| 2009 | 60 | +3.4% |
| 2010 | 62 | +3.3% |
| 2011 | 66 | +6.5% |
| 2012 | 69 | +4.5% |
| 2013 | 71 | +2.9% |
| 2014 | 73 | +2.8% |
| 2015 | 73 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 73 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 72 | -1.4% |
| 2018 | 70 | -2.8% |
| 2019 | 69 | -1.4% |
| 2020 | 67 | -2.9% |
| 2021 | 66 | -1.5% |
| 2022 | 64 | -3.0% |
| 2023 | 63 | -1.6% |
| 2024 | 62 | -1.6% |
Brunei Darussalam compared with similar countries
- Brunei Darussalam's 62 is below the median for high income countries, which is 258, 24% of the median. (65 countries reporting)
- Brunei Darussalam's 62 is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 775.5, 8% of the median. (30 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 381.6 | 362 | 399 | 5 |
| 1960s | 279.1 | 230 | 349 | 10 |
| 1970s | 181.7 | 136 | 222 | 10 |
| 1980s | 103.9 | 95 | 126 | 10 |
| 1990s | 85.1 | 70 | 95 | 10 |
| 2000s | 60.6 | 57 | 67 | 10 |
| 2010s | 69.8 | 62 | 73 | 10 |
| 2020s | 64.4 | 62 | 67 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Brunei Darussalam
- 164 Lithuania 75 compare
- 165 Cabo Verde 72 compare
- 165 Cyprus 72 compare
- 168 Micronesia, Federated States of 56 compare
- 169 Bahamas, The 54 compare
- 170 North Macedonia, Republic of 48 compare
More health data for Brunei Darussalam
- 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)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates 1,268 (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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is number of under-five deaths in Brunei Darussalam?
- Number of under-five deaths in Brunei Darussalam was 62 in 2024, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest number of under-five deaths recorded in Brunei Darussalam?
- The highest recorded value was 399 in 1955.
- What is the lowest number of under-five deaths recorded in Brunei Darussalam?
- The lowest recorded value was 57 in 2006.
- How does Brunei Darussalam rank for number of under-five deaths?
- Brunei Darussalam ranks 167th out of 200 countries with data for 2024.
- Is number of under-five deaths rising or falling in Brunei Darussalam?
- Over the last ten years it is down 15.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Brunei Darussalam data come from?
- The figures come from World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as part of Number of under-five deaths. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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