Number of under-five deaths in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: Number of under-five deaths was 20,555 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
20,555
Change on year
up 2.3%
World rank
43rd
of 199 countries
All-time high
107,412
in 2009
All-time low
19,236
in 1976
Years of data
61
1964–2024
Number of under-five deaths in Central African Republic, 1964–2024
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
Central African Republic recorded 20,555 for number of under-five deaths in 2024.
The figure is up 2.3% on the previous year and down 46.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of under-five deaths in Central African Republic peaked at 107,412 in 2009 and was at its lowest, 19,236, in 1976.
Central African Republic ranks 43rd of 199 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Number of under-five deaths in Central African Republic, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1964 | 19,905 | — |
| 1965 | 19,849 | -0.3% |
| 1966 | 19,800 | -0.2% |
| 1967 | 19,783 | -0.1% |
| 1968 | 19,800 | +0.1% |
| 1969 | 19,816 | +0.1% |
| 1970 | 19,777 | -0.2% |
| 1971 | 19,716 | -0.3% |
| 1972 | 19,633 | -0.4% |
| 1973 | 19,511 | -0.6% |
| 1974 | 19,373 | -0.7% |
| 1975 | 19,261 | -0.6% |
| 1976 | 19,236 | -0.1% |
| 1977 | 19,310 | +0.4% |
| 1978 | 19,440 | +0.7% |
| 1979 | 19,633 | +1.0% |
| 1980 | 19,891 | +1.3% |
| 1981 | 20,170 | +1.4% |
| 1982 | 20,456 | +1.4% |
| 1983 | 20,741 | +1.4% |
| 1984 | 21,052 | +1.5% |
| 1985 | 21,374 | +1.5% |
| 1986 | 21,705 | +1.5% |
| 1987 | 22,079 | +1.7% |
| 1988 | 22,423 | +1.6% |
| 1989 | 22,751 | +1.5% |
| 1990 | 23,114 | +1.6% |
| 1991 | 23,486 | +1.6% |
| 1992 | 23,780 | +1.3% |
| 1993 | 24,057 | +1.2% |
| 1994 | 24,375 | +1.3% |
| 1995 | 24,758 | +1.6% |
| 1996 | 25,053 | +1.2% |
| 1997 | 25,224 | +0.7% |
| 1998 | 25,343 | +0.5% |
| 1999 | 25,490 | +0.6% |
| 2000 | 25,606 | +0.5% |
| 2001 | 25,636 | +0.1% |
| 2002 | 25,495 | -0.6% |
| 2003 | 25,442 | -0.2% |
| 2004 | 25,386 | -0.2% |
| 2005 | 25,284 | -0.4% |
| 2006 | 25,172 | -0.4% |
| 2007 | 25,058 | -0.5% |
| 2008 | 24,978 | -0.3% |
| 2009 | 107,412 | +330.0% |
| 2010 | 27,701 | -74.2% |
| 2011 | 23,977 | -13.4% |
| 2012 | 24,022 | +0.2% |
| 2013 | 26,977 | +12.3% |
| 2014 | 38,728 | +43.6% |
| 2015 | 22,804 | -41.1% |
| 2016 | 25,570 | +12.1% |
| 2017 | 31,924 | +24.8% |
| 2018 | 24,770 | -22.4% |
| 2019 | 55,737 | +125.0% |
| 2020 | 26,141 | -53.1% |
| 2021 | 39,373 | +50.6% |
| 2022 | 105,462 | +167.9% |
| 2023 | 20,102 | -80.9% |
| 2024 | 20,555 | +2.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 19,826 | 19,783 | 19,905 | 6 |
| 1970s | 19,489 | 19,236 | 19,777 | 10 |
| 1980s | 21,264 | 19,891 | 22,751 | 10 |
| 1990s | 24,468 | 23,114 | 25,490 | 10 |
| 2000s | 33,547 | 24,978 | 107,412 | 10 |
| 2010s | 30,221 | 22,804 | 55,737 | 10 |
| 2020s | 42,327 | 20,102 | 105,462 | 5 |
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More health data for Central African Republic
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.88 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 1.15 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 887.2 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 5,728 deaths (2100)
- Population ages 0-14, female, annual growth rate 2.73 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, female, per unit of GDP 0.0004 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, female, per capita 0.2413 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, male, annual growth rate 2.77 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, male, per unit of GDP 0.0004 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, male, per capita 0.2455 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is number of under-five deaths in Central African Republic?
- Number of under-five deaths in Central African Republic was 20,555 in 2024, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest number of under-five deaths recorded in Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 107,412 in 2009.
- What is the lowest number of under-five deaths recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 19,236 in 1976.
- How does Central African Republic rank for number of under-five deaths?
- Central African Republic ranks 43rd out of 199 countries with data for 2024.
- Is number of under-five deaths rising or falling in Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is down 46.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Central African Republic 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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