Number of under-five deaths (World Health) in High income (World Bank)
High income (World Bank): Number of under-five deaths (World Health) was 64,707 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
64,707
Change on year
down 1.5%
Rank
11th
of 11 groups
All-time high
341,690
in 1980
All-time low
64,707
in 2024
Years of data
45
1980–2024
Number of under-five deaths in High income (World Bank), 1980–2024
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
In 2024, number of under-five deaths in High income (World Bank) stood at 64,707. That is the lowest value across all 45 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.5% on the previous year and down 27.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of under-five deaths in High income (World Bank) peaked at 341,690 in 1980 and was at its lowest, 64,707, in 2024.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Number of under-five deaths (World Health) in High income (World Bank), year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 341,690 | — |
| 1981 | 328,410 | -3.9% |
| 1982 | 315,751 | -3.9% |
| 1983 | 303,994 | -3.7% |
| 1984 | 291,364 | -4.2% |
| 1985 | 279,170 | -4.2% |
| 1986 | 269,355 | -3.5% |
| 1987 | 260,482 | -3.3% |
| 1988 | 250,198 | -3.9% |
| 1989 | 238,019 | -4.9% |
| 1990 | 225,714 | -5.2% |
| 1991 | 213,257 | -5.5% |
| 1992 | 199,781 | -6.3% |
| 1993 | 186,039 | -6.9% |
| 1994 | 174,352 | -6.3% |
| 1995 | 164,624 | -5.6% |
| 1996 | 155,455 | -5.6% |
| 1997 | 147,555 | -5.1% |
| 1998 | 141,046 | -4.4% |
| 1999 | 135,029 | -4.3% |
| 2000 | 129,967 | -3.7% |
| 2001 | 125,420 | -3.5% |
| 2002 | 120,921 | -3.6% |
| 2003 | 117,648 | -2.7% |
| 2004 | 114,561 | -2.6% |
| 2005 | 110,920 | -3.2% |
| 2006 | 107,967 | -2.7% |
| 2007 | 106,410 | -1.4% |
| 2008 | 104,973 | -1.4% |
| 2009 | 102,599 | -2.3% |
| 2010 | 99,645 | -2.9% |
| 2011 | 96,841 | -2.8% |
| 2012 | 94,541 | -2.4% |
| 2013 | 92,048 | -2.6% |
| 2014 | 89,380 | -2.9% |
| 2015 | 86,935 | -2.7% |
| 2016 | 84,067 | -3.3% |
| 2017 | 80,461 | -4.3% |
| 2018 | 76,663 | -4.7% |
| 2019 | 73,330 | -4.3% |
| 2020 | 70,088 | -4.4% |
| 2021 | 68,055 | -2.9% |
| 2022 | 66,906 | -1.7% |
| 2023 | 65,679 | -1.8% |
| 2024 | 64,707 | -1.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 287,843 | 238,019 | 341,690 | 10 |
| 1990s | 174,285 | 135,029 | 225,714 | 10 |
| 2000s | 114,139 | 102,599 | 129,967 | 10 |
| 2010s | 87,391 | 73,330 | 99,645 | 10 |
| 2020s | 67,087 | 64,707 | 70,088 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is number of under-five deaths in High income (World Bank)?
- Number of under-five deaths in High income (World Bank) was 64,707 in 2024, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest number of under-five deaths recorded in High income (World Bank)?
- The highest recorded value was 341,690 in 1980.
- What is the lowest number of under-five deaths recorded in High income (World Bank)?
- The lowest recorded value was 64,707 in 2024.
- How does High income (World Bank) rank for number of under-five deaths?
- High income (World Bank) ranks 11th out of 11 groups with data for 2024.
- Is number of under-five deaths rising or falling in High income (World Bank)?
- Over the last ten years it is down 27.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this High income (World Bank) 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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