Number of under-five deaths (World Health) in Morocco
Morocco: Number of under-five deaths (World Health) was 9,859 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
9,859
Change on year
down 4.5%
World rank
57th
of 200 countries
All-time high
138,145
in 1962
All-time low
9,859
in 2024
Years of data
63
1962–2024
Number of under-five deaths in Morocco, 1962–2024
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
In 2024, number of under-five deaths in Morocco stood at 9,859. That is the lowest value across all 63 years on record.
The figure is down 4.5% on the previous year and down 40.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of under-five deaths in Morocco peaked at 138,145 in 1962 and was at its lowest, 9,859, in 2024.
That places Morocco 57th out of 200 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Number of under-five deaths (World Health) in Morocco, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1962 | 138,145 | — |
| 1963 | 137,878 | -0.2% |
| 1964 | 136,577 | -0.9% |
| 1965 | 134,914 | -1.2% |
| 1966 | 133,004 | -1.4% |
| 1967 | 130,960 | -1.5% |
| 1968 | 128,808 | -1.6% |
| 1969 | 126,815 | -1.5% |
| 1970 | 125,442 | -1.1% |
| 1971 | 124,396 | -0.8% |
| 1972 | 123,424 | -0.8% |
| 1973 | 122,365 | -0.9% |
| 1974 | 120,662 | -1.4% |
| 1975 | 118,391 | -1.9% |
| 1976 | 115,369 | -2.6% |
| 1977 | 111,502 | -3.4% |
| 1978 | 107,246 | -3.8% |
| 1979 | 103,322 | -3.7% |
| 1980 | 99,875 | -3.3% |
| 1981 | 96,517 | -3.4% |
| 1982 | 92,965 | -3.7% |
| 1983 | 88,693 | -4.6% |
| 1984 | 83,967 | -5.3% |
| 1985 | 79,167 | -5.7% |
| 1986 | 74,553 | -5.8% |
| 1987 | 70,192 | -5.8% |
| 1988 | 66,008 | -6.0% |
| 1989 | 62,158 | -5.8% |
| 1990 | 58,786 | -5.4% |
| 1991 | 56,065 | -4.6% |
| 1992 | 53,196 | -5.1% |
| 1993 | 49,799 | -6.4% |
| 1994 | 46,802 | -6.0% |
| 1995 | 44,349 | -5.2% |
| 1996 | 42,304 | -4.6% |
| 1997 | 40,508 | -4.2% |
| 1998 | 38,538 | -4.9% |
| 1999 | 36,261 | -5.9% |
| 2000 | 34,036 | -6.1% |
| 2001 | 32,113 | -5.6% |
| 2002 | 30,356 | -5.5% |
| 2003 | 28,965 | -4.6% |
| 2004 | 27,899 | -3.7% |
| 2005 | 26,908 | -3.6% |
| 2006 | 25,875 | -3.8% |
| 2007 | 24,807 | -4.1% |
| 2008 | 23,700 | -4.5% |
| 2009 | 22,650 | -4.4% |
| 2010 | 21,653 | -4.4% |
| 2011 | 20,536 | -5.2% |
| 2012 | 19,273 | -6.2% |
| 2013 | 17,940 | -6.9% |
| 2014 | 16,663 | -7.1% |
| 2015 | 15,605 | -6.3% |
| 2016 | 14,725 | -5.6% |
| 2017 | 13,956 | -5.2% |
| 2018 | 13,277 | -4.9% |
| 2019 | 12,626 | -4.9% |
| 2020 | 12,021 | -4.8% |
| 2021 | 11,425 | -5.0% |
| 2022 | 10,866 | -4.9% |
| 2023 | 10,320 | -5.0% |
| 2024 | 9,859 | -4.5% |
Morocco compared with similar countries
- Morocco's 9,859 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 9,859, 1.0× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Morocco's 9,859 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 3,048, 3.2× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 133,388 | 126,815 | 138,145 | 8 |
| 1970s | 117,212 | 103,322 | 125,442 | 10 |
| 1980s | 81,410 | 62,158 | 99,875 | 10 |
| 1990s | 46,661 | 36,261 | 58,786 | 10 |
| 2000s | 27,731 | 22,650 | 34,036 | 10 |
| 2010s | 16,625 | 12,626 | 21,653 | 10 |
| 2020s | 10,898 | 9,859 | 12,021 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Morocco
- 54 Türkiye 10,356 compare
- 55 Papua New Guinea 10,037 compare
- 56 Syrian Arab Republic 9,991 compare
- 58 Colombia 8,107 compare
- 59 Guatemala 7,745 compare
- 60 Tajikistan, Republic of 7,590 compare
More health data for Morocco
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.91 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.6655 % change on previous year (2090)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates 1,240 (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 925 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 3 (2018)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -1.13 % 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 0.0396 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -1.1 % 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 Morocco?
- Number of under-five deaths in Morocco was 9,859 in 2024, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest number of under-five deaths recorded in Morocco?
- The highest recorded value was 138,145 in 1962.
- What is the lowest number of under-five deaths recorded in Morocco?
- The lowest recorded value was 9,859 in 2024.
- How does Morocco rank for number of under-five deaths?
- Morocco ranks 57th out of 200 countries with data for 2024.
- Is number of under-five deaths rising or falling in Morocco?
- Over the last ten years it is down 40.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Morocco 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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