Number of under-five deaths (World Health) in Peru
Peru: Number of under-five deaths (World Health) was 6,955 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
6,955
Change on year
down 3.2%
World rank
62nd
of 200 countries
All-time high
111,264
in 1970
All-time low
6,955
in 2024
Years of data
66
1959–2024
Number of under-five deaths in Peru, 1959–2024
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
Peru recorded 6,955 for number of under-five deaths in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 66 years on record.
That represents a change of down 3.2% on the previous year and down 27.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of under-five deaths in Peru peaked at 111,264 in 1970 and was at its lowest, 6,955, in 2024.
Peru ranks 62nd 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 under-five deaths (World Health) in Peru, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1959 | 104,784 | — |
| 1960 | 104,588 | -0.2% |
| 1961 | 104,151 | -0.4% |
| 1962 | 103,356 | -0.8% |
| 1963 | 102,160 | -1.2% |
| 1964 | 100,772 | -1.4% |
| 1965 | 99,273 | -1.5% |
| 1966 | 97,736 | -1.5% |
| 1967 | 96,335 | -1.4% |
| 1968 | 95,064 | -1.3% |
| 1969 | 93,779 | -1.4% |
| 1970 | 111,264 | +18.6% |
| 1971 | 90,636 | -18.5% |
| 1972 | 89,266 | -1.5% |
| 1973 | 87,728 | -1.7% |
| 1974 | 86,105 | -1.9% |
| 1975 | 84,542 | -1.8% |
| 1976 | 83,208 | -1.6% |
| 1977 | 81,975 | -1.5% |
| 1978 | 80,939 | -1.3% |
| 1979 | 79,979 | -1.2% |
| 1980 | 78,835 | -1.4% |
| 1981 | 77,493 | -1.7% |
| 1982 | 75,885 | -2.1% |
| 1983 | 73,976 | -2.5% |
| 1984 | 71,626 | -3.2% |
| 1985 | 68,926 | -3.8% |
| 1986 | 66,030 | -4.2% |
| 1987 | 63,019 | -4.6% |
| 1988 | 60,095 | -4.6% |
| 1989 | 57,347 | -4.6% |
| 1990 | 54,542 | -4.9% |
| 1991 | 51,609 | -5.4% |
| 1992 | 48,497 | -6.0% |
| 1993 | 45,222 | -6.8% |
| 1994 | 41,849 | -7.5% |
| 1995 | 38,461 | -8.1% |
| 1996 | 35,155 | -8.6% |
| 1997 | 32,038 | -8.9% |
| 1998 | 29,169 | -9.0% |
| 1999 | 26,594 | -8.8% |
| 2000 | 24,304 | -8.6% |
| 2001 | 22,150 | -8.9% |
| 2002 | 20,246 | -8.6% |
| 2003 | 18,726 | -7.5% |
| 2004 | 17,534 | -6.4% |
| 2005 | 16,477 | -6.0% |
| 2006 | 15,437 | -6.3% |
| 2007 | 14,478 | -6.2% |
| 2008 | 13,546 | -6.4% |
| 2009 | 12,669 | -6.5% |
| 2010 | 11,854 | -6.4% |
| 2011 | 11,195 | -5.6% |
| 2012 | 10,619 | -5.1% |
| 2013 | 10,064 | -5.2% |
| 2014 | 9,592 | -4.7% |
| 2015 | 9,170 | -4.4% |
| 2016 | 8,812 | -3.9% |
| 2017 | 8,519 | -3.3% |
| 2018 | 8,269 | -2.9% |
| 2019 | 8,082 | -2.3% |
| 2020 | 7,902 | -2.2% |
| 2021 | 7,669 | -2.9% |
| 2022 | 7,432 | -3.1% |
| 2023 | 7,186 | -3.3% |
| 2024 | 6,955 | -3.2% |
Peru compared with similar countries
- Peru's 6,955 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1,440, 4.8× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Peru's 6,955 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 910, 7.6× the median. (34 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 104,784 | 104,784 | 104,784 | 1 |
| 1960s | 99,721 | 93,779 | 104,588 | 10 |
| 1970s | 87,564 | 79,979 | 111,264 | 10 |
| 1980s | 69,323 | 57,347 | 78,835 | 10 |
| 1990s | 40,314 | 26,594 | 54,542 | 10 |
| 2000s | 17,557 | 12,669 | 24,304 | 10 |
| 2010s | 9,618 | 8,082 | 11,854 | 10 |
| 2020s | 7,429 | 6,955 | 7,902 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Peru
- 59 Guatemala 7,745 compare
- 60 Tajikistan, Republic of 7,590 compare
- 61 Congo, Republic of 7,367 compare
- 63 Russian Federation 6,759 compare
- 64 Cambodia 6,629 compare
- 65 Mauritania, Islamic Republic of 6,361 compare
More health data for Peru
- 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 0.5045 % change on previous year (2090)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates 1,235 (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 782 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 2 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -0.3081 % 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 0.038 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -0.302 % 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 Peru?
- Number of under-five deaths in Peru was 6,955 in 2024, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest number of under-five deaths recorded in Peru?
- The highest recorded value was 111,264 in 1970.
- What is the lowest number of under-five deaths recorded in Peru?
- The lowest recorded value was 6,955 in 2024.
- How does Peru rank for number of under-five deaths?
- Peru ranks 62nd out of 200 countries with data for 2024.
- Is number of under-five deaths rising or falling in Peru?
- Over the last ten years it is down 27.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Peru 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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