Number of under-five deaths, annual growth rate in Seychelles
Seychelles: Number of under-five deaths, annual growth rate was -4 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
-4 % change on previous year
World rank
141st
of 197 countries
All-time high
8.7 % change on previous year
in 2012
All-time low
-14.29 % change on previous year
in 1977
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Number of under-five deaths, annual growth rate in Seychelles, 1961–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for number of under-five deaths, annual growth rate in Seychelles is -4 % change on previous year, measured in 2024.
Over the whole period, number of under-five deaths, annual growth rate in Seychelles peaked at 8.7 % change on previous year in 2012 and was at its lowest, -14.29 % change on previous year, in 1977.
Seychelles ranks 141st of 197 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, annual growth rate in Seychelles, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 1.27 % change on previous year | — |
| 1962 | 1.25 % change on previous year | -1.2% |
| 1963 | 0.6173 % change on previous year | -50.6% |
| 1964 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1965 | -0.6135 % change on previous year | — |
| 1966 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1967 | -1.85 % change on previous year | — |
| 1968 | -6.29 % change on previous year | +239.6% |
| 1969 | -7.38 % change on previous year | +17.4% |
| 1970 | -7.25 % change on previous year | -1.8% |
| 1971 | -5.47 % change on previous year | -24.5% |
| 1972 | -7.44 % change on previous year | +36.0% |
| 1973 | -10.71 % change on previous year | +44.0% |
| 1974 | -6 % change on previous year | -44.0% |
| 1975 | -6.38 % change on previous year | +6.4% |
| 1976 | -12.5 % change on previous year | +95.8% |
| 1977 | -14.29 % change on previous year | +14.3% |
| 1978 | -9.09 % change on previous year | -36.4% |
| 1979 | -8.33 % change on previous year | -8.3% |
| 1980 | -7.27 % change on previous year | -12.7% |
| 1981 | -7.84 % change on previous year | +7.8% |
| 1982 | -10.64 % change on previous year | +35.6% |
| 1983 | -9.52 % change on previous year | -10.5% |
| 1984 | -2.63 % change on previous year | -72.4% |
| 1985 | -5.41 % change on previous year | +105.4% |
| 1986 | -2.86 % change on previous year | -47.1% |
| 1987 | -5.88 % change on previous year | +105.9% |
| 1988 | -6.25 % change on previous year | +6.3% |
| 1989 | -3.33 % change on previous year | -46.7% |
| 1990 | -6.9 % change on previous year | +106.9% |
| 1991 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1992 | -3.7 % change on previous year | — |
| 1993 | -3.85 % change on previous year | +3.8% |
| 1994 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1995 | -4 % change on previous year | — |
| 1996 | -4.17 % change on previous year | +4.2% |
| 1997 | -8.7 % change on previous year | +108.7% |
| 1998 | -4.76 % change on previous year | -45.2% |
| 1999 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2000 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2001 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2002 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2003 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2004 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2005 | 5 % change on previous year | — |
| 2006 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2007 | 4.76 % change on previous year | — |
| 2008 | 4.55 % change on previous year | -4.5% |
| 2009 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2010 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2011 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2012 | 8.7 % change on previous year | — |
| 2013 | -4 % change on previous year | -146.0% |
| 2014 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2015 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2016 | 4.17 % change on previous year | — |
| 2017 | 4 % change on previous year | -4.0% |
| 2018 | 3.85 % change on previous year | -3.8% |
| 2019 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2020 | -3.7 % change on previous year | — |
| 2021 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2022 | -3.85 % change on previous year | — |
| 2023 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2024 | -4 % change on previous year | — |
Seychelles compared with similar countries
- Seychelles's -4 % change on previous year is below the median for high income countries, which is -1.16 % change on previous year, 3.5× the median. (65 countries reporting)
- Seychelles's -4 % change on previous year is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is -2.09 % change on previous year, 1.9× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | -1.44 % change on previous year | -7.38 % change on previous year | 1.27 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1970s | -8.75 % change on previous year | -14.29 % change on previous year | -5.47 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | -6.16 % change on previous year | -10.64 % change on previous year | -2.63 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | -3.61 % change on previous year | -8.7 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.43 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 5 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.67 % change on previous year | -4 % change on previous year | 8.7 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -2.31 % change on previous year | -4 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Seychelles
- 138 Mexico -3.76 % change on previous year compare
- 139 Myanmar -3.82 % change on previous year compare
- 140 Italy -3.86 % change on previous year compare
- 141 Cape Verde -4 % change on previous year compare
- 141 Grenada -4 % change on previous year compare
- 144 Georgia -4.07 % change on previous year compare
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- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -1.17 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,333 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
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- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -0.0987 % 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 0.033 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -0.2838 % 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, annual growth rate in Seychelles?
- Number of under-five deaths, annual growth rate in Seychelles was -4 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest number of under-five deaths, annual growth rate recorded in Seychelles?
- The highest recorded value was 8.7 % change on previous year in 2012.
- What is the lowest number of under-five deaths, annual growth rate recorded in Seychelles?
- The lowest recorded value was -14.29 % change on previous year in 1977.
- How does Seychelles rank for number of under-five deaths, annual growth rate?
- Seychelles ranks 141st out of 197 countries with data for 2024.
- Where does this Seychelles data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Number of under-five deaths, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Number of under-five deaths. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Number of under-five deaths UN Inter-agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation, UN Children's Fund (UNICEF)
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Number of under-five deaths. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.