Number of under-five deaths, annual growth rate in Peru
Peru: Number of under-five deaths, annual growth rate was -3.21 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
-3.21 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 2.9%
World rank
123rd
of 200 countries
All-time high
18.64 % change on previous year
in 1970
All-time low
-18.54 % change on previous year
in 1971
Years of data
65
1960–2024
Number of under-five deaths, annual growth rate in Peru, 1960–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2024, number of under-five deaths, annual growth rate in Peru stood at -3.21 % change on previous year.
That represents a change of up 2.9% on the previous year and up 31.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of under-five deaths, annual growth rate in Peru peaked at 18.64 % change on previous year in 1970 and was at its lowest, -18.54 % change on previous year, in 1971.
That places Peru 123rd 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, annual growth rate in Peru, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | -0.1871 % change on previous year | — |
| 1961 | -0.4178 % change on previous year | +123.4% |
| 1962 | -0.7633 % change on previous year | +82.7% |
| 1963 | -1.16 % change on previous year | +51.6% |
| 1964 | -1.36 % change on previous year | +17.4% |
| 1965 | -1.49 % change on previous year | +9.5% |
| 1966 | -1.55 % change on previous year | +4.1% |
| 1967 | -1.43 % change on previous year | -7.4% |
| 1968 | -1.32 % change on previous year | -8.0% |
| 1969 | -1.35 % change on previous year | +2.5% |
| 1970 | 18.64 % change on previous year | -1479.3% |
| 1971 | -18.54 % change on previous year | -199.4% |
| 1972 | -1.51 % change on previous year | -91.8% |
| 1973 | -1.72 % change on previous year | +14.0% |
| 1974 | -1.85 % change on previous year | +7.4% |
| 1975 | -1.82 % change on previous year | -1.9% |
| 1976 | -1.58 % change on previous year | -13.1% |
| 1977 | -1.48 % change on previous year | -6.1% |
| 1978 | -1.26 % change on previous year | -14.7% |
| 1979 | -1.19 % change on previous year | -6.1% |
| 1980 | -1.43 % change on previous year | +20.6% |
| 1981 | -1.7 % change on previous year | +19.0% |
| 1982 | -2.08 % change on previous year | +21.9% |
| 1983 | -2.52 % change on previous year | +21.2% |
| 1984 | -3.18 % change on previous year | +26.3% |
| 1985 | -3.77 % change on previous year | +18.7% |
| 1986 | -4.2 % change on previous year | +11.5% |
| 1987 | -4.56 % change on previous year | +8.5% |
| 1988 | -4.64 % change on previous year | +1.8% |
| 1989 | -4.57 % change on previous year | -1.4% |
| 1990 | -4.89 % change on previous year | +7.0% |
| 1991 | -5.38 % change on previous year | +9.9% |
| 1992 | -6.03 % change on previous year | +12.1% |
| 1993 | -6.75 % change on previous year | +12.0% |
| 1994 | -7.46 % change on previous year | +10.5% |
| 1995 | -8.1 % change on previous year | +8.5% |
| 1996 | -8.6 % change on previous year | +6.2% |
| 1997 | -8.87 % change on previous year | +3.1% |
| 1998 | -8.95 % change on previous year | +1.0% |
| 1999 | -8.83 % change on previous year | -1.4% |
| 2000 | -8.61 % change on previous year | -2.5% |
| 2001 | -8.86 % change on previous year | +2.9% |
| 2002 | -8.6 % change on previous year | -3.0% |
| 2003 | -7.51 % change on previous year | -12.7% |
| 2004 | -6.37 % change on previous year | -15.2% |
| 2005 | -6.03 % change on previous year | -5.3% |
| 2006 | -6.31 % change on previous year | +4.7% |
| 2007 | -6.21 % change on previous year | -1.6% |
| 2008 | -6.44 % change on previous year | +3.6% |
| 2009 | -6.47 % change on previous year | +0.6% |
| 2010 | -6.43 % change on previous year | -0.6% |
| 2011 | -5.56 % change on previous year | -13.6% |
| 2012 | -5.15 % change on previous year | -7.4% |
| 2013 | -5.23 % change on previous year | +1.6% |
| 2014 | -4.69 % change on previous year | -10.3% |
| 2015 | -4.4 % change on previous year | -6.2% |
| 2016 | -3.9 % change on previous year | -11.3% |
| 2017 | -3.33 % change on previous year | -14.8% |
| 2018 | -2.93 % change on previous year | -11.7% |
| 2019 | -2.26 % change on previous year | -22.9% |
| 2020 | -2.23 % change on previous year | -1.5% |
| 2021 | -2.95 % change on previous year | +32.4% |
| 2022 | -3.09 % change on previous year | +4.8% |
| 2023 | -3.31 % change on previous year | +7.1% |
| 2024 | -3.21 % change on previous year | -2.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | -1.1 % change on previous year | -1.55 % change on previous year | -0.1871 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1970s | -1.23 % change on previous year | -18.54 % change on previous year | 18.64 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | -3.26 % change on previous year | -4.64 % change on previous year | -1.43 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | -7.39 % change on previous year | -8.95 % change on previous year | -4.89 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | -7.14 % change on previous year | -8.86 % change on previous year | -6.03 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -4.39 % change on previous year | -6.43 % change on previous year | -2.26 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -2.96 % change on previous year | -3.31 % change on previous year | -2.23 % change on previous year | 5 |
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- 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)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,235 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 782 deaths (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, annual growth rate in Peru?
- Number of under-five deaths, annual growth rate in Peru was -3.21 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest number of under-five deaths, annual growth rate recorded in Peru?
- The highest recorded value was 18.64 % change on previous year in 1970.
- What is the lowest number of under-five deaths, annual growth rate recorded in Peru?
- The lowest recorded value was -18.54 % change on previous year in 1971.
- How does Peru rank for number of under-five deaths, annual growth rate?
- Peru ranks 123rd out of 200 countries with data for 2024.
- Is number of under-five deaths, annual growth rate rising or falling in Peru?
- Over the last ten years it is up 31.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Peru 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 World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory
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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.