Under-five deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024), annual growth rate in Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic: Under-five deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024), annual growth rate was -3.56 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
-3.56 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 5.3%
World rank
136th
of 201 countries
All-time high
3.31 % change on previous year
in 1957
All-time low
-5.34 % change on previous year
in 1998
Years of data
68
1957–2024
Under-five deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024), annual growth rate in Dominican Republic, 1957–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Dominican Republic recorded -3.56 % change on previous year for under-five deaths (un igme estimate, 2024), annual growth rate in 2024.
The figure is down 5.3% on the previous year and down 1,566.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, under-five deaths (un igme estimate, 2024), annual growth rate in Dominican Republic peaked at 3.31 % change on previous year in 1957 and was at its lowest, -5.34 % change on previous year, in 1998.
That places Dominican Republic 136th out of 201 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.
Under-five deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024), annual growth rate in Dominican Republic, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1957 | 3.31 % change on previous year | — |
| 1958 | 2.87 % change on previous year | -13.1% |
| 1959 | 2.23 % change on previous year | -22.3% |
| 1960 | 1.72 % change on previous year | -22.8% |
| 1961 | 1.03 % change on previous year | -40.2% |
| 1962 | 0.4689 % change on previous year | -54.5% |
| 1963 | -0.0974 % change on previous year | -120.8% |
| 1964 | -0.5565 % change on previous year | +471.4% |
| 1965 | -0.9437 % change on previous year | +69.6% |
| 1966 | -1.06 % change on previous year | +12.8% |
| 1967 | -1.36 % change on previous year | +27.7% |
| 1968 | -1.92 % change on previous year | +41.2% |
| 1969 | -1.9 % change on previous year | -1.2% |
| 1970 | -1.79 % change on previous year | -5.7% |
| 1971 | -1.82 % change on previous year | +1.6% |
| 1972 | -2.09 % change on previous year | +14.9% |
| 1973 | -2.15 % change on previous year | +3.2% |
| 1974 | -2.65 % change on previous year | +23.2% |
| 1975 | -2.98 % change on previous year | +12.3% |
| 1976 | -2.93 % change on previous year | -1.5% |
| 1977 | -2.9 % change on previous year | -1.0% |
| 1978 | -3.01 % change on previous year | +3.7% |
| 1979 | -2.87 % change on previous year | -4.6% |
| 1980 | -2.77 % change on previous year | -3.7% |
| 1981 | -3.06 % change on previous year | +10.4% |
| 1982 | -3.16 % change on previous year | +3.5% |
| 1983 | -2.59 % change on previous year | -18.1% |
| 1984 | -2.64 % change on previous year | +1.9% |
| 1985 | -3.41 % change on previous year | +29.0% |
| 1986 | -3.32 % change on previous year | -2.6% |
| 1987 | -3 % change on previous year | -9.5% |
| 1988 | -2.54 % change on previous year | -15.2% |
| 1989 | -2.19 % change on previous year | -14.0% |
| 1990 | -2.78 % change on previous year | +26.8% |
| 1991 | -3.48 % change on previous year | +25.3% |
| 1992 | -3.87 % change on previous year | +11.3% |
| 1993 | -4.03 % change on previous year | +4.0% |
| 1994 | -4.29 % change on previous year | +6.6% |
| 1995 | -4.49 % change on previous year | +4.7% |
| 1996 | -4.51 % change on previous year | +0.4% |
| 1997 | -5.09 % change on previous year | +12.7% |
| 1998 | -5.34 % change on previous year | +4.9% |
| 1999 | -3.28 % change on previous year | -38.5% |
| 2000 | -1.41 % change on previous year | -57.1% |
| 2001 | -1.82 % change on previous year | +28.9% |
| 2002 | -2.89 % change on previous year | +59.0% |
| 2003 | -2.73 % change on previous year | -5.5% |
| 2004 | -2.65 % change on previous year | -2.8% |
| 2005 | -2.52 % change on previous year | -5.1% |
| 2006 | -2.5 % change on previous year | -0.6% |
| 2007 | -1.12 % change on previous year | -55.3% |
| 2008 | 0.8284 % change on previous year | -174.0% |
| 2009 | 1.64 % change on previous year | +98.4% |
| 2010 | 1.01 % change on previous year | -38.5% |
| 2011 | 0.1067 % change on previous year | -89.4% |
| 2012 | -0.0133 % change on previous year | -112.5% |
| 2013 | -0.1066 % change on previous year | +700.1% |
| 2014 | -0.2134 % change on previous year | +100.2% |
| 2015 | -0.2673 % change on previous year | +25.3% |
| 2016 | -0.1608 % change on previous year | -39.8% |
| 2017 | -0.3088 % change on previous year | +92.0% |
| 2018 | -0.4444 % change on previous year | +43.9% |
| 2019 | -1.53 % change on previous year | +244.0% |
| 2020 | -2.8 % change on previous year | +83.3% |
| 2021 | -3.29 % change on previous year | +17.5% |
| 2022 | -3.07 % change on previous year | -6.8% |
| 2023 | -3.38 % change on previous year | +10.0% |
| 2024 | -3.56 % change on previous year | +5.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 2.8 % change on previous year | 2.23 % change on previous year | 3.31 % change on previous year | 3 |
| 1960s | -0.4614 % change on previous year | -1.92 % change on previous year | 1.72 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1970s | -2.52 % change on previous year | -3.01 % change on previous year | -1.79 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | -2.87 % change on previous year | -3.41 % change on previous year | -2.19 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | -4.12 % change on previous year | -5.34 % change on previous year | -2.78 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | -1.52 % change on previous year | -2.89 % change on previous year | 1.64 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -0.1926 % change on previous year | -1.53 % change on previous year | 1.01 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -3.22 % change on previous year | -3.56 % change on previous year | -2.8 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Dominican Republic
- 133 Timor-Leste -3.46 % change on previous year compare
- 134 Jamaica -3.48 % change on previous year compare
- 135 Kazakhstan -3.51 % change on previous year compare
- 137 Paraguay -3.63 % change on previous year compare
- 138 Colombia -3.67 % change on previous year compare
- 139 Botswana -3.74 % change on previous year compare
More health data for Dominican Republic
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -2.45 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.5233 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,287 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 598 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- 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 0.0418 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -1.09 % 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 under-five deaths (un igme estimate, 2024), annual growth rate in Dominican Republic?
- Under-five deaths (un igme estimate, 2024), annual growth rate in Dominican Republic was -3.56 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest under-five deaths (un igme estimate, 2024), annual growth rate recorded in Dominican Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 3.31 % change on previous year in 1957.
- What is the lowest under-five deaths (un igme estimate, 2024), annual growth rate recorded in Dominican Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was -5.34 % change on previous year in 1998.
- How does Dominican Republic rank for under-five deaths (un igme estimate, 2024), annual growth rate?
- Dominican Republic ranks 136th out of 201 countries with data for 2024.
- Is under-five deaths (un igme estimate, 2024), annual growth rate rising or falling in Dominican Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1,566.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Dominican Republic data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Under-five deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024), 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 Under-five deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Under-five deaths UNICEF
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Under-five deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.