Under-five deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024), annual growth rate in Least developed countries
Least developed countries: Under-five deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024), annual growth rate was -2.02 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Under-five deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024), annual growth rate in Least developed countries, 1981–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Least developed countries recorded -2.02 % change on previous year for under-five deaths (un igme estimate, 2024), annual growth rate in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 72.5% on the previous year and down 439.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, under-five deaths (un igme estimate, 2024), annual growth rate in Least developed countries peaked at 7.83 % change on previous year in 1988 and was at its lowest, -8.98 % change on previous year, in 1989.
Least developed countries ranks 9th of 34 groups on this measure, in the top quarter.
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 Least developed countries, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 0.8373 % change on previous year | — |
| 1982 | 0.5006 % change on previous year | -40.2% |
| 1983 | 5.08 % change on previous year | +915.7% |
| 1984 | -0.2622 % change on previous year | -105.2% |
| 1985 | -0.2265 % change on previous year | -13.6% |
| 1986 | -1.87 % change on previous year | +726.8% |
| 1987 | -3.93 % change on previous year | +109.8% |
| 1988 | 7.83 % change on previous year | -299.2% |
| 1989 | -8.98 % change on previous year | -214.8% |
| 1990 | -0.1814 % change on previous year | -98.0% |
| 1991 | 1.59 % change on previous year | -974.7% |
| 1992 | -0.2306 % change on previous year | -114.5% |
| 1993 | -0.3299 % change on previous year | +43.1% |
| 1994 | -1.28 % change on previous year | +288.4% |
| 1995 | -2.09 % change on previous year | +63.3% |
| 1996 | 1.91 % change on previous year | -191.1% |
| 1997 | -1.31 % change on previous year | -168.6% |
| 1998 | 0.9459 % change on previous year | -172.3% |
| 1999 | -4.97 % change on previous year | -625.5% |
| 2000 | -2.32 % change on previous year | -53.3% |
| 2001 | -1.45 % change on previous year | -37.4% |
| 2002 | -4.35 % change on previous year | +199.5% |
| 2003 | -3.13 % change on previous year | -28.0% |
| 2004 | -2.74 % change on previous year | -12.5% |
| 2005 | -5.59 % change on previous year | +104.1% |
| 2006 | -3.73 % change on previous year | -33.2% |
| 2007 | -3.18 % change on previous year | -14.9% |
| 2008 | -1.84 % change on previous year | -42.1% |
| 2009 | -1.15 % change on previous year | -37.3% |
| 2010 | -4.35 % change on previous year | +276.7% |
| 2011 | 1.36 % change on previous year | -131.3% |
| 2012 | -6.91 % change on previous year | -607.1% |
| 2013 | -2.77 % change on previous year | -59.9% |
| 2014 | 0.5936 % change on previous year | -121.4% |
| 2015 | -0.838 % change on previous year | -241.2% |
| 2016 | -0.6935 % change on previous year | -17.2% |
| 2017 | 0.4129 % change on previous year | -159.5% |
| 2018 | -4.41 % change on previous year | -1167.3% |
| 2019 | -0.1365 % change on previous year | -96.9% |
| 2020 | -1.89 % change on previous year | +1282.0% |
| 2021 | 3.91 % change on previous year | -307.4% |
| 2022 | 3.64 % change on previous year | -7.0% |
| 2023 | -7.33 % change on previous year | -301.5% |
| 2024 | -2.02 % change on previous year | -72.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | -0.1141 % change on previous year | -8.98 % change on previous year | 7.83 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1990s | -0.5957 % change on previous year | -4.97 % change on previous year | 1.91 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | -2.95 % change on previous year | -5.59 % change on previous year | -1.15 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -1.77 % change on previous year | -6.91 % change on previous year | 1.36 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -0.7362 % change on previous year | -7.33 % change on previous year | 3.91 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Least developed countries
- 6 Oman 4.12 % change on previous year compare
- 7 South Sudan 3.85 % change on previous year compare
- 8 Norway 3.17 % change on previous year compare
- 9 Cuba 2.88 % change on previous year compare
- 10 Denmark 2.67 % change on previous year compare
- 11 Lebanon 2.5 % change on previous year compare
- 12 Central African Republic 2.25 % change on previous year compare
More health data for Least developed countries
- Neonatal deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024), annual growth rate -0.4182 % change on previous year (2024)
- Infant deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024), annual growth rate -1.52 % change on previous year (2024)
- Child deaths age 1 to 4 600,779 (2024)
- Infant deaths 1.48 million (2024)
- Mortality rate age 1-11 months 17.53 (2024)
- Deaths age 1-59 months 1.21 million (2024)
- Neonatal mortality rate 23.56 (2024)
- Deaths age 1-11 months 609,519 (2024)
- Child Mortality rate age 1-4 17.98 (2024)
- Mortality rate 1-59 months 35.19 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is under-five deaths (un igme estimate, 2024), annual growth rate in Least developed countries?
- Under-five deaths (un igme estimate, 2024), annual growth rate in Least developed countries was -2.02 % 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 Least developed countries?
- The highest recorded value was 7.83 % change on previous year in 1988.
- What is the lowest under-five deaths (un igme estimate, 2024), annual growth rate recorded in Least developed countries?
- The lowest recorded value was -8.98 % change on previous year in 1989.
- How does Least developed countries rank for under-five deaths (un igme estimate, 2024), annual growth rate?
- Least developed countries ranks 9th out of 34 groups with data for 2024.
- Is under-five deaths (un igme estimate, 2024), annual growth rate rising or falling in Least developed countries?
- Over the last ten years it is down 439.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Least developed countries 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.