Under-five deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024), annual growth rate in Namibia
Namibia: Under-five deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024), annual growth rate was -2.53 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Under-five deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024), annual growth rate in Namibia, 1973–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for under-five deaths (un igme estimate, 2024), annual growth rate in Namibia is -2.53 % change on previous year, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 261.6% on the previous year and down 689.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, under-five deaths (un igme estimate, 2024), annual growth rate in Namibia peaked at 7.97 % change on previous year in 2012 and was at its lowest, -5.56 % change on previous year, in 2006.
Namibia ranks 105th of 201 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.
Under-five deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024), annual growth rate in Namibia, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1973 | 3.95 % change on previous year | — |
| 1974 | 3.97 % change on previous year | +0.7% |
| 1975 | 4.16 % change on previous year | +4.7% |
| 1976 | 4 % change on previous year | -4.0% |
| 1977 | 3.24 % change on previous year | -18.9% |
| 1978 | 2.41 % change on previous year | -25.8% |
| 1979 | 0.3214 % change on previous year | -86.6% |
| 1980 | -0.5914 % change on previous year | -284.0% |
| 1981 | -1.31 % change on previous year | +122.1% |
| 1982 | -3.24 % change on previous year | +146.6% |
| 1983 | -3.12 % change on previous year | -3.9% |
| 1984 | -2.14 % change on previous year | -31.2% |
| 1985 | -2.14 % change on previous year | -0.4% |
| 1986 | -1.76 % change on previous year | -17.5% |
| 1987 | -0.9399 % change on previous year | -46.7% |
| 1988 | 0.0863 % change on previous year | -109.2% |
| 1989 | 1.01 % change on previous year | +1065.7% |
| 1990 | 5.8 % change on previous year | +477.1% |
| 1991 | 5.11 % change on previous year | -12.0% |
| 1992 | 1.13 % change on previous year | -78.0% |
| 1993 | 0.7334 % change on previous year | -34.8% |
| 1994 | 1.03 % change on previous year | +40.3% |
| 1995 | 0.7207 % change on previous year | -30.0% |
| 1996 | 0.4441 % change on previous year | -38.4% |
| 1997 | 2.04 % change on previous year | +359.1% |
| 1998 | 3.2 % change on previous year | +57.0% |
| 1999 | 2.68 % change on previous year | -16.2% |
| 2000 | 0.6815 % change on previous year | -74.6% |
| 2001 | -1.08 % change on previous year | -258.9% |
| 2002 | -1.71 % change on previous year | +58.0% |
| 2003 | -1.76 % change on previous year | +3.1% |
| 2004 | -1.75 % change on previous year | -0.9% |
| 2005 | -3.94 % change on previous year | +125.6% |
| 2006 | -5.56 % change on previous year | +40.9% |
| 2007 | -3.92 % change on previous year | -29.4% |
| 2008 | -4.77 % change on previous year | +21.7% |
| 2009 | -4.63 % change on previous year | -2.9% |
| 2010 | -2.86 % change on previous year | -38.4% |
| 2011 | 1.97 % change on previous year | -169.0% |
| 2012 | 7.97 % change on previous year | +304.7% |
| 2013 | -0.9656 % change on previous year | -112.1% |
| 2014 | 0.4302 % change on previous year | -144.5% |
| 2015 | 5.6 % change on previous year | +1201.1% |
| 2016 | 0.7842 % change on previous year | -86.0% |
| 2017 | -2.09 % change on previous year | -366.9% |
| 2018 | -1.78 % change on previous year | -14.9% |
| 2019 | -3.26 % change on previous year | +83.3% |
| 2020 | -3.37 % change on previous year | +3.4% |
| 2021 | -2.99 % change on previous year | -11.5% |
| 2022 | -3.42 % change on previous year | +14.4% |
| 2023 | -0.7009 % change on previous year | -79.5% |
| 2024 | -2.53 % change on previous year | +261.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 3.15 % change on previous year | 0.3214 % change on previous year | 4.16 % change on previous year | 7 |
| 1980s | -1.42 % change on previous year | -3.24 % change on previous year | 1.01 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.29 % change on previous year | 0.4441 % change on previous year | 5.8 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | -2.85 % change on previous year | -5.56 % change on previous year | 0.6815 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.5794 % change on previous year | -3.26 % change on previous year | 7.97 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -2.6 % change on previous year | -3.42 % change on previous year | -0.7009 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Namibia
- 102 Gambia -2.43 % change on previous year compare
- 103 Uzbekistan -2.47 % change on previous year compare
- 104 Ecuador -2.51 % change on previous year compare
- 106 Burkina Faso -2.55 % change on previous year compare
- 107 Comoros -2.58 % change on previous year compare
- 108 Armenia -2.59 % change on previous year compare
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- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.6445 % change on previous year (2090)
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- Number of infants who die before age 1 561 deaths (2100)
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- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -1.83 % 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 0.0644 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -1.56 % 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 Namibia?
- Under-five deaths (un igme estimate, 2024), annual growth rate in Namibia was -2.53 % 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 Namibia?
- The highest recorded value was 7.97 % change on previous year in 2012.
- What is the lowest under-five deaths (un igme estimate, 2024), annual growth rate recorded in Namibia?
- The lowest recorded value was -5.56 % change on previous year in 2006.
- How does Namibia rank for under-five deaths (un igme estimate, 2024), annual growth rate?
- Namibia ranks 105th out of 201 countries with data for 2024.
- Is under-five deaths (un igme estimate, 2024), annual growth rate rising or falling in Namibia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 689.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Namibia 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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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.