Under-five deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024), annual growth rate in Northern Africa and Western Asia
Northern Africa and Western Asia: Under-five deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024), annual growth rate was -4.47 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Under-five deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024), annual growth rate in Northern Africa and Western Asia, 1981–2024
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 Northern Africa and Western Asia is -4.47 % change on previous year, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 146.3% on the previous year and down 195.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, under-five deaths (un igme estimate, 2024), annual growth rate in Northern Africa and Western Asia peaked at 17.7 % change on previous year in 1988 and was at its lowest, -19.83 % change on previous year, in 1989.
Northern Africa and Western Asia ranks 27th of 34 groups on this measure, in the bottom 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 Northern Africa and Western Asia, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | -3.19 % change on previous year | — |
| 1982 | -3.02 % change on previous year | -5.4% |
| 1983 | -2.19 % change on previous year | -27.4% |
| 1984 | -4.4 % change on previous year | +100.7% |
| 1985 | -4.48 % change on previous year | +1.8% |
| 1986 | -8 % change on previous year | +78.8% |
| 1987 | -4.13 % change on previous year | -48.4% |
| 1988 | 17.7 % change on previous year | -529.0% |
| 1989 | -19.83 % change on previous year | -212.0% |
| 1990 | -3.44 % change on previous year | -82.7% |
| 1991 | -4.81 % change on previous year | +39.9% |
| 1992 | -4.63 % change on previous year | -3.6% |
| 1993 | -3.49 % change on previous year | -24.7% |
| 1994 | -3.65 % change on previous year | +4.7% |
| 1995 | -3.94 % change on previous year | +8.1% |
| 1996 | -4.32 % change on previous year | +9.6% |
| 1997 | -4.04 % change on previous year | -6.5% |
| 1998 | 4.26 % change on previous year | -205.4% |
| 1999 | -11.42 % change on previous year | -368.0% |
| 2000 | -4 % change on previous year | -65.0% |
| 2001 | -3.98 % change on previous year | -0.5% |
| 2002 | -3.91 % change on previous year | -1.8% |
| 2003 | -3.48 % change on previous year | -11.1% |
| 2004 | 0.5975 % change on previous year | -117.2% |
| 2005 | -2.29 % change on previous year | -483.2% |
| 2006 | -5.99 % change on previous year | +161.5% |
| 2007 | -2.14 % change on previous year | -64.3% |
| 2008 | -2.2 % change on previous year | +2.7% |
| 2009 | -1.95 % change on previous year | -11.5% |
| 2010 | -1.59 % change on previous year | -18.1% |
| 2011 | -0.9415 % change on previous year | -40.9% |
| 2012 | 0.89 % change on previous year | -194.5% |
| 2013 | -0.6858 % change on previous year | -177.1% |
| 2014 | -1.52 % change on previous year | +121.0% |
| 2015 | -1.05 % change on previous year | -30.5% |
| 2016 | -3.02 % change on previous year | +186.4% |
| 2017 | -2.05 % change on previous year | -32.0% |
| 2018 | -2.34 % change on previous year | +13.8% |
| 2019 | -3.67 % change on previous year | +57.2% |
| 2020 | -3.16 % change on previous year | -13.9% |
| 2021 | -2.45 % change on previous year | -22.6% |
| 2022 | -2.61 % change on previous year | +6.5% |
| 2023 | 9.66 % change on previous year | -470.5% |
| 2024 | -4.47 % change on previous year | -146.3% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Under-five deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024), annual growth rate in Northern Africa and Western Asia changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | +529.0% | -4.13 % change on previous year | 17.7 % change on previous year |
| 2005 | -483.2% | 0.5975 % change on previous year | -2.29 % change on previous year |
| 2023 | +470.5% | -2.61 % change on previous year | 9.66 % change on previous year |
| 1999 | -368.0% | 4.26 % change on previous year | -11.42 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | -3.5 % change on previous year | -19.83 % change on previous year | 17.7 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1990s | -3.95 % change on previous year | -11.42 % change on previous year | 4.26 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | -2.93 % change on previous year | -5.99 % change on previous year | 0.5975 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -1.6 % change on previous year | -3.67 % change on previous year | 0.89 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -0.6057 % change on previous year | -4.47 % change on previous year | 9.66 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Northern Africa and Western Asia
- 24 Congo, Democratic Republic of the 0.5747 % change on previous year compare
- 25 Panama 0.5525 % change on previous year compare
- 26 Ireland 0.4878 % change on previous year compare
- 27 United Arab Emirates 0.4032 % change on previous year compare
- 28 Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of 0.3962 % change on previous year compare
- 29 Portugal 0.3623 % change on previous year compare
- 30 Slovakia 0.3058 % change on previous year compare
More health data for Northern Africa and Western Asia
- Neonatal deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024), annual growth rate -2.3 % change on previous year (2024)
- Infant deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024), annual growth rate -2.86 % change on previous year (2024)
- Mortality rate age 1-11 months 8.31 (2024)
- Infant mortality rate 21.54 (2024)
- Neonatal deaths 157,513 (2024)
- Under-five mortality rate 26.14 (2024)
- Under-five deaths 305,786 (2024)
- Child deaths age 1 to 4 52,963 (2024)
- Mortality rate 1-59 months 12.97 (2024)
- Deaths age 1-11 months 95,310 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is under-five deaths (un igme estimate, 2024), annual growth rate in Northern Africa and Western Asia?
- Under-five deaths (un igme estimate, 2024), annual growth rate in Northern Africa and Western Asia was -4.47 % 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 Northern Africa and Western Asia?
- The highest recorded value was 17.7 % change on previous year in 1988.
- What is the lowest under-five deaths (un igme estimate, 2024), annual growth rate recorded in Northern Africa and Western Asia?
- The lowest recorded value was -19.83 % change on previous year in 1989.
- How does Northern Africa and Western Asia rank for under-five deaths (un igme estimate, 2024), annual growth rate?
- Northern Africa and Western Asia ranks 27th out of 34 groups with data for 2024.
- Is under-five deaths (un igme estimate, 2024), annual growth rate rising or falling in Northern Africa and Western Asia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 195.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Northern Africa and Western Asia 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.