Under-five deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024), annual growth rate in Sao Tome and Principe
Sao Tome and Principe: Under-five deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024), annual growth rate was -2.22 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Under-five deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024), annual growth rate in Sao Tome and Principe, 1971–2024
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 Sao Tome and Principe is -2.22 % change on previous year, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 31.1% on the previous year and up 75.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, under-five deaths (un igme estimate, 2024), annual growth rate in Sao Tome and Principe peaked at 16.55 % change on previous year in 1986 and was at its lowest, -10.19 % change on previous year, in 2016.
That places Sao Tome and Principe 93rd 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 Sao Tome and Principe, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 3.23 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 3.52 % change on previous year | +9.0% |
| 1973 | 4.15 % change on previous year | +18.1% |
| 1974 | 3.99 % change on previous year | -4.0% |
| 1975 | 4.18 % change on previous year | +4.9% |
| 1976 | 3.68 % change on previous year | -12.0% |
| 1977 | 3.55 % change on previous year | -3.5% |
| 1978 | 3.74 % change on previous year | +5.4% |
| 1979 | 3.6 % change on previous year | -3.6% |
| 1980 | 3.77 % change on previous year | +4.6% |
| 1981 | 4.19 % change on previous year | +11.2% |
| 1982 | 3.75 % change on previous year | -10.4% |
| 1983 | 3.88 % change on previous year | +3.3% |
| 1984 | 3.98 % change on previous year | +2.7% |
| 1985 | 4.07 % change on previous year | +2.2% |
| 1986 | 16.55 % change on previous year | +307.0% |
| 1987 | -7.1 % change on previous year | -142.9% |
| 1988 | 3.82 % change on previous year | -153.8% |
| 1989 | 3.68 % change on previous year | -3.7% |
| 1990 | 3.16 % change on previous year | -14.3% |
| 1991 | 3.06 % change on previous year | -3.1% |
| 1992 | 1.67 % change on previous year | -45.4% |
| 1993 | 0.5474 % change on previous year | -67.2% |
| 1994 | -0.363 % change on previous year | -166.3% |
| 1995 | -1.09 % change on previous year | +201.1% |
| 1996 | -1.84 % change on previous year | +68.5% |
| 1997 | -3 % change on previous year | +63.0% |
| 1998 | -3.68 % change on previous year | +22.4% |
| 1999 | -4.22 % change on previous year | +14.7% |
| 2000 | -4.61 % change on previous year | +9.4% |
| 2001 | -5.05 % change on previous year | +9.6% |
| 2002 | -5.32 % change on previous year | +5.3% |
| 2003 | -5.87 % change on previous year | +10.2% |
| 2004 | -5.97 % change on previous year | +1.8% |
| 2005 | -6.35 % change on previous year | +6.4% |
| 2006 | -6.19 % change on previous year | -2.5% |
| 2007 | -6.29 % change on previous year | +1.5% |
| 2008 | -6.38 % change on previous year | +1.4% |
| 2009 | -6.81 % change on previous year | +6.8% |
| 2010 | -7.31 % change on previous year | +7.3% |
| 2011 | -7.05 % change on previous year | -3.5% |
| 2012 | -7.59 % change on previous year | +7.6% |
| 2013 | -8.21 % change on previous year | +8.2% |
| 2014 | -8.95 % change on previous year | +8.9% |
| 2015 | -9.25 % change on previous year | +3.4% |
| 2016 | -10.19 % change on previous year | +10.2% |
| 2017 | -9.93 % change on previous year | -2.6% |
| 2018 | -8.66 % change on previous year | -12.8% |
| 2019 | -6.9 % change on previous year | -20.4% |
| 2020 | -6.48 % change on previous year | -6.0% |
| 2021 | -4.95 % change on previous year | -23.6% |
| 2022 | -3.12 % change on previous year | -36.9% |
| 2023 | -3.23 % change on previous year | +3.2% |
| 2024 | -2.22 % change on previous year | -31.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 3.74 % change on previous year | 3.23 % change on previous year | 4.18 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 4.06 % change on previous year | -7.1 % change on previous year | 16.55 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | -0.5759 % change on previous year | -4.22 % change on previous year | 3.16 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | -5.89 % change on previous year | -6.81 % change on previous year | -4.61 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -8.4 % change on previous year | -10.19 % change on previous year | -6.9 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -4 % change on previous year | -6.48 % change on previous year | -2.22 % change on previous year | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is under-five deaths (un igme estimate, 2024), annual growth rate in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Under-five deaths (un igme estimate, 2024), annual growth rate in Sao Tome and Principe was -2.22 % 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 Sao Tome and Principe?
- The highest recorded value was 16.55 % change on previous year in 1986.
- What is the lowest under-five deaths (un igme estimate, 2024), annual growth rate recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
- The lowest recorded value was -10.19 % change on previous year in 2016.
- How does Sao Tome and Principe rank for under-five deaths (un igme estimate, 2024), annual growth rate?
- Sao Tome and Principe ranks 93rd out of 201 countries with data for 2024.
- Is under-five deaths (un igme estimate, 2024), annual growth rate rising or falling in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 75.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sao Tome and Principe 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.
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- 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.