Under-five deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024), annual growth rate in United States of America
United States of America: Under-five deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024), annual growth rate was -1.32 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
-1.32 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 355.6%
World rank
68th
of 201 countries
All-time high
1.13 % change on previous year
in 2022
All-time low
-9.08 % change on previous year
in 1972
Years of data
69
1956–2024
Under-five deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024), annual growth rate in United States of America, 1956–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2024, under-five deaths (un igme estimate, 2024), annual growth rate in United States of America stood at -1.32 % change on previous year.
The figure is down 355.6% on the previous year and down 20.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, under-five deaths (un igme estimate, 2024), annual growth rate in United States of America peaked at 1.13 % change on previous year in 2022 and was at its lowest, -9.08 % change on previous year, in 1972.
That places United States of America 68th 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 United States of America, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1956 | -0.364 % change on previous year | — |
| 1957 | 0.3088 % change on previous year | -184.8% |
| 1958 | -0.0946 % change on previous year | -130.6% |
| 1959 | -0.8696 % change on previous year | +819.1% |
| 1960 | -1.33 % change on previous year | +52.9% |
| 1961 | -1.42 % change on previous year | +6.8% |
| 1962 | -2.86 % change on previous year | +101.4% |
| 1963 | -3.9 % change on previous year | +36.4% |
| 1964 | -3.65 % change on previous year | -6.3% |
| 1965 | -5.43 % change on previous year | +48.7% |
| 1966 | -6.73 % change on previous year | +23.9% |
| 1967 | -5.86 % change on previous year | -12.9% |
| 1968 | -4.72 % change on previous year | -19.5% |
| 1969 | -2.52 % change on previous year | -46.5% |
| 1970 | -0.8507 % change on previous year | -66.3% |
| 1971 | -4.19 % change on previous year | +392.7% |
| 1972 | -9.08 % change on previous year | +116.7% |
| 1973 | -8.95 % change on previous year | -1.5% |
| 1974 | -5.8 % change on previous year | -35.2% |
| 1975 | -4.97 % change on previous year | -14.4% |
| 1976 | -4.92 % change on previous year | -0.9% |
| 1977 | -2.62 % change on previous year | -46.7% |
| 1978 | -2.31 % change on previous year | -11.8% |
| 1979 | -2.19 % change on previous year | -5.1% |
| 1980 | -1.28 % change on previous year | -41.6% |
| 1981 | -2.39 % change on previous year | +86.4% |
| 1982 | -2.6 % change on previous year | +9.0% |
| 1983 | -2.85 % change on previous year | +9.7% |
| 1984 | -2.89 % change on previous year | +1.3% |
| 1985 | -1.61 % change on previous year | -44.4% |
| 1986 | -1.64 % change on previous year | +2.0% |
| 1987 | -1.62 % change on previous year | -0.9% |
| 1988 | -0.6185 % change on previous year | -61.9% |
| 1989 | -0.1981 % change on previous year | -68.0% |
| 1990 | -0.7552 % change on previous year | +281.2% |
| 1991 | -2.77 % change on previous year | +266.2% |
| 1992 | -4.35 % change on previous year | +57.2% |
| 1993 | -4.81 % change on previous year | +10.7% |
| 1994 | -4.93 % change on previous year | +2.6% |
| 1995 | -4.73 % change on previous year | -4.2% |
| 1996 | -4.08 % change on previous year | -13.7% |
| 1997 | -3.25 % change on previous year | -20.4% |
| 1998 | -2.1 % change on previous year | -35.3% |
| 1999 | -1.27 % change on previous year | -39.6% |
| 2000 | -0.4534 % change on previous year | -64.3% |
| 2001 | -0.7166 % change on previous year | +58.1% |
| 2002 | -1.39 % change on previous year | +94.2% |
| 2003 | -0.4001 % change on previous year | -71.2% |
| 2004 | -0.0249 % change on previous year | -93.8% |
| 2005 | -0.3084 % change on previous year | +1137.8% |
| 2006 | 0.4874 % change on previous year | -258.1% |
| 2007 | 0.4291 % change on previous year | -12.0% |
| 2008 | -1.53 % change on previous year | -455.7% |
| 2009 | -3.19 % change on previous year | +109.1% |
| 2010 | -3.94 % change on previous year | +23.4% |
| 2011 | -3.48 % change on previous year | -11.6% |
| 2012 | -2.33 % change on previous year | -33.1% |
| 2013 | -1.89 % change on previous year | -18.7% |
| 2014 | -1.1 % change on previous year | -41.9% |
| 2015 | -0.7946 % change on previous year | -27.8% |
| 2016 | -1.48 % change on previous year | +86.6% |
| 2017 | -2.23 % change on previous year | +50.2% |
| 2018 | -2.43 % change on previous year | +9.2% |
| 2019 | -1.9 % change on previous year | -21.9% |
| 2020 | -2.51 % change on previous year | +31.9% |
| 2021 | -1.33 % change on previous year | -46.7% |
| 2022 | 1.13 % change on previous year | -184.7% |
| 2023 | -0.2908 % change on previous year | -125.7% |
| 2024 | -1.32 % change on previous year | +355.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | -0.2548 % change on previous year | -0.8696 % change on previous year | 0.3088 % change on previous year | 4 |
| 1960s | -3.84 % change on previous year | -6.73 % change on previous year | -1.33 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1970s | -4.59 % change on previous year | -9.08 % change on previous year | -0.8507 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | -1.77 % change on previous year | -2.89 % change on previous year | -0.1981 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | -3.3 % change on previous year | -4.93 % change on previous year | -0.7552 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | -0.7096 % change on previous year | -3.19 % change on previous year | 0.4874 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -2.16 % change on previous year | -3.94 % change on previous year | -0.7946 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -0.8651 % change on previous year | -2.51 % change on previous year | 1.13 % 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 United States of America?
- Under-five deaths (un igme estimate, 2024), annual growth rate in United States of America was -1.32 % 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 United States of America?
- The highest recorded value was 1.13 % change on previous year in 2022.
- What is the lowest under-five deaths (un igme estimate, 2024), annual growth rate recorded in United States of America?
- The lowest recorded value was -9.08 % change on previous year in 1972.
- How does United States of America rank for under-five deaths (un igme estimate, 2024), annual growth rate?
- United States of America ranks 68th out of 201 countries with data for 2024.
- Is under-five deaths (un igme estimate, 2024), annual growth rate rising or falling in United States of America?
- Over the last ten years it is down 20.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United States of America 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.