Under-five deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024), annual growth rate in West and Central Africa
West and Central Africa: Under-five deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024), annual growth rate was -0.4664 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Under-five deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024), annual growth rate in West and Central Africa, 1981–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2024, under-five deaths (un igme estimate, 2024), annual growth rate in West and Central Africa stood at -0.4664 % change on previous year.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 89.6% on the previous year and down 185.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, under-five deaths (un igme estimate, 2024), annual growth rate in West and Central Africa peaked at 5.19 % change on previous year in 1996 and was at its lowest, -4.63 % change on previous year, in 2005.
That places West and Central Africa 1st out of 34 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
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 West and Central Africa, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 0.8871 % change on previous year | — |
| 1982 | 1.13 % change on previous year | +27.2% |
| 1983 | 1.47 % change on previous year | +30.6% |
| 1984 | 1.46 % change on previous year | -1.0% |
| 1985 | 1.46 % change on previous year | +0.2% |
| 1986 | 1.35 % change on previous year | -7.6% |
| 1987 | 1.31 % change on previous year | -2.9% |
| 1988 | 1.29 % change on previous year | -1.5% |
| 1989 | 1.34 % change on previous year | +3.6% |
| 1990 | 1.4 % change on previous year | +4.7% |
| 1991 | 1.3 % change on previous year | -7.1% |
| 1992 | 1.35 % change on previous year | +3.4% |
| 1993 | 1.45 % change on previous year | +7.7% |
| 1994 | 1.27 % change on previous year | -12.3% |
| 1995 | 1.27 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 1996 | 5.19 % change on previous year | +307.8% |
| 1997 | 0.1057 % change on previous year | -98.0% |
| 1998 | -1.02 % change on previous year | -1064.3% |
| 1999 | -0.4038 % change on previous year | -60.4% |
| 2000 | -0.492 % change on previous year | +21.9% |
| 2001 | -0.9261 % change on previous year | +88.2% |
| 2002 | -1.24 % change on previous year | +33.5% |
| 2003 | -1.29 % change on previous year | +4.6% |
| 2004 | -1.37 % change on previous year | +5.6% |
| 2005 | -4.63 % change on previous year | +238.9% |
| 2006 | -1.08 % change on previous year | -76.7% |
| 2007 | -1.04 % change on previous year | -3.8% |
| 2008 | -0.9117 % change on previous year | -12.0% |
| 2009 | 3.49 % change on previous year | -483.1% |
| 2010 | -4.31 % change on previous year | -223.3% |
| 2011 | -0.5282 % change on previous year | -87.7% |
| 2012 | -0.2546 % change on previous year | -51.8% |
| 2013 | -0.1081 % change on previous year | -57.5% |
| 2014 | 0.5431 % change on previous year | -602.4% |
| 2015 | -0.8242 % change on previous year | -251.7% |
| 2016 | -0.1615 % change on previous year | -80.4% |
| 2017 | 0.1444 % change on previous year | -189.4% |
| 2018 | -0.5585 % change on previous year | -486.7% |
| 2019 | 1.38 % change on previous year | -347.3% |
| 2020 | -1.95 % change on previous year | -241.1% |
| 2021 | 0.5944 % change on previous year | -130.5% |
| 2022 | 3.4 % change on previous year | +472.1% |
| 2023 | -4.47 % change on previous year | -231.5% |
| 2024 | -0.4664 % change on previous year | -89.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1.3 % change on previous year | 0.8871 % change on previous year | 1.47 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1990s | 1.19 % change on previous year | -1.02 % change on previous year | 5.19 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | -0.9475 % change on previous year | -4.63 % change on previous year | 3.49 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -0.4673 % change on previous year | -4.31 % change on previous year | 1.38 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -0.5782 % change on previous year | -4.47 % change on previous year | 3.4 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near West and Central Africa
More health data for West and Central Africa
- Neonatal deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024), annual growth rate 0.2626 % change on previous year (2024)
- Infant deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024), annual growth rate 0.1262 % change on previous year (2024)
- Under-five deaths 1.92 million (2024)
- Child deaths age 1 to 4 712,753 (2024)
- Under-five mortality rate 90.96 (2024)
- Infant deaths 1.21 million (2024)
- Infant mortality rate 56.41 (2024)
- Deaths age 1-59 months 1.26 million (2024)
- Child Mortality rate age 1-4 36.62 (2024)
- Deaths age 1-11 months 550,053 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is under-five deaths (un igme estimate, 2024), annual growth rate in West and Central Africa?
- Under-five deaths (un igme estimate, 2024), annual growth rate in West and Central Africa was -0.4664 % 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 West and Central Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 5.19 % change on previous year in 1996.
- What is the lowest under-five deaths (un igme estimate, 2024), annual growth rate recorded in West and Central Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was -4.63 % change on previous year in 2005.
- How does West and Central Africa rank for under-five deaths (un igme estimate, 2024), annual growth rate?
- West and Central Africa ranks 1st out of 34 groups with data for 2024.
- Is under-five deaths (un igme estimate, 2024), annual growth rate rising or falling in West and Central Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 185.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this West and Central Africa 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.