Under-five deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024) in Argentina
Argentina: Under-five deaths was 4,839 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
4,839
Change on year
down 2.3%
World rank
71st
of 201 countries
All-time high
39,790
in 1974
All-time low
4,839
in 2024
Years of data
51
1974–2024
Under-five deaths in Argentina, 1974–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2024, under-five deaths in Argentina stood at 4,839. That is the lowest value across all 51 years on record.
That represents a change of down 2.3% on the previous year and down 47.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, under-five deaths in Argentina peaked at 39,790 in 1974 and was at its lowest, 4,839, in 2024.
Argentina ranks 71st 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 in Argentina, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 39,790 | — |
| 1975 | 39,366 | -1.1% |
| 1976 | 38,367 | -2.5% |
| 1977 | 36,717 | -4.3% |
| 1978 | 34,433 | -6.2% |
| 1979 | 31,840 | -7.5% |
| 1980 | 29,338 | -7.9% |
| 1981 | 27,052 | -7.8% |
| 1982 | 25,024 | -7.5% |
| 1983 | 23,261 | -7.0% |
| 1984 | 21,898 | -5.9% |
| 1985 | 20,887 | -4.6% |
| 1986 | 20,258 | -3.0% |
| 1987 | 20,043 | -1.1% |
| 1988 | 20,168 | +0.6% |
| 1989 | 20,364 | +1.0% |
| 1990 | 20,479 | +0.6% |
| 1991 | 20,405 | -0.4% |
| 1992 | 20,005 | -2.0% |
| 1993 | 19,409 | -3.0% |
| 1994 | 18,681 | -3.8% |
| 1995 | 17,785 | -4.8% |
| 1996 | 16,771 | -5.7% |
| 1997 | 15,793 | -5.8% |
| 1998 | 14,976 | -5.2% |
| 1999 | 14,391 | -3.9% |
| 2000 | 13,919 | -3.3% |
| 2001 | 13,446 | -3.4% |
| 2002 | 13,024 | -3.1% |
| 2003 | 12,615 | -3.1% |
| 2004 | 12,225 | -3.1% |
| 2005 | 11,926 | -2.4% |
| 2006 | 11,634 | -2.4% |
| 2007 | 11,324 | -2.7% |
| 2008 | 11,216 | -1.0% |
| 2009 | 11,073 | -1.3% |
| 2010 | 10,773 | -2.7% |
| 2011 | 10,441 | -3.1% |
| 2012 | 9,906 | -5.1% |
| 2013 | 9,463 | -4.5% |
| 2014 | 9,277 | -2.0% |
| 2015 | 9,015 | -2.8% |
| 2016 | 8,540 | -5.3% |
| 2017 | 8,049 | -5.7% |
| 2018 | 7,594 | -5.7% |
| 2019 | 6,986 | -8.0% |
| 2020 | 6,134 | -12.2% |
| 2021 | 5,548 | -9.6% |
| 2022 | 5,215 | -6.0% |
| 2023 | 4,955 | -5.0% |
| 2024 | 4,839 | -2.3% |
Argentina compared with similar countries
- Argentina's 4,839 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1,440, 3.4× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Argentina's 4,839 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 823, 5.9× the median. (35 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 36,752 | 31,840 | 39,790 | 6 |
| 1980s | 22,829 | 20,043 | 29,338 | 10 |
| 1990s | 17,870 | 14,391 | 20,479 | 10 |
| 2000s | 12,240 | 11,073 | 13,919 | 10 |
| 2010s | 9,004 | 6,986 | 10,773 | 10 |
| 2020s | 5,338 | 4,839 | 6,134 | 5 |
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More health data for Argentina
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.58 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.6333 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,462 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 684 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -2.7 % 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 0.0269 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -2.7 % 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 in Argentina?
- Under-five deaths in Argentina was 4,839 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest under-five deaths recorded in Argentina?
- The highest recorded value was 39,790 in 1974.
- What is the lowest under-five deaths recorded in Argentina?
- The lowest recorded value was 4,839 in 2024.
- How does Argentina rank for under-five deaths?
- Argentina ranks 71st out of 201 countries with data for 2024.
- Is under-five deaths rising or falling in Argentina?
- Over the last ten years it is down 47.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Argentina data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Under-five deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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