Under-five deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024) in Bahrain
Bahrain: Under-five deaths was 171 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
171
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
153rd
of 201 countries
All-time high
1,520
in 1960
All-time low
150
in 2012
Years of data
65
1960–2024
Under-five deaths in Bahrain, 1960–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
Bahrain recorded 171 for under-five deaths in 2024.
The figure is up 11.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, under-five deaths in Bahrain peaked at 1,520 in 1960 and was at its lowest, 150, in 2012.
That places Bahrain 153rd out of 201 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Under-five deaths in Bahrain, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 1,520 | — |
| 1961 | 1,448 | -4.7% |
| 1962 | 1,375 | -5.0% |
| 1963 | 1,298 | -5.6% |
| 1964 | 1,219 | -6.1% |
| 1965 | 1,140 | -6.5% |
| 1966 | 1,057 | -7.3% |
| 1967 | 971 | -8.1% |
| 1968 | 886 | -8.8% |
| 1969 | 790 | -10.8% |
| 1970 | 687 | -13.0% |
| 1971 | 596 | -13.2% |
| 1972 | 529 | -11.2% |
| 1973 | 485 | -8.3% |
| 1974 | 451 | -7.0% |
| 1975 | 422 | -6.4% |
| 1976 | 400 | -5.2% |
| 1977 | 380 | -5.0% |
| 1978 | 362 | -4.7% |
| 1979 | 345 | -4.7% |
| 1980 | 329 | -4.6% |
| 1981 | 315 | -4.3% |
| 1982 | 306 | -2.9% |
| 1983 | 300 | -2.0% |
| 1984 | 297 | -1.0% |
| 1985 | 299 | +0.7% |
| 1986 | 304 | +1.7% |
| 1987 | 307 | +1.0% |
| 1988 | 310 | +1.0% |
| 1989 | 315 | +1.6% |
| 1990 | 318 | +1.0% |
| 1991 | 313 | -1.6% |
| 1992 | 305 | -2.6% |
| 1993 | 292 | -4.3% |
| 1994 | 270 | -7.5% |
| 1995 | 243 | -10.0% |
| 1996 | 219 | -9.9% |
| 1997 | 199 | -9.1% |
| 1998 | 186 | -6.5% |
| 1999 | 178 | -4.3% |
| 2000 | 170 | -4.5% |
| 2001 | 161 | -5.3% |
| 2002 | 160 | -0.6% |
| 2003 | 168 | +5.0% |
| 2004 | 178 | +6.0% |
| 2005 | 182 | +2.2% |
| 2006 | 181 | -0.5% |
| 2007 | 175 | -3.3% |
| 2008 | 169 | -3.4% |
| 2009 | 163 | -3.6% |
| 2010 | 159 | -2.5% |
| 2011 | 154 | -3.1% |
| 2012 | 150 | -2.6% |
| 2013 | 150 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 154 | +2.7% |
| 2015 | 157 | +1.9% |
| 2016 | 158 | +0.6% |
| 2017 | 159 | +0.6% |
| 2018 | 159 | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 158 | -0.6% |
| 2020 | 157 | -0.6% |
| 2021 | 159 | +1.3% |
| 2022 | 167 | +5.0% |
| 2023 | 171 | +2.4% |
| 2024 | 171 | +0.0% |
Bahrain compared with similar countries
- Bahrain's 171 is below the median for high income countries, which is 258, 66% of the median. (65 countries reporting)
- Bahrain's 171 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 3,048, 6% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1,170 | 790 | 1,520 | 10 |
| 1970s | 465.7 | 345 | 687 | 10 |
| 1980s | 308.2 | 297 | 329 | 10 |
| 1990s | 252.3 | 178 | 318 | 10 |
| 2000s | 170.7 | 160 | 182 | 10 |
| 2010s | 155.8 | 150 | 159 | 10 |
| 2020s | 165 | 157 | 171 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Bahrain
- 151 Kosovo (UNSCR 1244) 177 compare
- 152 Bosnia and Herzegovina 172 compare
- 153 Qatar 171 compare
- 153 Suriname 171 compare
- 156 Bhutan 170 compare
More health data for Bahrain
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.4635 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 476.9 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 41 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 0.6427 % 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 0.0292 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 0.2418 % 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 Bahrain?
- Under-five deaths in Bahrain was 171 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest under-five deaths recorded in Bahrain?
- The highest recorded value was 1,520 in 1960.
- What is the lowest under-five deaths recorded in Bahrain?
- The lowest recorded value was 150 in 2012.
- How does Bahrain rank for under-five deaths?
- Bahrain ranks 153rd out of 201 countries with data for 2024.
- Is under-five deaths rising or falling in Bahrain?
- Over the last ten years it is up 11.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bahrain 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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