Under-five deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024) in Brunei
Brunei: Under-five deaths was 62 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
62
Change on year
down 1.6%
World rank
168th
of 201 countries
All-time high
399
in 1955
All-time low
57
in 2006
Years of data
70
1955–2024
Under-five deaths in Brunei, 1955–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for under-five deaths in Brunei is 62, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 1.6% on the previous year and down 15.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, under-five deaths in Brunei peaked at 399 in 1955 and was at its lowest, 57, in 2006.
That places Brunei 168th 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 Brunei, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1955 | 399 | — |
| 1956 | 391 | -2.0% |
| 1957 | 383 | -2.0% |
| 1958 | 373 | -2.6% |
| 1959 | 362 | -2.9% |
| 1960 | 349 | -3.6% |
| 1961 | 332 | -4.9% |
| 1962 | 311 | -6.3% |
| 1963 | 292 | -6.1% |
| 1964 | 277 | -5.1% |
| 1965 | 264 | -4.7% |
| 1966 | 254 | -3.8% |
| 1967 | 245 | -3.5% |
| 1968 | 237 | -3.3% |
| 1969 | 230 | -3.0% |
| 1970 | 222 | -3.5% |
| 1971 | 214 | -3.6% |
| 1972 | 207 | -3.3% |
| 1973 | 199 | -3.9% |
| 1974 | 189 | -5.0% |
| 1975 | 179 | -5.3% |
| 1976 | 168 | -6.1% |
| 1977 | 157 | -6.5% |
| 1978 | 146 | -7.0% |
| 1979 | 136 | -6.8% |
| 1980 | 126 | -7.4% |
| 1981 | 118 | -6.3% |
| 1982 | 110 | -6.8% |
| 1983 | 105 | -4.5% |
| 1984 | 101 | -3.8% |
| 1985 | 98 | -3.0% |
| 1986 | 96 | -2.0% |
| 1987 | 95 | -1.0% |
| 1988 | 95 | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 95 | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 95 | +0.0% |
| 1991 | 95 | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 95 | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 92 | -3.2% |
| 1994 | 89 | -3.3% |
| 1995 | 85 | -4.5% |
| 1996 | 81 | -4.7% |
| 1997 | 76 | -6.2% |
| 1998 | 73 | -3.9% |
| 1999 | 70 | -4.1% |
| 2000 | 67 | -4.3% |
| 2001 | 65 | -3.0% |
| 2002 | 63 | -3.1% |
| 2003 | 61 | -3.2% |
| 2004 | 60 | -1.6% |
| 2005 | 58 | -3.3% |
| 2006 | 57 | -1.7% |
| 2007 | 57 | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 58 | +1.8% |
| 2009 | 60 | +3.4% |
| 2010 | 62 | +3.3% |
| 2011 | 66 | +6.5% |
| 2012 | 69 | +4.5% |
| 2013 | 71 | +2.9% |
| 2014 | 73 | +2.8% |
| 2015 | 73 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 73 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 72 | -1.4% |
| 2018 | 70 | -2.8% |
| 2019 | 69 | -1.4% |
| 2020 | 67 | -2.9% |
| 2021 | 66 | -1.5% |
| 2022 | 64 | -3.0% |
| 2023 | 63 | -1.6% |
| 2024 | 62 | -1.6% |
Brunei compared with similar countries
- Brunei's 62 is below the median for high income countries, which is 258, 24% of the median. (65 countries reporting)
- Brunei's 62 is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 775.5, 8% of the median. (30 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 381.6 | 362 | 399 | 5 |
| 1960s | 279.1 | 230 | 349 | 10 |
| 1970s | 181.7 | 136 | 222 | 10 |
| 1980s | 103.9 | 95 | 126 | 10 |
| 1990s | 85.1 | 70 | 95 | 10 |
| 2000s | 60.6 | 57 | 67 | 10 |
| 2010s | 69.8 | 62 | 73 | 10 |
| 2020s | 64.4 | 62 | 67 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Brunei
- 165 Lithuania 75 compare
- 166 Cyprus 72 compare
- 166 Cape Verde 72 compare
- 169 Micronesia (country) 56 compare
- 170 Bahamas 54 compare
- 171 North Macedonia 48 compare
More health data for Brunei
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -0.3926 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,268 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 8 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -0.7116 % 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 0.032 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -0.7964 % 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 Brunei?
- Under-five deaths in Brunei was 62 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest under-five deaths recorded in Brunei?
- The highest recorded value was 399 in 1955.
- What is the lowest under-five deaths recorded in Brunei?
- The lowest recorded value was 57 in 2006.
- How does Brunei rank for under-five deaths?
- Brunei ranks 168th out of 201 countries with data for 2024.
- Is under-five deaths rising or falling in Brunei?
- Over the last ten years it is down 15.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Brunei 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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