Under-five deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024) in Cambodia
Cambodia: Under-five deaths was 6,629 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
6,629
Change on year
down 4.8%
World rank
64th
of 201 countries
All-time high
45,504
in 1996
All-time low
6,629
in 2024
Years of data
44
1981–2024
Under-five deaths in Cambodia, 1981–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for under-five deaths in Cambodia is 6,629, measured in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 44 years on record.
That represents a change of down 4.8% on the previous year and down 44.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, under-five deaths in Cambodia peaked at 45,504 in 1996 and was at its lowest, 6,629, in 2024.
Cambodia ranks 64th 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 Cambodia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 33,931 | — |
| 1982 | 33,135 | -2.3% |
| 1983 | 33,356 | +0.7% |
| 1984 | 34,270 | +2.7% |
| 1985 | 35,055 | +2.3% |
| 1986 | 35,554 | +1.4% |
| 1987 | 36,292 | +2.1% |
| 1988 | 37,204 | +2.5% |
| 1989 | 37,684 | +1.3% |
| 1990 | 38,300 | +1.6% |
| 1991 | 39,424 | +2.9% |
| 1992 | 40,315 | +2.3% |
| 1993 | 42,143 | +4.5% |
| 1994 | 44,279 | +5.1% |
| 1995 | 45,260 | +2.2% |
| 1996 | 45,504 | +0.5% |
| 1997 | 44,344 | -2.5% |
| 1998 | 42,567 | -4.0% |
| 1999 | 40,370 | -5.2% |
| 2000 | 37,239 | -7.8% |
| 2001 | 33,770 | -9.3% |
| 2002 | 30,224 | -10.5% |
| 2003 | 27,006 | -10.6% |
| 2004 | 24,353 | -9.8% |
| 2005 | 22,290 | -8.5% |
| 2006 | 20,741 | -6.9% |
| 2007 | 19,492 | -6.0% |
| 2008 | 18,240 | -6.4% |
| 2009 | 16,969 | -7.0% |
| 2010 | 15,713 | -7.4% |
| 2011 | 14,518 | -7.6% |
| 2012 | 13,508 | -7.0% |
| 2013 | 12,659 | -6.3% |
| 2014 | 11,882 | -6.1% |
| 2015 | 11,074 | -6.8% |
| 2016 | 10,355 | -6.5% |
| 2017 | 9,691 | -6.4% |
| 2018 | 9,114 | -6.0% |
| 2019 | 8,625 | -5.4% |
| 2020 | 8,185 | -5.1% |
| 2021 | 7,753 | -5.3% |
| 2022 | 7,348 | -5.2% |
| 2023 | 6,961 | -5.3% |
| 2024 | 6,629 | -4.8% |
Cambodia compared with similar countries
- Cambodia's 6,629 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 9,859, 67% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Cambodia's 6,629 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 775.5, 8.5× the median. (30 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 35,165 | 33,135 | 37,684 | 9 |
| 1990s | 42,251 | 38,300 | 45,504 | 10 |
| 2000s | 25,032 | 16,969 | 37,239 | 10 |
| 2010s | 11,714 | 8,625 | 15,713 | 10 |
| 2020s | 7,375 | 6,629 | 8,185 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Cambodia
- 61 Congo 7,367 compare
- 62 Peru 6,955 compare
- 63 Russia 6,759 compare
- 65 Mauritania 6,361 compare
- 66 Turkmenistan 6,208 compare
- 67 Dominican Republic 6,181 compare
More health data for Cambodia
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.78 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.572 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,125 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 1,047 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 4 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -1.05 % 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 0.0488 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -1.05 % 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 Cambodia?
- Under-five deaths in Cambodia was 6,629 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest under-five deaths recorded in Cambodia?
- The highest recorded value was 45,504 in 1996.
- What is the lowest under-five deaths recorded in Cambodia?
- The lowest recorded value was 6,629 in 2024.
- How does Cambodia rank for under-five deaths?
- Cambodia ranks 64th out of 201 countries with data for 2024.
- Is under-five deaths rising or falling in Cambodia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 44.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cambodia 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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