Under-five deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024) in Eastern Asia
Eastern Asia: Under-five deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024) was 63,079 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Under-five deaths in Eastern Asia, 1980–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
Eastern Asia recorded 63,079 for under-five deaths in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 45 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 11.5% on the previous year and down 72.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, under-five deaths in Eastern Asia peaked at 1.50 million in 1990 and was at its lowest, 63,079, in 2024.
Eastern Asia ranks 23rd of 33 groups 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 (UN IGME estimate, 2024) in Eastern Asia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 1.40 million | — |
| 1981 | 1.37 million | -2.3% |
| 1982 | 1.38 million | +1.0% |
| 1983 | 1.33 million | -3.8% |
| 1984 | 1.28 million | -3.9% |
| 1985 | 1.31 million | +2.8% |
| 1986 | 1.37 million | +4.6% |
| 1987 | 1.45 million | +5.4% |
| 1988 | 1.46 million | +1.2% |
| 1989 | 1.47 million | +0.3% |
| 1990 | 1.50 million | +2.5% |
| 1991 | 1.39 million | -7.3% |
| 1992 | 1.22 million | -12.5% |
| 1993 | 1.13 million | -7.6% |
| 1994 | 1.05 million | -7.1% |
| 1995 | 999,791 | -4.6% |
| 1996 | 925,104 | -7.5% |
| 1997 | 854,702 | -7.6% |
| 1998 | 789,326 | -7.6% |
| 1999 | 729,575 | -7.6% |
| 2000 | 687,306 | -5.8% |
| 2001 | 633,940 | -7.8% |
| 2002 | 570,301 | -10.0% |
| 2003 | 494,471 | -13.3% |
| 2004 | 452,277 | -8.5% |
| 2005 | 415,905 | -8.0% |
| 2006 | 384,064 | -7.7% |
| 2007 | 358,448 | -6.7% |
| 2008 | 337,227 | -5.9% |
| 2009 | 318,168 | -5.7% |
| 2010 | 296,612 | -6.8% |
| 2011 | 274,641 | -7.4% |
| 2012 | 262,481 | -4.4% |
| 2013 | 246,119 | -6.2% |
| 2014 | 226,992 | -7.8% |
| 2015 | 207,914 | -8.4% |
| 2016 | 192,163 | -7.6% |
| 2017 | 180,852 | -5.9% |
| 2018 | 158,572 | -12.3% |
| 2019 | 136,528 | -13.9% |
| 2020 | 116,597 | -14.6% |
| 2021 | 96,757 | -17.0% |
| 2022 | 82,356 | -14.9% |
| 2023 | 71,238 | -13.5% |
| 2024 | 63,079 | -11.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1.38 million | 1.28 million | 1.47 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.06 million | 729,575 | 1.50 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 465,211 | 318,168 | 687,306 | 10 |
| 2010s | 218,287 | 136,528 | 296,612 | 10 |
| 2020s | 86,005 | 63,079 | 116,597 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Eastern Asia
More health data for Eastern Asia
- Neonatal deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024), annual growth rate -7.41 % change on previous year (2024)
- Under-five deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024), annual growth rate -11.45 % change on previous year (2024)
- Infant deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024), annual growth rate -9.85 % change on previous year (2024)
- Mortality rate age 1-11 months 1.55 (2024)
- Infant deaths 43,285 (2024)
- Child deaths age 1 to 4 19,794 (2024)
- Neonatal deaths 27,324 (2024)
- Deaths age 1-59 months 35,755 (2024)
- Child Mortality rate age 1-4 1.61 (2024)
- Mortality rate 1-59 months 3.16 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is under-five deaths in Eastern Asia?
- Under-five deaths in Eastern Asia was 63,079 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest under-five deaths recorded in Eastern Asia?
- The highest recorded value was 1.50 million in 1990.
- What is the lowest under-five deaths recorded in Eastern Asia?
- The lowest recorded value was 63,079 in 2024.
- How does Eastern Asia rank for under-five deaths?
- Eastern Asia ranks 23rd out of 33 groups with data for 2024.
- Is under-five deaths rising or falling in Eastern Asia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 72.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Eastern Asia 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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