Under-five deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024) in Tunisia
Tunisia: Under-five deaths was 2,027 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
2,027
Change on year
down 8.8%
World rank
94th
of 201 countries
All-time high
44,481
in 1967
All-time low
2,027
in 2024
Years of data
58
1967–2024
Under-five deaths in Tunisia, 1967–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for under-five deaths in Tunisia is 2,027, measured in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 58 years on record.
The figure is down 8.8% on the previous year and down 49.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, under-five deaths in Tunisia peaked at 44,481 in 1967 and was at its lowest, 2,027, in 2024.
Tunisia ranks 94th 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 Tunisia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1967 | 44,481 | — |
| 1968 | 42,139 | -5.3% |
| 1969 | 39,820 | -5.5% |
| 1970 | 37,595 | -5.6% |
| 1971 | 35,592 | -5.3% |
| 1972 | 33,826 | -5.0% |
| 1973 | 32,261 | -4.6% |
| 1974 | 30,830 | -4.4% |
| 1975 | 29,439 | -4.5% |
| 1976 | 28,087 | -4.6% |
| 1977 | 26,553 | -5.5% |
| 1978 | 24,829 | -6.5% |
| 1979 | 23,085 | -7.0% |
| 1980 | 21,503 | -6.9% |
| 1981 | 20,237 | -5.9% |
| 1982 | 19,137 | -5.4% |
| 1983 | 18,060 | -5.6% |
| 1984 | 17,123 | -5.2% |
| 1985 | 16,328 | -4.6% |
| 1986 | 15,594 | -4.5% |
| 1987 | 14,755 | -5.4% |
| 1988 | 13,805 | -6.4% |
| 1989 | 12,855 | -6.9% |
| 1990 | 12,049 | -6.3% |
| 1991 | 11,380 | -5.6% |
| 1992 | 10,691 | -6.1% |
| 1993 | 10,021 | -6.3% |
| 1994 | 9,270 | -7.5% |
| 1995 | 8,405 | -9.3% |
| 1996 | 7,521 | -10.5% |
| 1997 | 6,697 | -11.0% |
| 1998 | 5,956 | -11.1% |
| 1999 | 5,300 | -11.0% |
| 2000 | 4,789 | -9.6% |
| 2001 | 4,398 | -8.2% |
| 2002 | 4,081 | -7.2% |
| 2003 | 3,866 | -5.3% |
| 2004 | 3,716 | -3.9% |
| 2005 | 3,593 | -3.3% |
| 2006 | 3,501 | -2.6% |
| 2007 | 3,439 | -1.8% |
| 2008 | 3,413 | -0.8% |
| 2009 | 3,425 | +0.4% |
| 2010 | 3,497 | +2.1% |
| 2011 | 3,649 | +4.3% |
| 2012 | 3,820 | +4.7% |
| 2013 | 3,937 | +3.1% |
| 2014 | 3,992 | +1.4% |
| 2015 | 4,005 | +0.3% |
| 2016 | 3,970 | -0.9% |
| 2017 | 3,855 | -2.9% |
| 2018 | 3,660 | -5.1% |
| 2019 | 3,433 | -6.2% |
| 2020 | 3,141 | -8.5% |
| 2021 | 2,732 | -13.0% |
| 2022 | 2,419 | -11.5% |
| 2023 | 2,222 | -8.1% |
| 2024 | 2,027 | -8.8% |
Tunisia compared with similar countries
- Tunisia's 2,027 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 9,859, 21% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Tunisia's 2,027 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 3,048, 67% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 42,147 | 39,820 | 44,481 | 3 |
| 1970s | 30,210 | 23,085 | 37,595 | 10 |
| 1980s | 16,940 | 12,855 | 21,503 | 10 |
| 1990s | 8,729 | 5,300 | 12,049 | 10 |
| 2000s | 3,822 | 3,413 | 4,789 | 10 |
| 2010s | 3,782 | 3,433 | 4,005 | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,508 | 2,027 | 3,141 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Tunisia
More health data for Tunisia
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.68 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.2883 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,287 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 117 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -3.64 % 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 0.033 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -3.77 % 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 Tunisia?
- Under-five deaths in Tunisia was 2,027 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest under-five deaths recorded in Tunisia?
- The highest recorded value was 44,481 in 1967.
- What is the lowest under-five deaths recorded in Tunisia?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,027 in 2024.
- How does Tunisia rank for under-five deaths?
- Tunisia ranks 94th out of 201 countries with data for 2024.
- Is under-five deaths rising or falling in Tunisia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 49.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Tunisia 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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