Under-five mortality rate in Lao People's Democratic Republic
Lao People's Democratic Republic: Under-five mortality rate was 29.35 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
29.35
Change on year
down 3.8%
World rank
59th
of 200 countries
All-time high
212.78
in 1978
All-time low
29.35
in 2024
Years of data
47
1978–2024
Under-five mortality rate in Lao People's Democratic Republic, 1978–2024
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
Lao People's Democratic Republic recorded 29.35 for under-five mortality rate in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 47 years on record.
The figure is down 3.8% on the previous year and down 37.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, under-five mortality rate in Lao People's Democratic Republic peaked at 212.78 in 1978 and was at its lowest, 29.35, in 2024.
That places Lao People's Democratic Republic 59th out of 200 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Under-five mortality rate in Lao People's Democratic Republic, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 212.78 | — |
| 1979 | 206.83 | -2.8% |
| 1980 | 200.94 | -2.8% |
| 1981 | 195.41 | -2.8% |
| 1982 | 190.03 | -2.8% |
| 1983 | 184.87 | -2.7% |
| 1984 | 179.81 | -2.7% |
| 1985 | 174.78 | -2.8% |
| 1986 | 169.68 | -2.9% |
| 1987 | 164.7 | -2.9% |
| 1988 | 159.49 | -3.2% |
| 1989 | 154.27 | -3.3% |
| 1990 | 148.93 | -3.5% |
| 1991 | 143.56 | -3.6% |
| 1992 | 138.19 | -3.7% |
| 1993 | 132.97 | -3.8% |
| 1994 | 127.81 | -3.9% |
| 1995 | 122.95 | -3.8% |
| 1996 | 118.11 | -3.9% |
| 1997 | 113.48 | -3.9% |
| 1998 | 108.98 | -4.0% |
| 1999 | 104.55 | -4.1% |
| 2000 | 100.12 | -4.2% |
| 2001 | 95.6 | -4.5% |
| 2002 | 91.08 | -4.7% |
| 2003 | 86.58 | -4.9% |
| 2004 | 82.12 | -5.2% |
| 2005 | 77.72 | -5.3% |
| 2006 | 73.51 | -5.4% |
| 2007 | 69.45 | -5.5% |
| 2008 | 65.52 | -5.7% |
| 2009 | 61.81 | -5.7% |
| 2010 | 58.37 | -5.6% |
| 2011 | 55.15 | -5.5% |
| 2012 | 52.14 | -5.4% |
| 2013 | 49.38 | -5.3% |
| 2014 | 46.81 | -5.2% |
| 2015 | 44.42 | -5.1% |
| 2016 | 42.21 | -5.0% |
| 2017 | 40.15 | -4.9% |
| 2018 | 38.27 | -4.7% |
| 2019 | 36.5 | -4.6% |
| 2020 | 34.8 | -4.6% |
| 2021 | 33.21 | -4.6% |
| 2022 | 31.78 | -4.3% |
| 2023 | 30.5 | -4.0% |
| 2024 | 29.35 | -3.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 209.8 | 206.83 | 212.78 | 2 |
| 1980s | 177.4 | 154.27 | 200.94 | 10 |
| 1990s | 125.95 | 104.55 | 148.93 | 10 |
| 2000s | 80.35 | 61.81 | 100.12 | 10 |
| 2010s | 46.34 | 36.5 | 58.37 | 10 |
| 2020s | 31.93 | 29.35 | 34.8 | 5 |
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- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.5667 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,260 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 317 deaths (2100)
- Population ages 40-44, male, annual growth rate 3.78 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 40-44, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 40-44, male, per capita 0.0321 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 45-49, female, annual growth rate 3.23 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 45-49, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 45-49, female, per capita 0.0256 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is under-five mortality rate in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- Under-five mortality rate in Lao People's Democratic Republic was 29.35 in 2024, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest under-five mortality rate recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 212.78 in 1978.
- What is the lowest under-five mortality rate recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 29.35 in 2024.
- How does Lao People's Democratic Republic rank for under-five mortality rate?
- Lao People's Democratic Republic ranks 59th out of 200 countries with data for 2024.
- Is under-five mortality rate rising or falling in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is down 37.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Lao People's Democratic Republic data come from?
- The figures come from World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as part of Under-five mortality rate (probability of dying by age 5 per 1000 live births). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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