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 201 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: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for under-five mortality rate in Lao People's Democratic Republic is 29.35, measured 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 201 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 |
Countries ranked near Lao People's Democratic Republic
- 56 Gabon 32.63 compare
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More health data for Lao People's Democratic Republic
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -2.76 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.5667 % change on previous year (2090)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates 1,260 (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 317 (2100)
- Population ages 65 and above, total, annual growth rate 4.42 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 65 and above, total, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 65 and above, total, per capita 0.0481 units per person (2025)
- Population, female, annual growth rate 1.34 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population, female, per unit of GDP 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population, female, per capita 0.4976 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 UNICEF.
- 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 201 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 UNICEF, published as part of Under-five mortality rate (UN IGME estimate, 2024). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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