Number of child deaths per woman in Brazil
Brazil: Number of child deaths per woman was 0.0233 under-five deaths per woman in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
0.0233 under-five deaths per woman
Change on year
down 2.0%
World rank
113th
of 200 countries
All-time high
1.43 under-five deaths per woman
in 1944
All-time low
0.0233 under-five deaths per woman
in 2024
Years of data
94
1931–2024
Number of child deaths per woman in Brazil, 1931–2024
Source: Gapminder (2015); UN Inter-agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in under-five deaths per woman.
Analysis
In 2024, number of child deaths per woman in Brazil stood at 0.0233 under-five deaths per woman. That is the lowest value across all 94 years on record.
The figure is down 2.0% on the previous year and down 19.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of child deaths per woman in Brazil peaked at 1.43 under-five deaths per woman in 1944 and was at its lowest, 0.0233 under-five deaths per woman, in 2024.
Brazil ranks 113th of 200 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.
Number of child deaths per woman in Brazil, year by year
| Year | under-five deaths per woman | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1931 | 1.32 under-five deaths per woman | — |
| 1932 | 1.33 under-five deaths per woman | +0.8% |
| 1933 | 1.34 under-five deaths per woman | +0.9% |
| 1934 | 1.35 under-five deaths per woman | +0.9% |
| 1935 | 1.36 under-five deaths per woman | +1.0% |
| 1936 | 1.38 under-five deaths per woman | +0.9% |
| 1937 | 1.39 under-five deaths per woman | +0.8% |
| 1938 | 1.4 under-five deaths per woman | +0.8% |
| 1939 | 1.41 under-five deaths per woman | +0.6% |
| 1940 | 1.41 under-five deaths per woman | +0.5% |
| 1941 | 1.42 under-five deaths per woman | +0.5% |
| 1942 | 1.42 under-five deaths per woman | +0.4% |
| 1943 | 1.43 under-five deaths per woman | +0.1% |
| 1944 | 1.43 under-five deaths per woman | +0.1% |
| 1945 | 1.42 under-five deaths per woman | -0.2% |
| 1946 | 1.41 under-five deaths per woman | -0.6% |
| 1947 | 1.4 under-five deaths per woman | -1.0% |
| 1948 | 1.39 under-five deaths per woman | -0.9% |
| 1949 | 1.37 under-five deaths per woman | -1.2% |
| 1950 | 1.34 under-five deaths per woman | -2.3% |
| 1951 | 1.31 under-five deaths per woman | -2.1% |
| 1952 | 1.28 under-five deaths per woman | -2.4% |
| 1953 | 1.25 under-five deaths per woman | -2.4% |
| 1954 | 1.22 under-five deaths per woman | -2.5% |
| 1955 | 1.19 under-five deaths per woman | -2.7% |
| 1956 | 1.16 under-five deaths per woman | -2.6% |
| 1957 | 1.12 under-five deaths per woman | -2.7% |
| 1958 | 1.09 under-five deaths per woman | -2.8% |
| 1959 | 1.06 under-five deaths per woman | -2.9% |
| 1960 | 1.03 under-five deaths per woman | -3.0% |
| 1961 | 0.9973 under-five deaths per woman | -3.1% |
| 1962 | 0.9614 under-five deaths per woman | -3.6% |
| 1963 | 0.9257 under-five deaths per woman | -3.7% |
| 1964 | 0.8854 under-five deaths per woman | -4.4% |
| 1965 | 0.8428 under-five deaths per woman | -4.8% |
| 1966 | 0.8017 under-five deaths per woman | -4.9% |
| 1967 | 0.7602 under-five deaths per woman | -5.2% |
| 1968 | 0.7199 under-five deaths per woman | -5.3% |
| 1969 | 0.6871 under-five deaths per woman | -4.6% |
| 1970 | 0.6568 under-five deaths per woman | -4.4% |
| 1971 | 0.6261 under-five deaths per woman | -4.7% |
| 1972 | 0.5962 under-five deaths per woman | -4.8% |
| 1973 | 0.568 under-five deaths per woman | -4.7% |
| 1974 | 0.5351 under-five deaths per woman | -5.8% |
| 1975 | 0.5096 under-five deaths per woman | -4.8% |
| 1976 | 0.4852 under-five deaths per woman | -4.8% |
| 1977 | 0.461 under-five deaths per woman | -5.0% |
| 1978 | 0.4368 under-five deaths per woman | -5.2% |
| 1979 | 0.412 under-five deaths per woman | -5.7% |
| 1980 | 0.3866 under-five deaths per woman | -6.2% |
| 1981 | 0.3608 under-five deaths per woman | -6.7% |
| 1982 | 0.3351 under-five deaths per woman | -7.1% |
| 1983 | 0.3103 under-five deaths per woman | -7.4% |
| 1984 | 0.2871 under-five deaths per woman | -7.5% |
| 1985 | 0.2657 under-five deaths per woman | -7.5% |
| 1986 | 0.246 under-five deaths per woman | -7.4% |
| 1987 | 0.2291 under-five deaths per woman | -6.9% |
| 1988 | 0.212 under-five deaths per woman | -7.4% |
| 1989 | 0.1972 under-five deaths per woman | -7.0% |
| 1990 | 0.1825 under-five deaths per woman | -7.5% |
| 1991 | 0.169 under-five deaths per woman | -7.4% |
| 1992 | 0.1552 under-five deaths per woman | -8.2% |
| 1993 | 0.1442 under-five deaths per woman | -7.1% |
| 1994 | 0.1328 under-five deaths per woman | -7.9% |
| 1995 | 0.1229 under-five deaths per woman | -7.5% |
| 1996 | 0.1125 under-five deaths per woman | -8.5% |
| 1997 | 0.1033 under-five deaths per woman | -8.2% |
| 1998 | 0.0946 under-five deaths per woman | -8.4% |
| 1999 | 0.0857 under-five deaths per woman | -9.3% |
| 2000 | 0.0777 under-five deaths per woman | -9.4% |
| 2001 | 0.0703 under-five deaths per woman | -9.4% |
| 2002 | 0.0634 under-five deaths per woman | -9.9% |
| 2003 | 0.057 under-five deaths per woman | -10.1% |
| 2004 | 0.0527 under-five deaths per woman | -7.5% |
| 2005 | 0.0486 under-five deaths per woman | -7.8% |
| 2006 | 0.0445 under-five deaths per woman | -8.5% |
| 2007 | 0.0409 under-five deaths per woman | -8.1% |
| 2008 | 0.0378 under-five deaths per woman | -7.5% |
| 2009 | 0.0356 under-five deaths per woman | -5.9% |
| 2010 | 0.0337 under-five deaths per woman | -5.3% |
| 2011 | 0.0321 under-five deaths per woman | -4.6% |
| 2012 | 0.0305 under-five deaths per woman | -5.2% |
| 2013 | 0.0292 under-five deaths per woman | -4.0% |
| 2014 | 0.0288 under-five deaths per woman | -1.4% |
| 2015 | 0.0284 under-five deaths per woman | -1.6% |
| 2016 | 0.0287 under-five deaths per woman | +1.0% |
| 2017 | 0.0268 under-five deaths per woman | -6.5% |
| 2018 | 0.0266 under-five deaths per woman | -0.7% |
| 2019 | 0.0256 under-five deaths per woman | -3.8% |
| 2020 | 0.0245 under-five deaths per woman | -4.2% |
| 2021 | 0.0242 under-five deaths per woman | -1.5% |
| 2022 | 0.0241 under-five deaths per woman | -0.4% |
| 2023 | 0.0238 under-five deaths per woman | -1.1% |
| 2024 | 0.0233 under-five deaths per woman | -2.0% |
Brazil compared with similar countries
- Brazil's 0.0233 under-five deaths per woman is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 0.027 under-five deaths per woman, 86% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Brazil's 0.0233 under-five deaths per woman is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 0.0265 under-five deaths per woman, 88% of the median. (35 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1930s | 1.36 under-five deaths per woman | 1.32 under-five deaths per woman | 1.41 under-five deaths per woman | 9 |
| 1940s | 1.41 under-five deaths per woman | 1.37 under-five deaths per woman | 1.43 under-five deaths per woman | 10 |
| 1950s | 1.2 under-five deaths per woman | 1.06 under-five deaths per woman | 1.34 under-five deaths per woman | 10 |
| 1960s | 0.8611 under-five deaths per woman | 0.6871 under-five deaths per woman | 1.03 under-five deaths per woman | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.5287 under-five deaths per woman | 0.412 under-five deaths per woman | 0.6568 under-five deaths per woman | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.283 under-five deaths per woman | 0.1972 under-five deaths per woman | 0.3866 under-five deaths per woman | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.1303 under-five deaths per woman | 0.0857 under-five deaths per woman | 0.1825 under-five deaths per woman | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.0528 under-five deaths per woman | 0.0356 under-five deaths per woman | 0.0777 under-five deaths per woman | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.029 under-five deaths per woman | 0.0256 under-five deaths per woman | 0.0337 under-five deaths per woman | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.024 under-five deaths per woman | 0.0233 under-five deaths per woman | 0.0245 under-five deaths per woman | 5 |
Countries ranked near Brazil
- 110 Tunisia 0.0246 under-five deaths per woman compare
- 111 Saint Lucia 0.0243 under-five deaths per woman compare
- 112 Cape Verde 0.0234 under-five deaths per woman compare
- 114 Kazakhstan 0.0229 under-five deaths per woman compare
- 115 Oman 0.0228 under-five deaths per woman compare
- 116 Nicaragua 0.0225 under-five deaths per woman compare
More reference data data for Brazil
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 13.82 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 72.83 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 139.27 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 9.01 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 139.27 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 46.34 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 18.99 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 405.35 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 699.19 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 49.04 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is number of child deaths per woman in Brazil?
- Number of child deaths per woman in Brazil was 0.0233 under-five deaths per woman in 2024, according to Gapminder (2015); UN Inter-agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest number of child deaths per woman recorded in Brazil?
- The highest recorded value was 1.43 under-five deaths per woman in 1944.
- What is the lowest number of child deaths per woman recorded in Brazil?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0233 under-five deaths per woman in 2024.
- How does Brazil rank for number of child deaths per woman?
- Brazil ranks 113th out of 200 countries with data for 2024.
- Is number of child deaths per woman rising or falling in Brazil?
- Over the last ten years it is down 19.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Brazil data come from?
- The figures come from Gapminder (2015); UN Inter-agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation (2025) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Number of child deaths per woman. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Fertility rate (average number of children per woman) multiplied by the under-five mortality rate (probability of dying before age five).