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Dominican Republic: Probability of dying among children ages 5-9 years (per 1,000)

In , Dominican Republic's Probability of dying among children ages 5-9 years (per 1,000) was 1.40.

That's up 0.0% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 2.74 . Dominican Republic ranks #92 globally out of 196 reporting countries. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #12 of 35.

Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.DYN.0509) • Data as of 2024

Trend (2005–2024)

Dominican Republic Probability of dying among children ages 5-9 years (per 1,000) trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
2.40
Trough
1.40
1-year change
+0.0%
5-year change
-12.5%
-2.6% / yr
10-year change
-26.3%
-3.0% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Probability of dying among children ages 5-9 years (per 1,000)
1.4000
1.4000
1.5000
1.5000
1.5000
1.6000
1.6000
1.7000
1.7000
1.8000

About Probability of dying among children ages 5-9 years (per 1,000)

Probability of dying between age 5-9 years of age expressed per 1,000 children aged 5, if subject to age-specific mortality rates of the specified year.

Indicator code: SH.DYN.0509Category: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was Dominican Republic's Probability of dying among children ages 5-9 years (per 1,000) in 2024?
In 2024, Dominican Republic's Probability of dying among children ages 5-9 years (per 1,000) was 1.40, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Dominican Republic's Probability of dying among children ages 5-9 years (per 1,000) rising or falling?
Dominican Republic's Probability of dying among children ages 5-9 years (per 1,000) rose 0.0% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Dominican Republic rank globally on Probability of dying among children ages 5-9 years (per 1,000)?
In 2024, Dominican Republic ranked #92 out of 196 countries reporting Probability of dying among children ages 5-9 years (per 1,000).
How does Dominican Republic's Probability of dying among children ages 5-9 years (per 1,000) compare to the world average?
The global average for Probability of dying among children ages 5-9 years (per 1,000) in 2024 was 2.74, so Dominican Republic is below the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #12 of 35.
What is Probability of dying among children ages 5-9 years (per 1,000) and how is it measured?
Probability of dying between age 5-9 years of age expressed per 1,000 children aged 5, if subject to age-specific mortality rates of the specified year.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.DYN.0509), CC BY 4.0.