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

In , Suriname's Probability of dying among children ages 5-9 years (per 1,000) was 2.00.

That's up 5.3% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 2.74 . Suriname ranks #72 globally out of 196 reporting countries. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #2 of 35.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

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

Highlights

Peak
2.00
Trough
1.50
1-year change
+5.3%
5-year change
+17.6%
+3.3% / yr
10-year change
+33.3%
+2.9% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Probability of dying among children ages 5-9 years (per 1,000)
2.0000
1.9000
1.9000
1.8000
1.7000
1.7000
1.6000
1.6000
1.6000
1.5000

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 Suriname's Probability of dying among children ages 5-9 years (per 1,000) in 2024?
In 2024, Suriname's Probability of dying among children ages 5-9 years (per 1,000) was 2.00, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Suriname's Probability of dying among children ages 5-9 years (per 1,000) rising or falling?
Suriname's Probability of dying among children ages 5-9 years (per 1,000) rose 5.3% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Suriname rank globally on Probability of dying among children ages 5-9 years (per 1,000)?
In 2024, Suriname ranked #72 out of 196 countries reporting Probability of dying among children ages 5-9 years (per 1,000).
How does Suriname'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 Suriname is below the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #2 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.