Child mortality vs co2 emissions per capita in India

India: Child mortality vs co2 emissions per capita was 2.66 in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
2.66
Change on year
down 5.1%
World rank
63rd
of 199 countries
All-time high
26.82
in 1953
All-time low
2.66
in 2024
Years of data
72
1953–2024

Child mortality vs co2 emissions per capita in India, 1953–2024

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Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

In 2024, child mortality vs co2 emissions per capita in India stood at 2.66. That is the lowest value across all 72 years on record.

The figure is down 5.1% on the previous year and down 42.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, child mortality vs co2 emissions per capita in India peaked at 26.82 in 1953 and was at its lowest, 2.66, in 2024.

India ranks 63rd of 199 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1950s 25.63 24.48 26.82 7
1960s 22.87 21.71 24.13 10
1970s 19.68 17.52 21.44 10
1980s 14.95 13.09 16.98 10
1990s 11.13 9.54 12.7 10
2000s 7.62 6.12 9.18 10
2010s 4.56 3.49 5.81 10
2020s 2.97 2.66 3.3 5

Countries ranked near India

  1. 60 Fiji 2.91 compare
  2. 61 Tajikistan 2.81 compare
  3. 62 Marshall Islands 2.67 compare
  4. 64 Philippines 2.65 compare
  5. 65 Guyana 2.52 compare
  6. 66 Nepal 2.51 compare

See the full ranking of 199 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is child mortality vs co2 emissions per capita in India?
Child mortality vs co2 emissions per capita in India was 2.66 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest child mortality vs co2 emissions per capita recorded in India?
The highest recorded value was 26.82 in 1953.
What is the lowest child mortality vs co2 emissions per capita recorded in India?
The lowest recorded value was 2.66 in 2024.
How does India rank for child mortality vs co2 emissions per capita?
India ranks 63rd out of 199 countries with data for 2024.
Is child mortality vs co2 emissions per capita rising or falling in India?
Over the last ten years it is down 42.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this India data come from?
The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Child mortality vs co2 emissions per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Child mortality vs co2 emissions per capita
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
199 places, 13,056 data points, 1950–2024
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