Brunei Darussalam Death Rate
Crude death rate per 1,000 people SP.DYN.CDRT.IN
Brunei Darussalam's death rate was 6.4 in 2025, ranked 153rd globally. This represents a 21.6% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Brunei Darussalam's death rate stood at 6.4 in 2025, a rise of +1.1 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 6.4 by 2025. Brunei Darussalam ranked 153rd globally.
Brunei Darussalam’s death rate has fallen sharply over the 65‑year series, dropping from an all‑time peak of 11.37 in 1960 to a historic low of 3.47 in 2001 before rising modestly to 6.36 in 2025, placing the nation at rank 153 globally. The steep decline through the latter half of the twentieth century mirrors improvements in healthcare access, disease prevention, and rising living standards, while the modest uptick since the 2001 trough reflects demographic ageing and a modest rise in non‑communicable disease mortality. In 2025 Brunei’s rate is virtually identical to Namibia’s 6.35 and only marginally below Sudan’s 6.43, indicating convergence with other middle‑income economies that have similarly transitioned from high mortality to lower, yet still evolving, levels. Continued investments in preventive health, chronic disease management, and population‑health monitoring will be essential to sustain the downward trajectory and prevent a reversal as the population ages further.
Data & projection
| Year | Death Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 6.6 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 6.4 | - | - |
| 2025 | 6.4 | +1.1 | #153 |
| 2023 | 5.2 | −1.3 | #34 |
| 2022 | 6.6 | +1.3 | #75 |
| 2021 | 5.2 | +0.3 | #16 |
| 2020 | 4.9 | +0.1 | #14 |
| 2019 | 4.8 | +0.1 | #19 |
| 2018 | 4.6 | +0.1 | #16 |
| 2017 | 4.5 | +0.1 | #14 |
| 2016 | 4.4 | +0.1 | #14 |
| 2015 | 4.3 | +0.1 | #14 |
| 2014 | 4.1 | +0.1 | #14 |
| 2013 | 4.0 | +0.1 | #14 |
| 2012 | 3.9 | +0.1 | #14 |
| 2011 | 3.8 | +0.0 | #14 |
| 2010 | 3.8 | +0.0 | #15 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Brunei Darussalam matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2019. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw death rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Brunei Darussalam's death rate was 6.4 in 2025. Ranked 153rd globally. This represents a 21.6% increase from the previous year.
Brunei Darussalam's death rate peaked at 11.4 in 1960.
The lowest death rate in Brunei Darussalam was 3.5 in 2000.
Brunei Darussalam ranks 153rd globally in death rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.CDRT.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
Brunei Darussalam's death rate is projected to reach 6.4 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The death rate of Brunei Darussalam in 2025 was 6.4. This ranks 153rd in the world.
Cite this page
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