Curaçao Death Rate
Crude death rate per 1,000 people SP.DYN.CDRT.IN
Curaçao's death rate was 11.0 in 2025, ranked 38th globally. This represents a 13.6% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Curaçao's death rate stood at 11.0 in 2025, a rise of +1.3 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 11.0 by 2025. Curaçao ranked 38th globally.
Curaçao's death rate has fluctuated significantly over the past 65 years, spanning from a low of 6.36 in 1979 to a high of 11.10 in 2021. The country's death rate peaked in 2021, surpassing that of its peer countries such as the Czech Republic with a rate of 11.12. In contrast, Uruguay exhibits a lower death rate of 10.93. The most recent data available indicates a death rate of 11.02. This figure places Curaçao at number 38 globally, reflecting a relatively high mortality rate. The death rate has increased over the past few years, with 2021 marking the highest recorded value. This upward trend is concerning and may be attributed to various factors such as aging population, healthcare system strain, or socioeconomic conditions. A decline in the death rate would likely require improvements in public health infrastructure, disease prevention, and access to quality healthcare services.
Data & projection
| Year | Death Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 11.3 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 11.0 | - | - |
| 2025 | 11.0 | +1.3 | #38 |
| 2023 | 9.7 | −0.7 | #172 |
| 2022 | 10.4 | −0.7 | #176 |
| 2021 | 11.1 | +1.8 | #173 |
| 2020 | 9.3 | +0.5 | #151 |
| 2019 | 8.8 | +0.0 | #151 |
| 2018 | 8.8 | −0.1 | #153 |
| 2017 | 8.9 | −0.4 | #151 |
| 2016 | 9.3 | +0.5 | #162 |
| 2015 | 8.8 | +0.0 | #144 |
| 2014 | 8.8 | +0.7 | #146 |
| 2013 | 8.1 | −0.1 | #131 |
| 2012 | 8.2 | −0.3 | #131 |
| 2011 | 8.5 | +0.1 | #139 |
| 2010 | 8.4 | +0.5 | #133 |
Analysis
Curaçao's death rate was 11.0 in 2025, a rise of +1.3 from 2024. Based on trends, estimated 11.0 by 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Curaçao's death rate was 11.0 in 2025. Ranked 38th globally. This represents a 13.6% increase from the previous year.
Curaçao's death rate peaked at 11.1 in 2021.
The lowest death rate in Curaçao was 6.4 in 1979.
Curaçao ranks 38th globally in death rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.CDRT.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
Curaçao's death rate is projected to reach 11.0 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The death rate of Curaçao in 2025 was 11.0. This ranks 38th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_cura-ao_death-rate,
title = {Curaçao Death Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/cura-ao/death-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}