Guam Death Rate
Crude death rate per 1,000 people SP.DYN.CDRT.IN
Guam's death rate was 7.0 in 2025, ranked 123rd globally. This represents a 2.3% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Guam's death rate stood at 7.0 in 2025, a rise of +0.2 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 7.0 by 2025. Guam ranked 123rd globally.
Guam’s death rate has risen modestly over the 65‑year series, moving from 6.06 in 1960 to 7.03 in 2025, placing the territory at rank 123 globally. The upward trajectory accelerated after the all‑time trough of 3.88 recorded in 1985, reaching a peak of 7.41 in 2021 before easing slightly to the current level. This recent figure aligns closely with peer jurisdictions such as the Marshall Islands (7.03) and Iceland (7.02), suggesting that Guam’s mortality experience now mirrors that of small, high‑income or island economies rather than its earlier, lower‑mortality phase. The post‑trough increase reflects broader demographic shifts, including an aging population and modest improvements in health reporting, while the slight dip from the 2021 peak may indicate early effects of health interventions or changes in disease patterns. Continued monitoring of age‑specific mortality and investment in preventive health services will be crucial to determine whether the modest decline from the 2021 apex can be sustained or if the rate will resume its upward drift.
Data & projection
| Year | Death Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 7.0 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 7.0 | - | - |
| 2025 | 7.0 | +0.2 | #123 |
| 2023 | 6.9 | +0.1 | #90 |
| 2022 | 6.7 | −0.7 | #81 |
| 2021 | 7.4 | +0.2 | #84 |
| 2020 | 7.2 | +0.7 | #88 |
| 2019 | 6.5 | +0.1 | #80 |
| 2018 | 6.4 | +0.1 | #76 |
| 2017 | 6.3 | +0.2 | #68 |
| 2016 | 6.1 | +0.2 | #63 |
| 2015 | 5.9 | +0.2 | #55 |
| 2014 | 5.8 | +0.2 | #51 |
| 2013 | 5.6 | +0.1 | #48 |
| 2012 | 5.5 | +0.2 | #43 |
| 2011 | 5.3 | +0.1 | #40 |
| 2010 | 5.2 | +0.1 | #35 |
Analysis
Guam's death rate was 7.0 in 2025, a rise of +0.2 from 2024. Based on trends, estimated 7.0 by 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Guam's death rate was 7.0 in 2025. Ranked 123rd globally. This represents a 2.3% increase from the previous year.
Guam's death rate peaked at 7.4 in 2021.
The lowest death rate in Guam was 3.9 in 1985.
Guam ranks 123rd globally in death rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.CDRT.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
Guam's death rate is projected to reach 7.0 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The death rate of Guam in 2025 was 7.0. This ranks 123rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_guam_death-rate,
title = {Guam Death Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/guam/death-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}