Tonga Death Rate
Crude death rate per 1,000 people SP.DYN.CDRT.IN
Tonga's death rate was 6.5 in 2025, ranked 146th globally. This represents a 1.2% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Tonga's death rate stood at 6.5 in 2025, a rise of +0.1 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 6.5 by 2025. Tonga ranked 146th globally.
Tonga's death rate has exhibited a downward trend over the past six and a half decades, from an all-time high of 10.60 in 1960 to a low of 6.29 in 2011. This decline has continued to the present day, with the death rate standing at 6.52 in 2025, placing the country at rank 146 globally. Notably, this trajectory mirrors that of peer countries such as Mexico, which reported a death rate of 6.54 in 2025, and Burundi, which reported a rate of 6.50. The improvement in Tonga's death rate is a positive development, although the country still faces challenges in maintaining this trend, particularly in the face of potential healthcare system disruptions or changes in population demographics. A sustained investment in healthcare infrastructure and services would be crucial in supporting continued progress in reducing the country's death rate.
Data & projection
| Year | Death Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 6.5 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 6.5 | - | - |
| 2025 | 6.5 | +0.1 | #146 |
| 2023 | 6.4 | −0.0 | #75 |
| 2022 | 6.5 | −0.2 | #69 |
| 2021 | 6.7 | +0.2 | #59 |
| 2020 | 6.5 | +0.0 | #62 |
| 2019 | 6.4 | +0.0 | #73 |
| 2018 | 6.4 | +0.0 | #75 |
| 2017 | 6.4 | −0.0 | #72 |
| 2016 | 6.4 | +0.0 | #69 |
| 2015 | 6.4 | +0.0 | #70 |
| 2014 | 6.4 | +0.0 | #72 |
| 2013 | 6.3 | +0.0 | #71 |
| 2012 | 6.3 | +0.0 | #69 |
| 2011 | 6.3 | −0.0 | #70 |
| 2010 | 6.3 | −0.1 | #70 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Tonga matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2022. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw death rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Tonga's death rate was 6.5 in 2025. Ranked 146th globally. This represents a 1.2% increase from the previous year.
Tonga's death rate peaked at 10.6 in 1960.
The lowest death rate in Tonga was 6.3 in 2011.
Tonga ranks 146th globally in death rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.CDRT.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
Tonga's death rate is projected to reach 6.5 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The death rate of Tonga in 2025 was 6.5. This ranks 146th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_tonga_death-rate,
title = {Tonga Death Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/tonga/death-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}