India, May 28 -- Long term demographic data reveals a substantial transformation in the mortality landscape of Afghanistan over the last six decades.
Decades of Decline
The death rate in Afghanistan has plummeted from a high of 31.672 per 1000 persons in 1960 to just 5.797 in 2023. This downward trend was visible through the mid twentieth century, with the rate reaching 26.838 by 1970 and falling further to 23.404 by 1977. By the end of the 1990s, the figure had decreased to 12.697.
Periods of Volatility
The nation experienced notable spikes in mortality during the late 1970s and 1980s.
* The rate climbed to 25.538 in 1979.
* Mortality peaked at 32.008 per 1000 persons in 1984.
* By 1988, the figure began a sharp descent toward 20.606....