Key Market Indicators
Maldivian child mortality has decreased by 20% compared to 2020, with 36 deaths recorded in 2021. Since 1975, there has been an 11.7% year-on-year decline. This puts the country at number 170 in the global ranking, with Saint Lucia overtaking them at 36 deaths. India, Pakistan and the Democratic Republic of the Congo are at numbers 2, 3 and 4 respectively. Maldivian child immunisation coverage has seen a 1 point increase compared to 2020, with 100% of children aged 12-23 months vaccinated this year. Since 1985, there has been a 0.2 point year-on-year increase. This puts the country at number 1 in the global ranking, with Bahrain overtaking them at 100%. Greece, Mongolia and Latvia are at numbers 2, 3 and 4 respectively.
