The data on global under-5 deaths reveal significant disparities among countries, with Nigeria leading the numbers, followed by India and Pakistan. There is a noticeable decline in child mortality across many nations, with China witnessing the sharpest year-on-year decrease of 9.1%. Bangladesh also shows a notable reduction of almost 10%. Countries like Yemen, however, have witnessed a slight increase. The long-term trend indicates an overall global decline, with variations in rates of improvement.
Future global trends worth monitoring include:
- Continued advancements in healthcare accessibility in Africa, potentially reducing mortality rates.
- The impact of socioeconomic improvements in South Asia on child health.
- Possible shifts caused by climate change and geopolitical stability, affecting vulnerable regions.
- Technological and medical innovations and their role in accelerating the decline in mortality rates.
Top countries in Number of Under 5 Deaths by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Deaths) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Nigeria | 831,610 | 2023 | -1.22% | -1.16% | View data |
| 2 | 2 India | 612,970 | 2023 | -7.25% | -7.01% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Pakistan | 375,600 | 2023 | -3.06% | -2.89% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Democratic Republic of the Congo | 302,760 | 2023 | -0.79% | -0.75% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Ethiopia | 169,690 | 2023 | -2.31% | -2.11% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Niger | 129,640 | 2023 | -1.22% | -1.16% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Tanzania | 101,530 | 2023 | -2% | -1.5% | View data |
| 8 | 8 China | 91,750 | 2023 | -12.39% | -9.1% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Angola | 87,010 | 2023 | -1.62% | -1.66% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Indonesia | 86,650 | 2023 | -6.21% | -5.32% | View data |
