In 2023, Nigeria accounted for the highest share of global under-5 deaths at 17.64%, followed by India at 13%. Many other countries in the top 10 experienced a downward trend in their under-5 deaths share notably India by 7.01% and China by 9.1%. Collectively, these reductions reflect improved healthcare interventions and socio-economic developments in these regions.
Future trends will likely focus on increasing healthcare access and quality in countries with high under-5 mortality rates. Continued focus on poverty reduction, education, and nutrition programs will be crucial in maintaining the downward trend in global under-5 death rates.
Top countries in Number of Under 5 Deaths Share by Country (Units (Deaths))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Nigeria | 17.64 | 2023 | -1.22% | -1.16% | View data |
| 2 | 2 India | 13 | 2023 | -7.25% | -7.01% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Pakistan | 7.97 | 2023 | -3.06% | -2.89% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Democratic Republic of the Congo | 6.42 | 2023 | -0.79% | -0.75% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Ethiopia | 3.6 | 2023 | -2.31% | -2.11% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Niger | 2.75 | 2023 | -1.22% | -1.16% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Tanzania | 2.15 | 2023 | -2% | -1.5% | View data |
| 8 | 8 China | 1.95 | 2023 | -12.39% | -9.1% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Angola | 1.85 | 2023 | -1.62% | -1.66% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Indonesia | 1.84 | 2023 | -6.21% | -5.32% | View data |
