The global under-5 mortality rate shows significant disparities, with countries like Niger, Somalia, and Nigeria experiencing rates above 100 deaths per 1,000 live births. Countries in Sub-Saharan Africa dominate the higher end of the spectrum. Recent trends indicate a general decrease in mortality rates, with notable improvements in Bangladesh, Indonesia, and Honduras, showing substantial year-on-year reductions. However, countries like the Bahamas and Yemen have seen increases, highlighting underlying health and socio-political challenges. The overall 5-year trend shows a continuous global effort toward reducing child mortality.
Future trends to watch include the impact of technological advances in healthcare, ongoing efforts in nutritional support, vaccination coverage, and the political stability of high-risk regions. International collaboration will be crucial in addressing and sustaining reductions in child mortality rates globally. Focus will likely shift towards building resilient healthcare systems in vulnerable countries to ensure the pace of improvement is not only sustained but accelerated.
Top countries in Under 5 Mortality Rate by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Deaths) Per Thousand Live Births | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Niger | 113.1 | 2023 | -2.69% | -2.57% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Somalia | 105.8 | 2023 | -2.76% | -2.89% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Nigeria | 105 | 2023 | -2.69% | -2.57% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Chad | 100.4 | 2023 | -3.18% | -3.18% | View data |
| 5 | 5 South Sudan | 98.7 | 2021 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Sierra Leone | 95.9 | 2023 | -4.2% | -3.87% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Central African Republic | 93.9 | 2023 | -3.1% | -2.9% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Mali | 91.2 | 2023 | -3.08% | -3% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Benin | 78.6 | 2023 | -2.96% | -2.91% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Burkina Faso | 77.1 | 2023 | -3.38% | -3.32% | View data |
