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Bangladesh: Number of under-five deaths

In , Bangladesh's Number of under-five deaths was 105,414.00.

That's down 0.3% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 24,784.66 . Bangladesh ranks #7 globally out of 196 reporting countries. Within South Asia, it ranks #2 of 6.

Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.DTH.MORT) • Data as of 2024

Trend (2005–2024)

Bangladesh Number of under-five deaths trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
240,642.00
Trough
103,947.00
1-year change
-0.3%
5-year change
-0.3%
-0.1% / yr
10-year change
-18.8%
-2.1% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Number of under-five deaths
105,414.0000
105,709.0000
104,772.0000
103,947.0000
104,275.0000
105,777.0000
108,509.0000
112,818.0000
118,109.0000
123,510.0000

About Number of under-five deaths

Number of children dying before reaching age five.

Indicator code: SH.DTH.MORTCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was Bangladesh's Number of under-five deaths in 2024?
In 2024, Bangladesh's Number of under-five deaths was 105,414.00, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Bangladesh's Number of under-five deaths rising or falling?
Bangladesh's Number of under-five deaths fell 0.3% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Bangladesh rank globally on Number of under-five deaths?
In 2024, Bangladesh ranked #7 out of 196 countries reporting Number of under-five deaths.
How does Bangladesh's Number of under-five deaths compare to the world average?
The global average for Number of under-five deaths in 2024 was 24,784.66, so Bangladesh is above the world average. Within South Asia, it ranks #2 of 6.
What is Number of under-five deaths and how is it measured?
Number of children dying before reaching age five.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.DTH.MORT), CC BY 4.0.