China: Number of under-five deaths
In , China's Number of under-five deaths was 53,968.00.
That's down 12.3% from 2023, the highest value since .
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 24,784.66 . China ranks #23 globally out of 196 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #2 of 30.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.DTH.MORT) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 395,560.00
- Trough
- 53,968.00
- 1-year change
- -12.3%
- 5-year change
- -57.2%
- -15.6% / yr
- 10-year change
- -74.7%
- -12.8% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Number of under-five deaths |
|---|---|
| 53,968.0000 | |
| 61,522.0000 | |
| 72,529.0000 | |
| 86,818.0000 | |
| 106,403.0000 | |
| 125,967.0000 | |
| 147,454.0000 | |
| 169,149.0000 | |
| 179,616.0000 | |
| 194,868.0000 |
About Number of under-five deaths
Number of children dying before reaching age five.
Indicator code: SH.DTH.MORT • Category: Health & Population
Frequently asked questions
- What was China's Number of under-five deaths in 2024?
- In 2024, China's Number of under-five deaths was 53,968.00, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is China's Number of under-five deaths rising or falling?
- China's Number of under-five deaths fell 12.3% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does China rank globally on Number of under-five deaths?
- In 2024, China ranked #23 out of 196 countries reporting Number of under-five deaths.
- How does China'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 China is above the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #2 of 30.
- What is Number of under-five deaths and how is it measured?
- Number of children dying before reaching age five.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.DTH.MORT), CC BY 4.0.