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Croatia: Mortality rate, under-5 (per 1,000 live births)

In , Croatia's Mortality rate, under-5 (per 1,000 live births) was 5.60.

That's up 9.8% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 24.21 . Croatia ranks #151 globally out of 196 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #18 of 52.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

Croatia Mortality rate, under-5 (per 1,000 live births) trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
6.70
Trough
4.60
1-year change
+9.8%
5-year change
+19.1%
+3.6% / yr
10-year change
+12.0%
+1.1% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Mortality rate, under-5 (per 1,000 live births)
5.6000
5.1000
4.6000
4.6000
4.7000
4.7000
4.8000
4.8000
4.9000
4.9000

About Mortality rate, under-5 (per 1,000 live births)

Under-five mortality rate is the probability per 1,000 that a newborn baby will die before reaching age five, if subject to age-specific mortality rates of the specified year.

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

Frequently asked questions

What was Croatia's Mortality rate, under-5 (per 1,000 live births) in 2024?
In 2024, Croatia's Mortality rate, under-5 (per 1,000 live births) was 5.60, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Croatia's Mortality rate, under-5 (per 1,000 live births) rising or falling?
Croatia's Mortality rate, under-5 (per 1,000 live births) rose 9.8% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Croatia rank globally on Mortality rate, under-5 (per 1,000 live births)?
In 2024, Croatia ranked #151 out of 196 countries reporting Mortality rate, under-5 (per 1,000 live births).
How does Croatia's Mortality rate, under-5 (per 1,000 live births) compare to the world average?
The global average for Mortality rate, under-5 (per 1,000 live births) in 2024 was 24.21, so Croatia is below the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #18 of 52.
What is Mortality rate, under-5 (per 1,000 live births) and how is it measured?
Under-five mortality rate is the probability per 1,000 that a newborn baby will die before reaching age five, if subject to age-specific mortality rates of the specified year.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.DYN.MORT), CC BY 4.0.