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Eswatini: Number of under-five deaths

In , Eswatini's Number of under-five deaths was 1,323.00.

That's down 3.3% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 24,784.66 . Eswatini ranks #104 globally out of 196 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #43 of 48.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

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

Highlights

Peak
4,032.00
Trough
1,323.00
1-year change
-3.3%
5-year change
-15.9%
-3.4% / yr
10-year change
-33.1%
-3.9% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Number of under-five deaths
1,323.0000
1,368.0000
1,411.0000
1,436.0000
1,527.0000
1,573.0000
1,553.0000
1,675.0000
1,731.0000
1,865.0000

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 Eswatini's Number of under-five deaths in 2024?
In 2024, Eswatini's Number of under-five deaths was 1,323.00, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Eswatini's Number of under-five deaths rising or falling?
Eswatini's Number of under-five deaths fell 3.3% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Eswatini rank globally on Number of under-five deaths?
In 2024, Eswatini ranked #104 out of 196 countries reporting Number of under-five deaths.
How does Eswatini'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 Eswatini is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #43 of 48.
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.