Ethiopia: Number of under-five deaths
In , Ethiopia's Number of under-five deaths was 181,228.00.
That's down 12.4% from 2023, the highest value since .
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 24,784.66 . Ethiopia ranks #5 globally out of 196 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #3 of 48.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.DTH.MORT) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 346,678.00
- Trough
- 181,228.00
- 1-year change
- -12.4%
- 5-year change
- -9.5%
- -2.0% / yr
- 10-year change
- -19.1%
- -2.1% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Number of under-five deaths |
|---|---|
| 181,228.0000 | |
| 206,843.0000 | |
| 270,294.0000 | |
| 275,537.0000 | |
| 197,679.0000 | |
| 200,241.0000 | |
| 202,298.0000 | |
| 205,897.0000 | |
| 210,991.0000 | |
| 217,031.0000 |
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 Ethiopia's Number of under-five deaths in 2024?
- In 2024, Ethiopia's Number of under-five deaths was 181,228.00, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Ethiopia's Number of under-five deaths rising or falling?
- Ethiopia's Number of under-five deaths fell 12.4% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Ethiopia rank globally on Number of under-five deaths?
- In 2024, Ethiopia ranked #5 out of 196 countries reporting Number of under-five deaths.
- How does Ethiopia'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 Ethiopia is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #3 of 48.
- 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.