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Ghana: Number of under-five deaths

In , Ghana's Number of under-five deaths was 31,720.00.

That's down 3.0% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 24,784.66 . Ghana ranks #36 globally out of 196 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #25 of 48.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

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

Highlights

Peak
61,032.00
Trough
31,720.00
1-year change
-3.0%
5-year change
-17.2%
-3.7% / yr
10-year change
-33.5%
-4.0% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Number of under-five deaths
31,720.0000
32,687.0000
33,788.0000
35,114.0000
36,664.0000
38,298.0000
40,042.0000
42,113.0000
44,318.0000
46,081.0000

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 Ghana's Number of under-five deaths in 2024?
In 2024, Ghana's Number of under-five deaths was 31,720.00, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Ghana's Number of under-five deaths rising or falling?
Ghana's Number of under-five deaths fell 3.0% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Ghana rank globally on Number of under-five deaths?
In 2024, Ghana ranked #36 out of 196 countries reporting Number of under-five deaths.
How does Ghana'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 Ghana is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #25 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.