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)
- 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.MORT • Category: 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.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.DTH.MORT), CC BY 4.0.