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India: Probability of dying among children ages 5-9 years (per 1,000)

In , India's Probability of dying among children ages 5-9 years (per 1,000) was 1.90.

That's down 5.0% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 2.74 . India ranks #75 globally out of 196 reporting countries. Within South Asia, it ranks #4 of 6.

Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.DYN.0509) • Data as of 2024

Trend (2005–2024)

India Probability of dying among children ages 5-9 years (per 1,000) trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
6.90
Trough
1.90
1-year change
-5.0%
5-year change
-26.9%
-6.1% / yr
10-year change
-50.0%
-6.7% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Probability of dying among children ages 5-9 years (per 1,000)
1.9000
2.0000
2.1000
2.3000
2.4000
2.6000
2.8000
3.0000
3.2000
3.5000

About Probability of dying among children ages 5-9 years (per 1,000)

Probability of dying between age 5-9 years of age expressed per 1,000 children aged 5, if subject to age-specific mortality rates of the specified year.

Indicator code: SH.DYN.0509Category: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was India's Probability of dying among children ages 5-9 years (per 1,000) in 2024?
In 2024, India's Probability of dying among children ages 5-9 years (per 1,000) was 1.90, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is India's Probability of dying among children ages 5-9 years (per 1,000) rising or falling?
India's Probability of dying among children ages 5-9 years (per 1,000) fell 5.0% from 2023 to 2024.
How does India rank globally on Probability of dying among children ages 5-9 years (per 1,000)?
In 2024, India ranked #75 out of 196 countries reporting Probability of dying among children ages 5-9 years (per 1,000).
How does India's Probability of dying among children ages 5-9 years (per 1,000) compare to the world average?
The global average for Probability of dying among children ages 5-9 years (per 1,000) in 2024 was 2.74, so India is below the world average. Within South Asia, it ranks #4 of 6.
What is Probability of dying among children ages 5-9 years (per 1,000) and how is it measured?
Probability of dying between age 5-9 years of age expressed per 1,000 children aged 5, if subject to age-specific mortality rates of the specified year.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.DYN.0509), CC BY 4.0.