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Ireland: Number of under-five deaths

In , Ireland's Number of under-five deaths was 206.00.

That's up 0.5% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 24,784.66 . Ireland ranks #146 globally out of 196 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #34 of 52.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

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

Highlights

Peak
318.00
Trough
203.00
1-year change
+0.5%
5-year change
-1.0%
-0.2% / yr
10-year change
-20.8%
-2.3% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Number of under-five deaths
206.0000
205.0000
210.0000
210.0000
203.0000
208.0000
212.0000
220.0000
233.0000
246.0000

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 Ireland's Number of under-five deaths in 2024?
In 2024, Ireland's Number of under-five deaths was 206.00, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Ireland's Number of under-five deaths rising or falling?
Ireland's Number of under-five deaths rose 0.5% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Ireland rank globally on Number of under-five deaths?
In 2024, Ireland ranked #146 out of 196 countries reporting Number of under-five deaths.
How does Ireland'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 Ireland is below the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #34 of 52.
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.