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Lao PDR: Number of under-five deaths

In , Lao PDR's Number of under-five deaths was 4,762.00.

That's down 4.2% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 24,784.66 . Lao PDR ranks #72 globally out of 196 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #10 of 30.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

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

Highlights

Peak
13,220.00
Trough
4,762.00
1-year change
-4.2%
5-year change
-21.9%
-4.8% / yr
10-year change
-39.3%
-4.9% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Number of under-five deaths
4,762.0000
4,969.0000
5,209.0000
5,478.0000
5,781.0000
6,096.0000
6,420.0000
6,762.0000
7,119.0000
7,457.0000

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 Lao PDR's Number of under-five deaths in 2024?
In 2024, Lao PDR's Number of under-five deaths was 4,762.00, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Lao PDR's Number of under-five deaths rising or falling?
Lao PDR's Number of under-five deaths fell 4.2% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Lao PDR rank globally on Number of under-five deaths?
In 2024, Lao PDR ranked #72 out of 196 countries reporting Number of under-five deaths.
How does Lao PDR'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 Lao PDR is below the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #10 of 30.
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.