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Nepal: Number of under-five deaths

In , Nepal's Number of under-five deaths was 14,257.00.

That's down 5.3% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 24,784.66 . Nepal ranks #49 globally out of 196 reporting countries. Within South Asia, it ranks #3 of 6.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

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

Highlights

Peak
41,437.00
Trough
14,257.00
1-year change
-5.3%
5-year change
-22.1%
-4.9% / yr
10-year change
-41.8%
-5.3% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Number of under-five deaths
14,257.0000
15,062.0000
15,750.0000
16,446.0000
17,306.0000
18,296.0000
19,480.0000
20,776.0000
22,022.0000
23,243.0000

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 Nepal's Number of under-five deaths in 2024?
In 2024, Nepal's Number of under-five deaths was 14,257.00, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Nepal's Number of under-five deaths rising or falling?
Nepal's Number of under-five deaths fell 5.3% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Nepal rank globally on Number of under-five deaths?
In 2024, Nepal ranked #49 out of 196 countries reporting Number of under-five deaths.
How does Nepal'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 Nepal is below the world average. Within South Asia, it ranks #3 of 6.
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.