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New Zealand: Number of under-five deaths

In , New Zealand's Number of under-five deaths was 280.00.

That's down 2.1% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 24,784.66 . New Zealand ranks #138 globally out of 196 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #19 of 30.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

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

Highlights

Peak
400.00
Trough
280.00
1-year change
-2.1%
5-year change
-7.6%
-1.6% / yr
10-year change
-16.4%
-1.8% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Number of under-five deaths
280.0000
286.0000
291.0000
293.0000
298.0000
303.0000
308.0000
316.0000
326.0000
330.0000

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 New Zealand's Number of under-five deaths in 2024?
In 2024, New Zealand's Number of under-five deaths was 280.00, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is New Zealand's Number of under-five deaths rising or falling?
New Zealand's Number of under-five deaths fell 2.1% from 2023 to 2024.
How does New Zealand rank globally on Number of under-five deaths?
In 2024, New Zealand ranked #138 out of 196 countries reporting Number of under-five deaths.
How does New Zealand'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 New Zealand is below the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #19 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.