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)
- 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.MORT • Category: 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.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.DTH.MORT), CC BY 4.0.