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Oman: Mortality rate, under-5 (per 1,000 live births)

In , Oman's Mortality rate, under-5 (per 1,000 live births) was 10.30.

That's down 1.0% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 24.21 . Oman ranks #119 globally out of 196 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #15 of 23.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

Oman Mortality rate, under-5 (per 1,000 live births) trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
12.90
Trough
10.30
1-year change
-1.0%
5-year change
-4.6%
-0.9% / yr
10-year change
-8.0%
-0.8% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Mortality rate, under-5 (per 1,000 live births)
10.3000
10.4000
10.5000
10.6000
10.7000
10.8000
10.9000
11.0000
11.0000
11.1000

About Mortality rate, under-5 (per 1,000 live births)

Under-five mortality rate is the probability per 1,000 that a newborn baby will die before reaching age five, if subject to age-specific mortality rates of the specified year.

Indicator code: SH.DYN.MORTCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was Oman's Mortality rate, under-5 (per 1,000 live births) in 2024?
In 2024, Oman's Mortality rate, under-5 (per 1,000 live births) was 10.30, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Oman's Mortality rate, under-5 (per 1,000 live births) rising or falling?
Oman's Mortality rate, under-5 (per 1,000 live births) fell 1.0% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Oman rank globally on Mortality rate, under-5 (per 1,000 live births)?
In 2024, Oman ranked #119 out of 196 countries reporting Mortality rate, under-5 (per 1,000 live births).
How does Oman's Mortality rate, under-5 (per 1,000 live births) compare to the world average?
The global average for Mortality rate, under-5 (per 1,000 live births) in 2024 was 24.21, so Oman is below the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #15 of 23.
What is Mortality rate, under-5 (per 1,000 live births) and how is it measured?
Under-five mortality rate is the probability per 1,000 that a newborn baby will die before reaching age five, if subject to age-specific mortality rates of the specified year.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.DYN.MORT), CC BY 4.0.