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Philippines: Number of under-five deaths

In , Philippines's Number of under-five deaths was 48,685.00.

That's down 2.3% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 24,784.66 . Philippines ranks #26 globally out of 196 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #3 of 30.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

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

Highlights

Peak
77,923.00
Trough
48,685.00
1-year change
-2.3%
5-year change
-17.5%
-3.8% / yr
10-year change
-29.8%
-3.5% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Number of under-five deaths
48,685.0000
49,816.0000
50,938.0000
53,060.0000
56,088.0000
59,038.0000
61,714.0000
63,988.0000
66,299.0000
67,824.0000

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 Philippines's Number of under-five deaths in 2024?
In 2024, Philippines's Number of under-five deaths was 48,685.00, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Philippines's Number of under-five deaths rising or falling?
Philippines's Number of under-five deaths fell 2.3% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Philippines rank globally on Number of under-five deaths?
In 2024, Philippines ranked #26 out of 196 countries reporting Number of under-five deaths.
How does Philippines'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 Philippines is above the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #3 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.