Saudi Arabia: Number of under-five deaths
In , Saudi Arabia's Number of under-five deaths was 3,241.00.
That's up 0.9% from 2023, the highest value since .
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 24,784.66 . Saudi Arabia ranks #83 globally out of 196 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #11 of 23.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.DTH.MORT) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 6,944.00
- Trough
- 3,213.00
- 1-year change
- +0.9%
- 5-year change
- -22.7%
- -5.0% / yr
- 10-year change
- -39.1%
- -4.8% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Number of under-five deaths |
|---|---|
| 3,241.0000 | |
| 3,213.0000 | |
| 3,251.0000 | |
| 3,479.0000 | |
| 3,783.0000 | |
| 4,192.0000 | |
| 4,567.0000 | |
| 4,804.0000 | |
| 4,968.0000 | |
| 5,146.0000 |
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 Saudi Arabia's Number of under-five deaths in 2024?
- In 2024, Saudi Arabia's Number of under-five deaths was 3,241.00, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Saudi Arabia's Number of under-five deaths rising or falling?
- Saudi Arabia's Number of under-five deaths rose 0.9% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank globally on Number of under-five deaths?
- In 2024, Saudi Arabia ranked #83 out of 196 countries reporting Number of under-five deaths.
- How does Saudi Arabia'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 Saudi Arabia is below the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #11 of 23.
- 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.