United Kingdom: Number of under-five deaths
In , United Kingdom's Number of under-five deaths was 3,213.00.
That's up 1.2% from 2023, the highest value since .
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 24,784.66 . United Kingdom ranks #84 globally out of 196 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #7 of 52.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.DTH.MORT) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 4,365.00
- Trough
- 3,090.00
- 1-year change
- +1.2%
- 5-year change
- +0.9%
- +0.2% / yr
- 10-year change
- -9.8%
- -1.0% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Number of under-five deaths |
|---|---|
| 3,213.0000 | |
| 3,176.0000 | |
| 3,133.0000 | |
| 3,090.0000 | |
| 3,105.0000 | |
| 3,183.0000 | |
| 3,269.0000 | |
| 3,367.0000 | |
| 3,438.0000 | |
| 3,487.0000 |
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 United Kingdom's Number of under-five deaths in 2024?
- In 2024, United Kingdom's Number of under-five deaths was 3,213.00, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is United Kingdom's Number of under-five deaths rising or falling?
- United Kingdom's Number of under-five deaths rose 1.2% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does United Kingdom rank globally on Number of under-five deaths?
- In 2024, United Kingdom ranked #84 out of 196 countries reporting Number of under-five deaths.
- How does United Kingdom'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 United Kingdom is below the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #7 of 52.
- 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.