West Bank and Gaza: Number of under-five deaths
In , West Bank and Gaza's Number of under-five deaths was 5,544.00.
That's down 10.4% from 2023, the highest value since .
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 24,784.66 . West Bank and Gaza ranks #69 globally out of 196 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #10 of 23.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.DTH.MORT) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 6,186.00
- Trough
- 2,068.00
- 1-year change
- -10.4%
- 5-year change
- +139.6%
- +19.1% / yr
- 10-year change
- +77.6%
- +5.9% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Number of under-five deaths |
|---|---|
| 5,544.0000 | |
| 6,186.0000 | |
| 2,068.0000 | |
| 2,143.0000 | |
| 2,224.0000 | |
| 2,314.0000 | |
| 2,406.0000 | |
| 2,504.0000 | |
| 2,591.0000 | |
| 2,646.0000 |
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 West Bank and Gaza's Number of under-five deaths in 2024?
- In 2024, West Bank and Gaza's Number of under-five deaths was 5,544.00, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is West Bank and Gaza's Number of under-five deaths rising or falling?
- West Bank and Gaza's Number of under-five deaths fell 10.4% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does West Bank and Gaza rank globally on Number of under-five deaths?
- In 2024, West Bank and Gaza ranked #69 out of 196 countries reporting Number of under-five deaths.
- How does West Bank and Gaza'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 West Bank and Gaza is below the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #10 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.