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Probability of dying between age 15 and 60 for females (2026)

237/237 countries
Global101.15per 1,000 alive at age 15Year-over-year-1.59%5-year change-20.19%
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Rankings at a glance

Top 10 · Probability of dying between age 15 and 60 for females (2026)

Lesotho is projected to lead the world in probability of dying between age 15 and 60 for females at 341.86 per 1,000 alive at age 15 in 2026, followed by Nigeria (336.86 per 1,000 alive at age 15) and the Central African Republic (316.59 per 1,000 alive at age 15). Chad (304.02 per 1,000 alive at age 15) and Nauru (298.02 per 1,000 alive at age 15) close out the top 5. Next up, Kenya (265.39 per 1,000 alive at age 15) and Zimbabwe (264.81 per 1,000 alive at age 15). Côte d'Ivoire (257.19 per 1,000 alive at age 15), South Sudan (244.57 per 1,000 alive at age 15), and Liberia (238.33 per 1,000 alive at age 15) round out the top ten. Nine of the top ten are in Africa, with three from Western Africa.

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Frequently asked questions

Which country has the lowest female mortality between age 15 and 60?
The United Arab Emirates is projected to have the lowest female mortality between age 15 and 60 at 18.34 per 1,000 alive at age 15 in 2026, according to UN Population Division (2024).
Which country has the highest female mortality between age 15 and 60?
Lesotho is projected to have the highest female mortality between age 15 and 60 at 341.86 per 1,000 alive at age 15 in 2026, according to UN Population Division (2024).
What is the global average female mortality between age 15 and 60?
The global average female mortality between age 15 and 60 across 237 countries is projected to be 101.15 per 1,000 alive at age 15 in 2026, according to UN Population Division (2024).

Source: UN Population Division (2024) · Updated