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Deaths under age 5 per 1,000 live births (2026)

237/237 countries
Global20.52per 1,000 live birthsYear-over-year-2.97%5-year change-12.68%
1950
2026
2100

Rankings at a glance

Top 10 · Deaths under age 5 per 1,000 live births (2026)

Niger is projected to top the global rankings for deaths under age 5 per 1,000 live births, recording 109.49 per 1,000 live births in 2026, followed by Nigeria (100.74 per 1,000 live births) and Somalia (100.06 per 1,000 live births). South Sudan (96.53 per 1,000 live births) and Chad (96.12 per 1,000 live births) complete the top 5. Sierra Leone (92.6 per 1,000 live births) and Guinea (89.87 per 1,000 live births) follow close behind. The Central African Republic (89.68 per 1,000 live births), Mali (89.08 per 1,000 live births), and Burkina Faso (79.2 per 1,000 live births) round out the top ten.

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Frequently asked questions

Which country has the lowest under five mortality?
San Marino is projected to have the lowest under five mortality at 1.35 per 1,000 live births in 2026, according to UN Population Division (2024).
Which country has the highest under five mortality?
Niger is projected to have the highest under five mortality at 109.49 per 1,000 live births in 2026, according to UN Population Division (2024).
What is the global average under five mortality?
The global average under five mortality across 237 countries is projected to be 20.52 per 1,000 live births in 2026, according to UN Population Division (2024).

Source: UN Population Division (2024) · Updated