Afghanistan - Boys Under Five Mortality Rate
Since 2014, Afghanistan Boys Under Five Mortality Rate decreased by 3.7% year on year. With 63.8 Units (Deaths) Per Thousand Children Under 5 in 2019, the country was ranked number 27 comparing other countries in Boys Under Five Mortality Rate. Afghanistan is overtaken by Zambia, which was ranked number 26 at 66.4 Units (Deaths) Per Thousand Children Under 5 and is followed by Sudan with 63.3 Units (Deaths) Per Thousand Children Under 5. Nigeria topped the ranking with 123.6 Units (Deaths) Per Thousand Children Under 5 in 2019, that is -2.4% versus 2018. Somalia, Chad and Central African Republic respectively ranked number 2, 3 and 4 in this ranking. Venezuela witnessed the best average annual growth at +5.7% per year, while Macedonia witnessed the worst performance at -13.6% per year.
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| Date | Units (Deaths) Per Thousand Children Under 5 |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 63.80 |
| 2018 | 66.10 |
| 2017 | 68.50 |
| 2016 | 71.10 |
| 2015 | 74.00 |
How does Afghanistan rank in Boys Under Five Mortality Rate?
| # | 193 Countries | Units (Deaths) Per Thousand Children Under 5 | Last | YoY | 5‑years CAGR | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
#1
Nigeria
|
124 | 2019 | -2.4 % | -1.8 % | View data | |
| 2 |
#2
Somalia
|
123 | 2019 | -3.0 % | -3.1 % | View data | |
| 26 |
#26
Zambia
|
66 | 2019 | -2.5 % | -2.4 % | View data | |
| 27 |
#27
Afghanistan
|
64 | 2019 | -3.5 % | -3.7 % | View data | |
| 28 |
#28
Sudan
|
63 | 2019 | -2.9 % | -2.8 % | View data | |