Gabon - Under 5 Mortality Rate
Since 2014, Gabon Under 5 Mortality Rate decreased by 4.1% year on year. At 42.5 Units (Deaths) Per Thousand Live Births in 2019, the country was number 48 comparing other countries in Under 5 Mortality Rate. Gabon is overtaken by Kenya, which was number 47 with 43.2 Units (Deaths) Per Thousand Live Births and is followed by Namibia at 42.4 Units (Deaths) Per Thousand Live Births. Nigeria topped the ranking with 117.2 Units (Deaths) Per Thousand Live Births in 2019, a fall of 2.3% compared to 2018. Somalia, Chad and Central African Republic respectively ranked number 2, 3 and 4 in this ranking. Venezuela recorded the best 5 years average growth at +6.1% per year, while Macedonia recorded the worst performance at -13.4% per year.
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| Date | Units (Deaths) Per Thousand Live Births |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 42.50 |
| 2018 | 43.60 |
| 2017 | 45.10 |
| 2016 | 47.00 |
| 2015 | 49.80 |
How does Gabon rank in Under 5 Mortality Rate?
| # | 193 Countries | Units (Deaths) Per Thousand Live Births | Last | YoY | 5‑years CAGR | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
#1
Nigeria
|
117 | 2019 | -2.3 % | -1.8 % | View data | |
| 2 |
#2
Somalia
|
117 | 2019 | -2.7 % | -3.1 % | View data | |
| 47 |
#47
Kenya
|
43 | 2019 | -3.1 % | -3.4 % | View data | |
| 48 |
#48
Gabon
|
43 | 2019 | -2.5 % | -4.1 % | View data | |
| 49 |
#49
Namibia
|
42 | 2019 | -2.1 % | -2.5 % | View data | |