Malawi - Under 5 Mortality Rate
Since 2014, Malawi Under 5 Mortality Rate decreased by 6.4% year on year. At 41.6 Units (Deaths) Per Thousand Live Births in 2019, the country was ranked number 51 comparing other countries in Under 5 Mortality Rate. Nigeria ranked the highest with 117.2 Units (Deaths) Per Thousand Live Births in 2019, that is -2.3% versus 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 | 41.60 |
| 2018 | 43.90 |
| 2017 | 46.90 |
| 2016 | 50.00 |
| 2015 | 53.80 |
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How does Malawi 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 | |
| 51 |
#51
Botswana
|
42 | 2019 | -3.3 % | +1.4 % | View data | |
| 51 |
#51
Malawi
|
42 | 2019 | -5.2 % | -6.4 % | View data | |
| 53 |
#53
Eritrea
|
41 | 2019 | -3.3 % | -3.3 % | View data | |