Maldives - Under 5 Mortality Rate
Since 2014, Maldives Under 5 Mortality Rate decreased by 6.8% year on year. In 2019, the country was ranked number 135 comparing other countries in Under 5 Mortality Rate at 7.6 Units (Deaths) Per Thousand Live Births. Nigeria lead the ranking with 117.2 Units (Deaths) Per Thousand Live Births in 2019, -2.3% 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 +6.1% per year, while Macedonia was the worst growing country at -13.4% per year.
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| Date | Units (Deaths) Per Thousand Live Births |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 7.60 |
| 2018 | 8.20 |
| 2017 | 8.80 |
| 2016 | 9.50 |
| 2015 | 10.10 |
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How does Maldives 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 | |
| 133 |
#133
Kuwait
|
8 | 2019 | -2.5 % | -2.6 % | View data | |
| 135 |
#135
Maldives
|
8 | 2019 | -7.3 % | -6.8 % | View data | |
| 136 |
#136
United Arab Emirates
|
8 | 2019 | -1.3 % | -1.0 % | View data | |