Sri Lanka - Under 5 Mortality Rate
Since 2014, Sri Lanka Under 5 Mortality Rate fell by 5.3% year on year. In 2019, the country was number 138 among other countries in Under 5 Mortality Rate with 7.1 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% 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 witnessed the worst performance at -13.4% per year.
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| Date | Units (Deaths) Per Thousand Live Births |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 7.10 |
| 2018 | 7.40 |
| 2017 | 7.80 |
| 2016 | 8.20 |
| 2015 | 8.70 |
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How does Sri Lanka 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 | |
| 137 |
#137
Lebanon
|
7 | 2019 | -2.7 % | -3.7 % | View data | |
| 138 |
#138
Sri Lanka
|
7 | 2019 | -4.0 % | -5.3 % | View data | |
| 138 |
#138
Uruguay
|
7 | 2019 | -5.3 % | -5.0 % | View data | |