Afghanistan vs Yemen: 3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate

Afghanistan
55.7
in 2021
Yemen
61.9
in 2021
Afghanistan rank
27th
Yemen rank
24th

3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate over time

  • Afghanistan
  • Yemen
050100150200020102021

How they compare

Yemen currently reports 61.9 against 55.7 in Afghanistan, a difference of 6.2.

That makes Yemen's figure about 1.1 times Afghanistan's.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 22 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Afghanistan ahead.

Afghanistan ranks 27th and Yemen ranks 24th of 199 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Afghanistan averaged higher in 2 and Yemen in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Afghanistan Yemen Difference Ahead
2000s 110.62 76.1 34.52 Afghanistan
2010s 72.64 59.87 12.77 Afghanistan
2020s 56.75 60.8 4.05 Yemen

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate, Afghanistan or Yemen?
Yemen, at 61.9 against 55.7 in Afghanistan as of 2021.
What is the difference in 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate between Afghanistan and Yemen?
6.2, with Yemen ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Afghanistan and Yemen?
22 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2021.
How do Afghanistan and Yemen rank globally for 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate?
Afghanistan ranks 27th and Yemen ranks 24th of 199 countries.
Where does this data come from?
UNICEF, published as 3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate (deaths per 1,000 live births). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate (deaths per 1,000 live births)
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
199 places, 4,378 data points, 2000–2021
Last refreshed