Argentina vs Costa Rica: 3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate

Argentina
6.9
in 2021
Costa Rica
7.6
in 2021
Argentina rank
137th
Costa Rica rank
134th

3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate over time

  • Argentina
  • Costa Rica
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How they compare

Costa Rica currently reports 7.6 against 6.9 in Argentina, a difference of 0.7.

That makes Costa Rica's figure about 1.1 times Argentina's.

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

Argentina ranks 137th and Costa Rica ranks 134th of 199 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Argentina averaged higher in 2 and Costa Rica in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Argentina Costa Rica Difference Ahead
2000s 17.06 11.63 5.43 Argentina
2010s 11.76 9.28 2.48 Argentina
2020s 7.3 7.75 0.45 Costa Rica

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate, Argentina or Costa Rica?
Costa Rica, at 7.6 against 6.9 in Argentina as of 2021.
What is the difference in 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate between Argentina and Costa Rica?
0.7, with Costa Rica ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Argentina and Costa Rica?
22 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2021.
How do Argentina and Costa Rica rank globally for 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate?
Argentina ranks 137th and Costa Rica ranks 134th 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