Bahrain vs Malaysia: 3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate

Bahrain
6.9
in 2021
Malaysia
7.6
in 2021
Bahrain rank
137th
Malaysia rank
134th

3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate over time

  • Bahrain
  • Malaysia
02.557.51012.5200020102021

How they compare

Malaysia currently reports 7.6 against 6.9 in Bahrain, a difference of 0.7.

That makes Malaysia's figure about 1.1 times Bahrain's.

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

Bahrain ranks 137th and Malaysia ranks 134th of 199 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Bahrain averaged higher in 1 and Malaysia in 2.

Head to head by decade

Decade Bahrain Malaysia Difference Ahead
2000s 10.72 8.6 2.12 Bahrain
2010s 7.6 8.09 0.49 Malaysia
2020s 6.95 7.65 0.7 Malaysia

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

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