Benin vs Burkina Faso: 3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate

Benin
83.5
in 2021
Burkina Faso
82.6
in 2021
Benin rank
10th
Burkina Faso rank
11th

3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate over time

  • Benin
  • Burkina Faso
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How they compare

Benin currently reports 83.5 against 82.6 in Burkina Faso, a difference of 0.9.

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

Benin ranks 10th and Burkina Faso ranks 11th of 199 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Benin averaged higher in 1 and Burkina Faso in 2.

Head to head by decade

Decade Benin Burkina Faso Difference Ahead
2000s 123.47 154.61 31.14 Burkina Faso
2010s 98.96 103.82 4.86 Burkina Faso
2020s 84.75 84 0.75 Benin

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate, Benin or Burkina Faso?
Benin, at 83.5 against 82.6 in Burkina Faso as of 2021.
What is the difference in 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate between Benin and Burkina Faso?
0.9, with Benin ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Benin and Burkina Faso?
22 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2021.
How do Benin and Burkina Faso rank globally for 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate?
Benin ranks 10th and Burkina Faso ranks 11th 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