Cameroon vs Lesotho: 3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate

Cameroon
69.8
in 2021
Lesotho
72.9
in 2021
Cameroon rank
18th
Lesotho rank
17th

3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate over time

  • Cameroon
  • Lesotho
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How they compare

Lesotho currently reports 72.9 against 69.8 in Cameroon, a difference of 3.1.

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

Cameroon ranks 18th and Lesotho ranks 17th of 199 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Cameroon averaged higher in 2 and Lesotho in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Cameroon Lesotho Difference Ahead
2000s 129.59 111.7 17.89 Cameroon
2010s 91.3 82.78 8.52 Cameroon
2020s 71.1 74.2 3.1 Lesotho

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate, Cameroon or Lesotho?
Lesotho, at 72.9 against 69.8 in Cameroon as of 2021.
What is the difference in 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate between Cameroon and Lesotho?
3.1, with Lesotho ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Cameroon and Lesotho?
22 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2021.
How do Cameroon and Lesotho rank globally for 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate?
Cameroon ranks 18th and Lesotho ranks 17th 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