Canada vs New Zealand: 3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate

Canada
5
in 2021
New Zealand
4.7
in 2021
Canada rank
158th
New Zealand rank
160th

3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate over time

  • Canada
  • New Zealand
02468200020102021

How they compare

Canada currently reports 5 against 4.7 in New Zealand, a difference of 0.3.

That makes Canada's figure about 1.1 times New Zealand's.

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

Canada ranks 158th and New Zealand ranks 160th of 199 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Canada averaged higher in 1 and New Zealand in 2.

Head to head by decade

Decade Canada New Zealand Difference Ahead
2000s 6.07 6.75 0.68 New Zealand
2010s 5.43 5.57 0.14 New Zealand
2020s 5.05 4.75 0.3 Canada

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate, Canada or New Zealand?
Canada, at 5 against 4.7 in New Zealand as of 2021.
What is the difference in 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate between Canada and New Zealand?
0.3, with Canada ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Canada and New Zealand?
22 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2021.
How do Canada and New Zealand rank globally for 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate?
Canada ranks 158th and New Zealand ranks 160th 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