China vs Malaysia: 3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate
China
6.9
in 2021
Malaysia
7.6
in 2021
China rank
137th
Malaysia rank
134th
3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate over time
- China
- Malaysia
How they compare
Malaysia currently reports 7.6 against 6.9 in China, a difference of 0.7.
That makes Malaysia's figure about 1.1 times China's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 22 shared years of data; in 2000 it was China ahead.
China ranks 137th and Malaysia ranks 134th of 199 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, China averaged higher in 2 and Malaysia in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | China | Malaysia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 25.92 | 8.6 | 17.32 | China |
| 2010s | 11.44 | 8.09 | 3.35 | China |
| 2020s | 7.15 | 7.65 | 0.5 | Malaysia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate, China or Malaysia?
- Malaysia, at 7.6 against 6.9 in China as of 2021.
- What is the difference in 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate between China and Malaysia?
- 0.7, with Malaysia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for China and Malaysia?
- 22 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2021.
- How do China and Malaysia rank globally for 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate?
- China 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.