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
10203040200020102021

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.

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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