Colombia vs Mexico: 3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate

Colombia
12.8
in 2021
Mexico
13.2
in 2021
Colombia rank
113th
Mexico rank
111th

3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate over time

  • Colombia
  • Mexico
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How they compare

Mexico currently reports 13.2 against 12.8 in Colombia, a difference of 0.4.

Across all 22 years both countries report, Mexico has been ahead every year.

Colombia ranks 113th and Mexico ranks 111th of 199 countries.

Mexico has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Colombia Mexico Difference Ahead
2000s 21.92 23.64 1.72 Mexico
2010s 15.93 16.57 0.64 Mexico
2020s 13.05 13.45 0.4 Mexico

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate, Colombia or Mexico?
Mexico, at 13.2 against 12.8 in Colombia as of 2021.
What is the difference in 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate between Colombia and Mexico?
0.4, with Mexico ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Colombia and Mexico?
22 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2021.
How do Colombia and Mexico rank globally for 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate?
Colombia ranks 113th and Mexico ranks 111th 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