Congo vs Ethiopia: 3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate

Congo
43
in 2021
Ethiopia
46.8
in 2021
Congo rank
40th
Ethiopia rank
38th

3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate over time

  • Congo
  • Ethiopia
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How they compare

Ethiopia currently reports 46.8 against 43 in Congo, a difference of 3.8.

That makes Ethiopia's figure about 1.1 times Congo's.

The two have swapped places 2 times across 22 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Ethiopia ahead.

Congo ranks 40th and Ethiopia ranks 38th of 199 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Congo Ethiopia Difference Ahead
2000s 89.86 112.72 22.86 Ethiopia
2010s 54.49 65.04 10.55 Ethiopia
2020s 43.75 47.75 4 Ethiopia

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate, Congo or Ethiopia?
Ethiopia, at 46.8 against 43 in Congo as of 2021.
What is the difference in 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate between Congo and Ethiopia?
3.8, with Ethiopia ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Congo and Ethiopia?
22 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2021.
How do Congo and Ethiopia rank globally for 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate?
Congo ranks 40th and Ethiopia ranks 38th 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