Costa Rica vs Malaysia: 3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate

Costa Rica
7.6
in 2021
Malaysia
7.6
in 2021
Costa Rica rank
134th
Malaysia rank
134th

3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate over time

  • Costa Rica
  • Malaysia
051015200020102021

How they compare

Costa Rica currently reports 7.6 against 7.6 in Malaysia, a difference of 0.

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

Costa Rica ranks 134th and Malaysia ranks 134th of 199 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Costa Rica Malaysia Difference Ahead
2000s 11.63 8.6 3.03 Costa Rica
2010s 9.28 8.09 1.19 Costa Rica
2020s 7.75 7.65 0.1 Costa Rica

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate, Costa Rica or Malaysia?
Costa Rica, at 7.6 against 7.6 in Malaysia as of 2021.
What is the difference in 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate between Costa Rica and Malaysia?
0, with Costa Rica ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Costa Rica and Malaysia?
22 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2021.
How do Costa Rica and Malaysia rank globally for 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate?
Costa Rica ranks 134th 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