Ethiopia vs Ghana: 3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate

Ethiopia
46.8
in 2021
Ghana
44
in 2021
Ethiopia rank
38th
Ghana rank
39th

3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate over time

  • Ethiopia
  • Ghana
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How they compare

Ethiopia currently reports 46.8 against 44 in Ghana, a difference of 2.8.

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

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

Ethiopia ranks 38th and Ghana ranks 39th of 199 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Ethiopia Ghana Difference Ahead
2000s 112.72 85.58 27.14 Ethiopia
2010s 65.04 57.38 7.66 Ethiopia
2020s 47.75 44.75 3 Ethiopia

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate, Ethiopia or Ghana?
Ethiopia, at 46.8 against 44 in Ghana as of 2021.
What is the difference in 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate between Ethiopia and Ghana?
2.8, with Ethiopia ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Ethiopia and Ghana?
22 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2021.
How do Ethiopia and Ghana rank globally for 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate?
Ethiopia ranks 38th and Ghana ranks 39th 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