Finland vs Japan: 3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate

Finland
2.2
in 2021
Japan
2.3
in 2021
Finland rank
194th
Japan rank
192nd

3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate over time

  • Finland
  • Japan
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How they compare

Japan currently reports 2.3 against 2.2 in Finland, a difference of 0.1.

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

Finland ranks 194th and Japan ranks 192nd of 199 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Finland Japan Difference Ahead
2000s 3.78 3.83 0.05 Japan
2010s 2.59 2.82 0.23 Japan
2020s 2.2 2.35 0.15 Japan

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate, Finland or Japan?
Japan, at 2.3 against 2.2 in Finland as of 2021.
What is the difference in 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate between Finland and Japan?
0.1, with Japan ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Finland and Japan?
22 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2021.
How do Finland and Japan rank globally for 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate?
Finland ranks 194th and Japan ranks 192nd 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