France vs United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: 3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate

France
4.4
in 2021
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
4.2
in 2021
France rank
163rd
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank
165th

3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate over time

  • France
  • United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
0246200020102021

How they compare

France currently reports 4.4 against 4.2 in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, a difference of 0.2.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 22 shared years of data; in 2000 it was United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ahead.

France ranks 163rd and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 165th of 199 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, France averaged higher in 1 and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland in 2.

Head to head by decade

Decade France United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Difference Ahead
2000s 4.77 6.02 1.25 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
2010s 4.2 4.61 0.41 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
2020s 4.4 4.25 0.15 France

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate, France or United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
France, at 4.4 against 4.2 in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland as of 2021.
What is the difference in 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate between France and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
0.2, with France ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for France and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
22 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2021.
How do France and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank globally for 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate?
France ranks 163rd and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 165th 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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About this data

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