Gambia vs Ghana: 3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate

Gambia
47.9
in 2021
Ghana
44
in 2021
Gambia rank
36th
Ghana rank
39th

3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate over time

  • Gambia
  • Ghana
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How they compare

Gambia currently reports 47.9 against 44 in Ghana, a difference of 3.9.

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

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

Gambia ranks 36th and Ghana ranks 39th of 199 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Gambia Ghana Difference Ahead
2000s 94.49 85.58 8.91 Gambia
2010s 61.88 57.38 4.5 Gambia
2020s 48.75 44.75 4 Gambia

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate, Gambia or Ghana?
Gambia, at 47.9 against 44 in Ghana as of 2021.
What is the difference in 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate between Gambia and Ghana?
3.9, with Gambia ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Gambia and Ghana?
22 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2021.
How do Gambia and Ghana rank globally for 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate?
Gambia ranks 36th 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