Ghana vs Lao People's Democratic Republic: 3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate

Ghana
44
in 2021
Lao People's Democratic Republic
42.5
in 2021
Ghana rank
39th
Lao People's Democratic Republic rank
42nd

3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate over time

  • Ghana
  • Lao People's Democratic Republic
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How they compare

Ghana currently reports 44 against 42.5 in Lao People's Democratic Republic, a difference of 1.5.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 22 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Lao People's Democratic Republic ahead.

Ghana ranks 39th and Lao People's Democratic Republic ranks 42nd of 199 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Ghana averaged higher in 2 and Lao People's Democratic Republic in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Ghana Lao People's Democratic Republic Difference Ahead
2000s 85.58 89.08 3.5 Lao People's Democratic Republic
2010s 57.38 55.84 1.54 Ghana
2020s 44.75 43.3 1.45 Ghana

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate, Ghana or Lao People's Democratic Republic?
Ghana, at 44 against 42.5 in Lao People's Democratic Republic as of 2021.
What is the difference in 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate between Ghana and Lao People's Democratic Republic?
1.5, with Ghana ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Ghana and Lao People's Democratic Republic?
22 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2021.
How do Ghana and Lao People's Democratic Republic rank globally for 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate?
Ghana ranks 39th and Lao People's Democratic Republic ranks 42nd 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