Ghana vs Papua New Guinea: 3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate

Ghana
44
in 2021
Papua New Guinea
42.8
in 2021
Ghana rank
39th
Papua New Guinea rank
41st

3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate over time

  • Ghana
  • Papua New Guinea
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How they compare

Ghana currently reports 44 against 42.8 in Papua New Guinea, a difference of 1.2.

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

Ghana ranks 39th and Papua New Guinea ranks 41st of 199 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Ghana Papua New Guinea Difference Ahead
2000s 85.58 65.49 20.09 Ghana
2010s 57.38 51.76 5.62 Ghana
2020s 44.75 43.5 1.25 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 Papua New Guinea?
Ghana, at 44 against 42.8 in Papua New Guinea as of 2021.
What is the difference in 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate between Ghana and Papua New Guinea?
1.2, with Ghana ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Ghana and Papua New Guinea?
22 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2021.
How do Ghana and Papua New Guinea rank globally for 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate?
Ghana ranks 39th and Papua New Guinea ranks 41st 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