Italy vs Sweden: 3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate

Italy
2.6
in 2021
Sweden
2.5
in 2021
Italy rank
189th
Sweden rank
191st

3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate over time

  • Italy
  • Sweden
0246200020102021

How they compare

Italy currently reports 2.6 against 2.5 in Sweden, a difference of 0.1.

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

Italy ranks 189th and Sweden ranks 191st of 199 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Italy Sweden Difference Ahead
2000s 4.66 3.64 1.02 Italy
2010s 3.54 2.87 0.67 Italy
2020s 2.7 2.5 0.2 Italy

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate, Italy or Sweden?
Italy, at 2.6 against 2.5 in Sweden as of 2021.
What is the difference in 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate between Italy and Sweden?
0.1, with Italy ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Italy and Sweden?
22 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2021.
How do Italy and Sweden rank globally for 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate?
Italy ranks 189th and Sweden ranks 191st 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