Kenya vs Namibia: 3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate

Kenya
37.2
in 2021
Namibia
39
in 2021
Kenya rank
53rd
Namibia rank
50th

3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate over time

  • Kenya
  • Namibia
020406080100200020102021

How they compare

Namibia currently reports 39 against 37.2 in Kenya, a difference of 1.8.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 22 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Kenya ahead.

Kenya ranks 53rd and Namibia ranks 50th of 199 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Kenya averaged higher in 2 and Namibia in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Kenya Namibia Difference Ahead
2000s 78.59 67.97 10.62 Kenya
2010s 47.27 46.41 0.86 Kenya
2020s 37.9 39.65 1.75 Namibia

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate, Kenya or Namibia?
Namibia, at 39 against 37.2 in Kenya as of 2021.
What is the difference in 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate between Kenya and Namibia?
1.8, with Namibia ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Kenya and Namibia?
22 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2021.
How do Kenya and Namibia rank globally for 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate?
Kenya ranks 53rd and Namibia ranks 50th 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