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

Lao People's Democratic Republic
42.5
in 2021
Malawi
41.9
in 2021
Lao People's Democratic Republic rank
42nd
Malawi rank
44th

3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate over time

  • Lao People's Democratic Republic
  • Malawi
50100150200020102021

How they compare

Lao People's Democratic Republic currently reports 42.5 against 41.9 in Malawi, a difference of 0.6.

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

Lao People's Democratic Republic ranks 42nd and Malawi ranks 44th of 199 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Lao People's Democratic Republic Malawi Difference Ahead
2000s 89.08 122.67 33.59 Malawi
2010s 55.84 60.89 5.05 Malawi
2020s 43.3 42.7 0.6 Lao People's Democratic Republic

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate, Lao People's Democratic Republic or Malawi?
Lao People's Democratic Republic, at 42.5 against 41.9 in Malawi as of 2021.
What is the difference in 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate between Lao People's Democratic Republic and Malawi?
0.6, with Lao People's Democratic Republic ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Lao People's Democratic Republic and Malawi?
22 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2021.
How do Lao People's Democratic Republic and Malawi rank globally for 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate?
Lao People's Democratic Republic ranks 42nd and Malawi ranks 44th 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