Malawi vs Mauritania: 3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate

Malawi
41.9
in 2021
Mauritania
40.5
in 2021
Malawi rank
44th
Mauritania rank
47th

3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate over time

  • Malawi
  • Mauritania
50100150200020102021

How they compare

Malawi currently reports 41.9 against 40.5 in Mauritania, a difference of 1.4.

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

Malawi ranks 44th and Mauritania ranks 47th of 199 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Malawi Mauritania Difference Ahead
2000s 122.67 76.68 45.99 Malawi
2010s 60.89 49.75 11.14 Malawi
2020s 42.7 41.15 1.55 Malawi

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate, Malawi or Mauritania?
Malawi, at 41.9 against 40.5 in Mauritania as of 2021.
What is the difference in 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate between Malawi and Mauritania?
1.4, with Malawi ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Malawi and Mauritania?
22 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2021.
How do Malawi and Mauritania rank globally for 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate?
Malawi ranks 44th and Mauritania ranks 47th 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