Maldives vs United States of America: 3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate

Maldives
6
in 2021
United States of America
6.2
in 2021
Maldives rank
148th
United States of America rank
146th

3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate over time

  • Maldives
  • United States of America
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How they compare

United States of America currently reports 6.2 against 6 in Maldives, a difference of 0.2.

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

Maldives ranks 148th and United States of America ranks 146th of 199 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Maldives averaged higher in 2 and United States of America in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Maldives United States of America Difference Ahead
2000s 24.8 7.98 16.82 Maldives
2010s 10.24 6.85 3.39 Maldives
2020s 6.2 6.25 0.05 United States of America

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate, Maldives or United States of America?
United States of America, at 6.2 against 6 in Maldives as of 2021.
What is the difference in 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate between Maldives and United States of America?
0.2, with United States of America ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Maldives and United States of America?
22 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2021.
How do Maldives and United States of America rank globally for 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate?
Maldives ranks 148th and United States of America ranks 146th 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