Portugal vs Spain: 3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate

Portugal
3.1
in 2021
Spain
3
in 2021
Portugal rank
179th
Spain rank
181st

3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate over time

  • Portugal
  • Spain
02468200020102021

How they compare

Portugal currently reports 3.1 against 3 in Spain, a difference of 0.1.

The two have swapped places 2 times across 22 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Portugal ahead.

Portugal ranks 179th and Spain ranks 181st of 199 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Portugal Spain Difference Ahead
2000s 5.15 4.75 0.4 Portugal
2010s 3.65 3.42 0.23 Portugal
2020s 3.2 3.05 0.15 Portugal

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate, Portugal or Spain?
Portugal, at 3.1 against 3 in Spain as of 2021.
What is the difference in 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate between Portugal and Spain?
0.1, with Portugal ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Portugal and Spain?
22 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2021.
How do Portugal and Spain rank globally for 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate?
Portugal ranks 179th and Spain ranks 181st 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