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

Romania
6.4
in 2021
United States of America
6.2
in 2021
Romania rank
143rd
United States of America rank
146th

3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate over time

  • Romania
  • United States of America
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How they compare

Romania currently reports 6.4 against 6.2 in United States of America, a difference of 0.2.

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

Romania ranks 143rd and United States of America ranks 146th of 199 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Romania United States of America Difference Ahead
2000s 17.85 7.98 9.87 Romania
2010s 9.59 6.85 2.74 Romania
2020s 6.55 6.25 0.3 Romania

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate, Romania or United States of America?
Romania, at 6.4 against 6.2 in United States of America as of 2021.
What is the difference in 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate between Romania and United States of America?
0.2, with Romania ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Romania and United States of America?
22 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2021.
How do Romania and United States of America rank globally for 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate?
Romania ranks 143rd 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