Rwanda vs Senegal: 3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate

Rwanda
39.4
in 2021
Senegal
38.6
in 2021
Rwanda rank
49th
Senegal rank
51st

3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate over time

  • Rwanda
  • Senegal
50100150200200020102021

How they compare

Rwanda currently reports 39.4 against 38.6 in Senegal, a difference of 0.8.

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

Rwanda ranks 49th and Senegal ranks 51st of 199 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Rwanda averaged higher in 2 and Senegal in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Rwanda Senegal Difference Ahead
2000s 118.36 97.49 20.87 Rwanda
2010s 50.35 53.04 2.69 Senegal
2020s 40.05 39.35 0.7 Rwanda

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate, Rwanda or Senegal?
Rwanda, at 39.4 against 38.6 in Senegal as of 2021.
What is the difference in 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate between Rwanda and Senegal?
0.8, with Rwanda ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Rwanda and Senegal?
22 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2021.
How do Rwanda and Senegal rank globally for 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate?
Rwanda ranks 49th and Senegal ranks 51st 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