Sierra Leone vs Somalia: 3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate

Sierra Leone
104.7
in 2021
Somalia
111.8
in 2021
Sierra Leone rank
5th
Somalia rank
2nd

3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate over time

  • Sierra Leone
  • Somalia
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How they compare

Somalia currently reports 111.8 against 104.7 in Sierra Leone, a difference of 7.1.

That makes Somalia's figure about 1.1 times Sierra Leone's.

The two have swapped places 3 times across 22 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Sierra Leone ahead.

Sierra Leone ranks 5th and Somalia ranks 2nd of 199 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Sierra Leone averaged higher in 1 and Somalia in 2.

Head to head by decade

Decade Sierra Leone Somalia Difference Ahead
2000s 198.61 170.86 27.75 Sierra Leone
2010s 136.36 137.26 0.9 Somalia
2020s 106.6 113.35 6.75 Somalia

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate, Sierra Leone or Somalia?
Somalia, at 111.8 against 104.7 in Sierra Leone as of 2021.
What is the difference in 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate between Sierra Leone and Somalia?
7.1, with Somalia ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Sierra Leone and Somalia?
22 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2021.
How do Sierra Leone and Somalia rank globally for 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate?
Sierra Leone ranks 5th and Somalia ranks 2nd 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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About this data

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