Burundi vs Malawi: Child deaths

Burundi
7,502
in 2024
Malawi
6,960
in 2024
Burundi rank
30th
Malawi rank
32nd

Child deaths over time

  • Burundi
  • Malawi
10.0k20.0k30.0k40.0k50.0k196619952024

How they compare

Burundi currently reports 7,502 against 6,960 in Malawi, a difference of 542.

That makes Burundi's figure about 1.1 times Malawi's.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 55 shared years of data; in 1970 it was Malawi ahead.

Burundi ranks 30th and Malawi ranks 32nd of 200 countries.

Across the 6 decades both report, Burundi averaged higher in 1 and Malawi in 5.

Head to head by decade

Decade Burundi Malawi Difference Ahead
1970s 22,344 39,253 16,909 Malawi
1980s 19,682 40,276 20,594 Malawi
1990s 19,644 42,841 23,197 Malawi
2000s 15,009 26,738 11,729 Malawi
2010s 11,400 11,508 108.7 Malawi
2020s 8,082 7,181 900.8 Burundi

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher child deaths, Burundi or Malawi?
Burundi, at 7,502 against 6,960 in Malawi as of 2024.
What is the difference in child deaths between Burundi and Malawi?
542, with Burundi ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Burundi and Malawi?
55 years are reported by both, from 1970 to 2024.
How do Burundi and Malawi rank globally for child deaths?
Burundi ranks 30th and Malawi ranks 32nd of 200 countries.
Where does this data come from?
UNICEF, published as Child deaths (aged 1-4 years). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Child deaths (aged 1-4 years)
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
249 places, 13,742 data points, 1955–2024
Last refreshed