Bangladesh vs South-East Asia (WHO region): Number of under-five deaths
Bangladesh
105,414
in 2024
South-East Asia (WHO region)
782,382
in 2024
Bangladesh rank
7th
South-East Asia (WHO region) rank
6th
Number of under-five deaths over time
- Bangladesh
- South-East Asia (WHO region)
How they compare
South-East Asia (WHO region) currently reports 782,382 against 105,414 in Bangladesh, a difference of 676,968.
That makes South-East Asia (WHO region)'s figure about 7.4 times Bangladesh's.
Across all 45 years both countries report, South-East Asia (WHO region) has been ahead every year.
Bangladesh ranks 7th and South-East Asia (WHO region) ranks 6th of 200 countries.
South-East Asia (WHO region) has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Bangladesh | South-East Asia (WHO region) | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 712,888 | 4.97 million | 4.25 million | South-East Asia (WHO region) |
| 1990s | 448,425 | 3.85 million | 3.40 million | South-East Asia (WHO region) |
| 2000s | 252,314 | 2.57 million | 2.32 million | South-East Asia (WHO region) |
| 2010s | 130,171 | 1.40 million | 1.27 million | South-East Asia (WHO region) |
| 2020s | 104,823 | 866,130 | 761,306 | South-East Asia (WHO region) |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher number of under-five deaths, Bangladesh or South-East Asia (WHO region)?
- South-East Asia (WHO region), at 782,382 against 105,414 in Bangladesh as of 2024.
- What is the difference in number of under-five deaths between Bangladesh and South-East Asia (WHO region)?
- 676,968, with South-East Asia (WHO region) ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Bangladesh and South-East Asia (WHO region)?
- 45 years are reported by both, from 1980 to 2024.
- How do Bangladesh and South-East Asia (WHO region) rank globally for number of under-five deaths?
- Bangladesh ranks 7th and South-East Asia (WHO region) ranks 6th of 200 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as Number of under-five deaths. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.