Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) vs Ethiopia: Number of under-five deaths
Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region)
824,362
in 2024
Ethiopia
181,228
in 2024
Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) rank
5th
Ethiopia rank
5th
Number of under-five deaths over time
- Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region)
- Ethiopia
How they compare
Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) currently reports 824,362 against 181,228 in Ethiopia, a difference of 643,134.
That makes Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region)'s figure about 4.5 times Ethiopia's.
Across all 45 years both countries report, Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) has been ahead every year.
Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) ranks 5th and Ethiopia ranks 5th of 11 groups.
Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) | Ethiopia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1.67 million | 495,242 | 1.18 million | Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) |
| 1990s | 1.40 million | 454,494 | 948,314 | Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) |
| 2000s | 1.15 million | 352,878 | 795,000 | Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) |
| 2010s | 1.02 million | 226,944 | 797,384 | Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) |
| 2020s | 852,619 | 226,316 | 626,303 | Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher number of under-five deaths, Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) or Ethiopia?
- Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region), at 824,362 against 181,228 in Ethiopia as of 2024.
- What is the difference in number of under-five deaths between Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) and Ethiopia?
- 643,134, with Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) and Ethiopia?
- 45 years are reported by both, from 1980 to 2024.
- How do Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) and Ethiopia rank globally for number of under-five deaths?
- Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) ranks 5th and Ethiopia ranks 5th of 11 groups.
- 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.