Ethiopia vs South-East Asia (WHO region): Number of under-five deaths
Ethiopia
181,228
in 2024
South-East Asia (WHO region)
782,382
in 2024
Ethiopia rank
5th
South-East Asia (WHO region) rank
6th
Number of under-five deaths over time
- Ethiopia
- South-East Asia (WHO region)
How they compare
South-East Asia (WHO region) currently reports 782,382 against 181,228 in Ethiopia, a difference of 601,154.
That makes South-East Asia (WHO region)'s figure about 4.3 times Ethiopia's.
Across all 45 years both countries report, South-East Asia (WHO region) has been ahead every year.
Ethiopia ranks 5th 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 | Ethiopia | South-East Asia (WHO region) | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 495,242 | 4.97 million | 4.47 million | South-East Asia (WHO region) |
| 1990s | 454,494 | 3.85 million | 3.39 million | South-East Asia (WHO region) |
| 2000s | 352,878 | 2.57 million | 2.22 million | South-East Asia (WHO region) |
| 2010s | 226,944 | 1.40 million | 1.17 million | South-East Asia (WHO region) |
| 2020s | 226,316 | 866,130 | 639,813 | 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, Ethiopia or South-East Asia (WHO region)?
- South-East Asia (WHO region), at 782,382 against 181,228 in Ethiopia as of 2024.
- What is the difference in number of under-five deaths between Ethiopia and South-East Asia (WHO region)?
- 601,154, with South-East Asia (WHO region) ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ethiopia and South-East Asia (WHO region)?
- 45 years are reported by both, from 1980 to 2024.
- How do Ethiopia and South-East Asia (WHO region) rank globally for number of under-five deaths?
- Ethiopia ranks 5th 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.