Malawi vs Zambia: Under-five deaths - SDG target met

Malawi
17,928
in 2030
Zambia
18,719
in 2030
Malawi rank
36th
Zambia rank
35th

Under-five deaths - SDG target met over time

  • Malawi
  • Zambia
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How they compare

Zambia currently reports 18,719 against 17,928 in Malawi, a difference of 791.

Across all 6 years both countries report, Zambia has been ahead every year.

Malawi ranks 36th and Zambia ranks 35th of 200 countries.

Zambia has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Malawi Zambia Difference Ahead
2020s 24,288 24,994 705.4 Zambia
2030s 17,928 18,719 791 Zambia

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher under-five deaths - sdg target met, Malawi or Zambia?
Zambia, at 18,719 against 17,928 in Malawi as of 2030.
What is the difference in under-five deaths - sdg target met between Malawi and Zambia?
791, with Zambia ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Malawi and Zambia?
6 years are reported by both, from 2025 to 2030.
How do Malawi and Zambia rank globally for under-five deaths - sdg target met?
Malawi ranks 36th and Zambia ranks 35th of 200 countries.
Where does this data come from?
UNICEF, published as Under-five deaths - SDG target met (projection). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Under-five deaths - SDG target met (projection)
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
212 places, 1,272 data points, 2025–2030
Last refreshed