Lesotho vs Saudi Arabia: Under-five deaths
Lesotho
3,308
in 2024
Saudi Arabia
3,241
in 2024
Lesotho rank
82nd
Saudi Arabia rank
83rd
Under-five deaths over time
- Lesotho
- Saudi Arabia
How they compare
Lesotho currently reports 3,308 against 3,241 in Saudi Arabia, a difference of 67.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 48 shared years of data; in 1977 it was Saudi Arabia ahead.
Lesotho ranks 82nd and Saudi Arabia ranks 83rd of 201 countries.
Across the 6 decades both report, Lesotho averaged higher in 1 and Saudi Arabia in 5.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Lesotho | Saudi Arabia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 7,012 | 25,839 | 18,827 | Saudi Arabia |
| 1980s | 5,990 | 22,470 | 16,480 | Saudi Arabia |
| 1990s | 5,669 | 13,497 | 7,829 | Saudi Arabia |
| 2000s | 6,307 | 7,560 | 1,252 | Saudi Arabia |
| 2010s | 4,582 | 5,222 | 639.5 | Saudi Arabia |
| 2020s | 3,511 | 3,393 | 118 | Lesotho |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher under-five deaths, Lesotho or Saudi Arabia?
- Lesotho, at 3,308 against 3,241 in Saudi Arabia as of 2024.
- What is the difference in under-five deaths between Lesotho and Saudi Arabia?
- 67, with Lesotho ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Lesotho and Saudi Arabia?
- 48 years are reported by both, from 1977 to 2024.
- How do Lesotho and Saudi Arabia rank globally for under-five deaths?
- Lesotho ranks 82nd and Saudi Arabia ranks 83rd of 201 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNICEF, published as Under-five deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.