South Asia vs Uganda: Under-five deaths
South Asia
1.20 million
in 2024
Uganda
82,589
in 2024
South Asia rank
8th
Uganda rank
10th
Under-five deaths over time
- South Asia
- Uganda
How they compare
South Asia currently reports 1.20 million against 82,589 in Uganda, a difference of 1.11 million.
That makes South Asia's figure about 14.5 times Uganda's.
Across all 45 years both countries report, South Asia has been ahead every year.
South Asia ranks 8th and Uganda ranks 10th of 33 groups.
South Asia has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Asia | Uganda | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 5.53 million | 141,638 | 5.39 million | South Asia |
| 1990s | 4.44 million | 158,699 | 4.28 million | South Asia |
| 2000s | 3.13 million | 134,108 | 3.00 million | South Asia |
| 2010s | 1.93 million | 86,893 | 1.84 million | South Asia |
| 2020s | 1.30 million | 81,967 | 1.22 million | South Asia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher under-five deaths, South Asia or Uganda?
- South Asia, at 1.20 million against 82,589 in Uganda as of 2024.
- What is the difference in under-five deaths between South Asia and Uganda?
- 1.11 million, with South Asia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Asia and Uganda?
- 45 years are reported by both, from 1980 to 2024.
- How do South Asia and Uganda rank globally for under-five deaths?
- South Asia ranks 8th and Uganda ranks 10th of 33 groups.
- 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.