3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate (deaths per 1,000 live births) in Australia
Australia: 3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate (deaths per 1,000 live births) was 3.7 in 2021. ▼ Falling
3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate in Australia, 2000–2021
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate in Australia is 3.7, measured in 2021. That is the lowest value across all 22 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 17.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate in Australia peaked at 6.2 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 3.7, in 2020.
Australia ranks 171st of 199 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 22 years of available data.
3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate (deaths per 1,000 live births) in Australia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 6.2 | — |
| 2001 | 6.1 | -1.6% |
| 2002 | 6 | -1.6% |
| 2003 | 5.9 | -1.7% |
| 2004 | 5.8 | -1.7% |
| 2005 | 5.7 | -1.7% |
| 2006 | 5.6 | -1.8% |
| 2007 | 5.4 | -3.6% |
| 2008 | 5.2 | -3.7% |
| 2009 | 5 | -3.8% |
| 2010 | 4.8 | -4.0% |
| 2011 | 4.5 | -6.2% |
| 2012 | 4.3 | -4.4% |
| 2013 | 4.1 | -4.7% |
| 2014 | 4 | -2.4% |
| 2015 | 3.9 | -2.5% |
| 2016 | 3.8 | -2.6% |
| 2017 | 3.8 | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 3.8 | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 3.8 | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 3.7 | -2.6% |
| 2021 | 3.7 | +0.0% |
Australia compared with similar countries
- Australia's 3.7 is below the median for high income countries, which is 4.3, 86% of the median. (65 countries reporting)
- Australia's 3.7 is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 19.7, 19% of the median. (30 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5.69 | 5 | 6.2 | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.08 | 3.8 | 4.8 | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Australia
More health data for Australia
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.83 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -0.9072 % change on previous year (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 215 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2021)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 1.45 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0279 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 1.35 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per capita 0.0295 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate in Australia?
- 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate in Australia was 3.7 in 2021, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate recorded in Australia?
- The highest recorded value was 6.2 in 2000.
- What is the lowest 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate recorded in Australia?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.7 in 2020.
- How does Australia rank for 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate?
- Australia ranks 171st out of 199 countries with data for 2021.
- Is 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate rising or falling in Australia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 17.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Australia data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of 3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate (deaths per 1,000 live births). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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