3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate in Botswana
Botswana: 3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate was 34.9 in 2021. ▼ Falling
3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate in Botswana, 2000–2021
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate in Botswana is 34.9, measured in 2021. That is the lowest value across all 22 years on record.
The figure is down 3.9% on the previous year and down 43.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate in Botswana peaked at 74 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 34.9, in 2021.
Botswana ranks 55th of 199 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 22 years of available data.
3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate in Botswana, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 74 | — |
| 2001 | 73.2 | -1.1% |
| 2002 | 72.2 | -1.4% |
| 2003 | 73.1 | +1.2% |
| 2004 | 73.7 | +0.8% |
| 2005 | 71.3 | -3.3% |
| 2006 | 68.8 | -3.5% |
| 2007 | 68.6 | -0.3% |
| 2008 | 68.8 | +0.3% |
| 2009 | 65.9 | -4.2% |
| 2010 | 62.6 | -5.0% |
| 2011 | 61.2 | -2.2% |
| 2012 | 55.2 | -9.8% |
| 2013 | 50.3 | -8.9% |
| 2014 | 48.2 | -4.2% |
| 2015 | 45.4 | -5.8% |
| 2016 | 43.5 | -4.2% |
| 2017 | 39.9 | -8.3% |
| 2018 | 39 | -2.3% |
| 2019 | 37.7 | -3.3% |
| 2020 | 36.3 | -3.7% |
| 2021 | 34.9 | -3.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 70.96 | 65.9 | 74 | 10 |
| 2010s | 48.3 | 37.7 | 62.6 | 10 |
| 2020s | 35.6 | 34.9 | 36.3 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Botswana
- 52 Eritrea 38.1 compare
- 53 Kenya 37.2 compare
- 54 Dominica 35.9 compare
- 56 Dominican Republic 33 compare
- 57 South Africa 32.8 compare
- 58 Tajikistan 31.4 compare
More health data for Botswana
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.75 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.2265 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,150 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 281 deaths (2100)
- Population ages 0-14, female, annual growth rate 1.05 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, female, per capita 0.1586 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, male, annual growth rate 1.1 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, male, per capita 0.161 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate in Botswana?
- 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate in Botswana was 34.9 in 2021, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate recorded in Botswana?
- The highest recorded value was 74 in 2000.
- What is the lowest 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate recorded in Botswana?
- The lowest recorded value was 34.9 in 2021.
- How does Botswana rank for 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate?
- Botswana ranks 55th out of 199 countries with data for 2021.
- Is 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate rising or falling in Botswana?
- Over the last ten years it is down 43.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Botswana 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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