3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: 3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate was 99.9 in 2021. ▼ Falling
3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate in Central African Republic, 2000–2021
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2021, 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate in Central African Republic stood at 99.9. That is the lowest value across all 22 years on record.
That represents a change of down 3.0% on the previous year and down 21.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate in Central African Republic peaked at 166.1 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 99.9, in 2021.
That places Central African Republic 6th out of 199 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 22 years of available data.
3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate in Central African Republic, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 166.1 | — |
| 2001 | 163.6 | -1.5% |
| 2002 | 160.7 | -1.8% |
| 2003 | 157.3 | -2.1% |
| 2004 | 153.6 | -2.4% |
| 2005 | 149.7 | -2.5% |
| 2006 | 145.3 | -2.9% |
| 2007 | 141.2 | -2.8% |
| 2008 | 137.5 | -2.6% |
| 2009 | 133.5 | -2.9% |
| 2010 | 129.8 | -2.8% |
| 2011 | 126.4 | -2.6% |
| 2012 | 123.3 | -2.5% |
| 2013 | 121.1 | -1.8% |
| 2014 | 118.6 | -2.1% |
| 2015 | 115.5 | -2.6% |
| 2016 | 112.7 | -2.4% |
| 2017 | 110.9 | -1.6% |
| 2018 | 108.8 | -1.9% |
| 2019 | 105.9 | -2.7% |
| 2020 | 103 | -2.7% |
| 2021 | 99.9 | -3.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 150.85 | 133.5 | 166.1 | 10 |
| 2010s | 117.3 | 105.9 | 129.8 | 10 |
| 2020s | 101.45 | 99.9 | 103 | 2 |
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More health data for Central African Republic
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.88 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 1.15 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 887.2 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 5,728 deaths (2100)
- Population ages 60-64, female, annual growth rate 2.33 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 60-64, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 60-64, female, per capita 0.009 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 60-64, male, annual growth rate 0.1593 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 60-64, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 60-64, male, per capita 0.0057 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate in Central African Republic?
- 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate in Central African Republic was 99.9 in 2021, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate recorded in Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 166.1 in 2000.
- What is the lowest 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 99.9 in 2021.
- How does Central African Republic rank for 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate?
- Central African Republic ranks 6th out of 199 countries with data for 2021.
- Is 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate rising or falling in Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is down 21.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Central African Republic 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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