3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate in China
China: 3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate was 6.9 in 2021. ◆ Volatile
3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate in China, 2000–2021
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate in China is 6.9, measured in 2021. That is the lowest value across all 22 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 6.8% on the previous year and down 52.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate in China peaked at 36.7 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 6.9, in 2021.
That places China 137th out of 199 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate in China, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 36.7 | — |
| 2001 | 34.1 | -7.1% |
| 2002 | 31.5 | -7.6% |
| 2003 | 28.9 | -8.3% |
| 2004 | 26.3 | -9.0% |
| 2005 | 24 | -8.7% |
| 2006 | 22 | -8.3% |
| 2007 | 20.1 | -8.6% |
| 2008 | 18.5 | -8.0% |
| 2009 | 17.1 | -7.6% |
| 2010 | 15.8 | -7.6% |
| 2011 | 14.6 | -7.6% |
| 2012 | 13.5 | -7.5% |
| 2013 | 12.5 | -7.4% |
| 2014 | 11.6 | -7.2% |
| 2015 | 10.7 | -7.8% |
| 2016 | 9.9 | -7.5% |
| 2017 | 9.2 | -7.1% |
| 2018 | 8.6 | -6.5% |
| 2019 | 8 | -7.0% |
| 2020 | 7.4 | -7.5% |
| 2021 | 6.9 | -6.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 25.92 | 17.1 | 36.7 | 10 |
| 2010s | 11.44 | 8 | 15.8 | 10 |
| 2020s | 7.15 | 6.9 | 7.4 | 2 |
Countries ranked near China
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More health data for China
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.15 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -0.0985 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 2,029 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 4,642 deaths (2100)
- Population ages 0-14, female, annual growth rate -3.74 % 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 0.072 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, male, annual growth rate -4.07 % 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 0.0821 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate in China?
- 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate in China was 6.9 in 2021, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate recorded in China?
- The highest recorded value was 36.7 in 2000.
- What is the lowest 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate recorded in China?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.9 in 2021.
- How does China rank for 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate?
- China ranks 137th out of 199 countries with data for 2021.
- Is 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate rising or falling in China?
- Over the last ten years it is down 52.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this China 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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