3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate (deaths per 1,000 live births) in India
India: 3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate (deaths per 1,000 live births) was 30.6 in 2021. ▼ Falling
3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate in India, 2000–2021
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate in India is 30.6, measured in 2021. That is the lowest value across all 22 years on record.
That represents a change of down 5.6% on the previous year and down 44.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate in India peaked at 91.6 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 30.6, in 2021.
India ranks 59th 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 (deaths per 1,000 live births) in India, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 91.6 | — |
| 2001 | 88 | -3.9% |
| 2002 | 84.5 | -4.0% |
| 2003 | 81.1 | -4.0% |
| 2004 | 77.7 | -4.2% |
| 2005 | 74.4 | -4.2% |
| 2006 | 71.1 | -4.4% |
| 2007 | 67.8 | -4.6% |
| 2008 | 64.5 | -4.9% |
| 2009 | 61.3 | -5.0% |
| 2010 | 58.1 | -5.2% |
| 2011 | 55 | -5.3% |
| 2012 | 52 | -5.5% |
| 2013 | 49.1 | -5.6% |
| 2014 | 46.2 | -5.9% |
| 2015 | 43.6 | -5.6% |
| 2016 | 41 | -6.0% |
| 2017 | 38.7 | -5.6% |
| 2018 | 36.4 | -5.9% |
| 2019 | 34.3 | -5.8% |
| 2020 | 32.4 | -5.5% |
| 2021 | 30.6 | -5.6% |
India compared with similar countries
- India's 30.6 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 40.5, 76% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- India's 30.6 is above the median for South Asia, which is 26.95, 1.1× the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 76.2 | 61.3 | 91.6 | 10 |
| 2010s | 45.44 | 34.3 | 58.1 | 10 |
| 2020s | 31.5 | 30.6 | 32.4 | 2 |
Countries ranked near India
- 56 Dominican Republic 33 compare
- 57 South Africa 32.8 compare
- 58 Tajikistan 31.4 compare
- 60 Marshall Islands 29.7 compare
- 61 Fiji 27.7 compare
- 61 Guyana 27.7 compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate in India?
- 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate in India was 30.6 in 2021, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate recorded in India?
- The highest recorded value was 91.6 in 2000.
- What is the lowest 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate recorded in India?
- The lowest recorded value was 30.6 in 2021.
- How does India rank for 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate?
- India ranks 59th out of 199 countries with data for 2021.
- Is 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate rising or falling in India?
- Over the last ten years it is down 44.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this India 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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