3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate (deaths per 1,000 live births) in Israel
Israel: 3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate (deaths per 1,000 live births) was 3.4 in 2021. ▼ Falling
3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate in Israel, 2000–2021
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate in Israel is 3.4, measured in 2021. That is the lowest value across all 22 years on record.
That represents a change of down 22.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate in Israel peaked at 6.9 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 3.4, in 2020.
Israel ranks 177th 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 Israel, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 6.9 | — |
| 2001 | 6.6 | -4.3% |
| 2002 | 6.4 | -3.0% |
| 2003 | 6.1 | -4.7% |
| 2004 | 5.8 | -4.9% |
| 2005 | 5.6 | -3.4% |
| 2006 | 5.3 | -5.4% |
| 2007 | 5.1 | -3.8% |
| 2008 | 4.9 | -3.9% |
| 2009 | 4.7 | -4.1% |
| 2010 | 4.6 | -2.1% |
| 2011 | 4.4 | -4.3% |
| 2012 | 4.3 | -2.3% |
| 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 | 3.7 | -2.6% |
| 2019 | 3.5 | -5.4% |
| 2020 | 3.4 | -2.9% |
| 2021 | 3.4 | +0.0% |
Israel compared with similar countries
- Israel's 3.4 is below the median for high income countries, which is 4.3, 79% of the median. (65 countries reporting)
- Israel's 3.4 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 14.6, 23% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5.74 | 4.7 | 6.9 | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.01 | 3.5 | 4.6 | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Israel
More health data for Israel
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.65 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.6956 % change on previous year (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 119 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2022)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -0.3823 % 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 0.0445 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -0.3508 % 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 0.0469 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate in Israel?
- 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate in Israel was 3.4 in 2021, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate recorded in Israel?
- The highest recorded value was 6.9 in 2000.
- What is the lowest 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate recorded in Israel?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.4 in 2020.
- How does Israel rank for 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate?
- Israel ranks 177th out of 199 countries with data for 2021.
- Is 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate rising or falling in Israel?
- Over the last ten years it is down 22.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Israel 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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