3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate (deaths per 1,000 live births) in Latvia
Latvia: 3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate (deaths per 1,000 live births) was 3.7 in 2021. ▼ Falling
3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate in Latvia, 2000–2021
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2021, 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate in Latvia stood at 3.7. That is the lowest value across all 22 years on record.
That represents a change of down 2.6% on the previous year and down 48.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate in Latvia peaked at 14.2 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 3.7, in 2021.
Latvia ranks 171st 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 Latvia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 14.2 | — |
| 2001 | 13.4 | -5.6% |
| 2002 | 12.6 | -6.0% |
| 2003 | 11.9 | -5.6% |
| 2004 | 11.1 | -6.7% |
| 2005 | 10.5 | -5.4% |
| 2006 | 9.9 | -5.7% |
| 2007 | 9.3 | -6.1% |
| 2008 | 8.8 | -5.4% |
| 2009 | 8.3 | -5.7% |
| 2010 | 7.8 | -6.0% |
| 2011 | 7.2 | -7.7% |
| 2012 | 6.6 | -8.3% |
| 2013 | 6.1 | -7.6% |
| 2014 | 5.5 | -9.8% |
| 2015 | 5.1 | -7.3% |
| 2016 | 4.7 | -7.8% |
| 2017 | 4.4 | -6.4% |
| 2018 | 4.2 | -4.5% |
| 2019 | 4 | -4.8% |
| 2020 | 3.8 | -5.0% |
| 2021 | 3.7 | -2.6% |
Latvia compared with similar countries
- Latvia's 3.7 is below the median for high income countries, which is 4.3, 86% of the median. (65 countries reporting)
- Latvia's 3.7 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 4, 92% of the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 11 | 8.3 | 14.2 | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.56 | 4 | 7.8 | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.75 | 3.7 | 3.8 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Latvia
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Frequently asked questions
- What is 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate in Latvia?
- 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate in Latvia was 3.7 in 2021, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate recorded in Latvia?
- The highest recorded value was 14.2 in 2000.
- What is the lowest 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate recorded in Latvia?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.7 in 2021.
- How does Latvia rank for 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate?
- Latvia ranks 171st out of 199 countries with data for 2021.
- Is 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate rising or falling in Latvia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 48.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Latvia 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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