3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate in Montenegro

Montenegro: 3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate was 2.3 in 2021. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2021)
2.3
Change on year
down 8.0%
World rank
192nd
of 199 countries
All-time high
14.2
in 2000
All-time low
2.3
in 2021
Years of data
22
2000–2021

3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate in Montenegro, 2000–2021

2.557.51012.5152000201020212000: 14.22001: 13.62002: 12.92003: 12.22004: 11.42005: 10.52006: 9.72007: 8.92008: 8.12009: 7.42010: 6.72011: 6.12012: 5.52013: 52014: 4.52015: 4.12016: 3.72017: 3.32018: 32019: 2.72020: 2.52021: 2.3

Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

The most recent figure for 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate in Montenegro is 2.3, measured in 2021. That is the lowest value across all 22 years on record.

The figure is down 8.0% on the previous year and down 62.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate in Montenegro peaked at 14.2 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 2.3, in 2021.

Montenegro ranks 192nd of 199 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate in Montenegro, year by year

Annual values for 3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate (deaths per 1,000 live births) in Montenegro, 2000 to 2021.
Year Value Change
2000 14.2
2001 13.6 -4.2%
2002 12.9 -5.1%
2003 12.2 -5.4%
2004 11.4 -6.6%
2005 10.5 -7.9%
2006 9.7 -7.6%
2007 8.9 -8.2%
2008 8.1 -9.0%
2009 7.4 -8.6%
2010 6.7 -9.5%
2011 6.1 -9.0%
2012 5.5 -9.8%
2013 5 -9.1%
2014 4.5 -10.0%
2015 4.1 -8.9%
2016 3.7 -9.8%
2017 3.3 -10.8%
2018 3 -9.1%
2019 2.7 -10.0%
2020 2.5 -7.4%
2021 2.3 -8.0%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 10.89 7.4 14.2 10
2010s 4.46 2.7 6.7 10
2020s 2.4 2.3 2.5 2

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Frequently asked questions

What is 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate in Montenegro?
3.2.1 under-five mortality rate in Montenegro was 2.3 in 2021, according to UNICEF.
What is the highest 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate recorded in Montenegro?
The highest recorded value was 14.2 in 2000.
What is the lowest 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate recorded in Montenegro?
The lowest recorded value was 2.3 in 2021.
How does Montenegro rank for 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate?
Montenegro ranks 192nd out of 199 countries with data for 2021.
Is 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate rising or falling in Montenegro?
Over the last ten years it is down 62.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Montenegro 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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Indicator
3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate (deaths per 1,000 live births)
Source
UNICEF
Licence
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Coverage
199 places, 4,378 data points, 2000–2021
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