3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate (deaths per 1,000 live births) in Peru
Peru: 3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate (deaths per 1,000 live births) was 14.1 in 2021. ▼ Falling
3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate in Peru, 2000–2021
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate in Peru is 14.1, measured in 2021. That is the lowest value across all 22 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.8% on the previous year and down 25.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate in Peru peaked at 38.1 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 14.1, in 2021.
That places Peru 104th out of 199 countries with data for 2021, putting it 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 Peru, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 38.1 | — |
| 2001 | 35.1 | -7.9% |
| 2002 | 32.5 | -7.4% |
| 2003 | 30.2 | -7.1% |
| 2004 | 28.2 | -6.6% |
| 2005 | 26.5 | -6.0% |
| 2006 | 24.9 | -6.0% |
| 2007 | 23.4 | -6.0% |
| 2008 | 22.1 | -5.6% |
| 2009 | 20.9 | -5.4% |
| 2010 | 19.9 | -4.8% |
| 2011 | 19 | -4.5% |
| 2012 | 18.3 | -3.7% |
| 2013 | 17.6 | -3.8% |
| 2014 | 17.1 | -2.8% |
| 2015 | 16.5 | -3.5% |
| 2016 | 16.1 | -2.4% |
| 2017 | 15.7 | -2.5% |
| 2018 | 15.3 | -2.5% |
| 2019 | 14.9 | -2.6% |
| 2020 | 14.5 | -2.7% |
| 2021 | 14.1 | -2.8% |
Peru compared with similar countries
- Peru's 14.1 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 13.9, 1.0× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Peru's 14.1 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 13.7, 1.0× the median. (35 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 28.19 | 20.9 | 38.1 | 10 |
| 2010s | 17.04 | 14.9 | 19.9 | 10 |
| 2020s | 14.3 | 14.1 | 14.5 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Peru
- 102 Brazil 14.4 compare
- 103 Moldova 14.2 compare
- 104 Uzbekistan 14.1 compare
- 106 Panama 13.9 compare
- 106 Seychelles 13.9 compare
More health data for Peru
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.88 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.5045 % change on previous year (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 782 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 2 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -0.3081 % 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 0.038 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -0.302 % 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 0.0394 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate in Peru?
- 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate in Peru was 14.1 in 2021, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate recorded in Peru?
- The highest recorded value was 38.1 in 2000.
- What is the lowest 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate recorded in Peru?
- The lowest recorded value was 14.1 in 2021.
- How does Peru rank for 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate?
- Peru ranks 104th out of 199 countries with data for 2021.
- Is 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate rising or falling in Peru?
- Over the last ten years it is down 25.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Peru 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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