3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate in Philippines
Philippines: 3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate was 25.7 in 2021. ▼ Falling
3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate in Philippines, 2000–2021
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate in Philippines is 25.7, measured in 2021. That is the lowest value across all 22 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 3.0% on the previous year and down 18.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate in Philippines peaked at 37.7 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 25.7, in 2021.
Philippines ranks 67th 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 in Philippines, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 37.7 | — |
| 2001 | 37 | -1.9% |
| 2002 | 36.3 | -1.9% |
| 2003 | 35.6 | -1.9% |
| 2004 | 34.9 | -2.0% |
| 2005 | 34.2 | -2.0% |
| 2006 | 33.6 | -1.8% |
| 2007 | 33.1 | -1.5% |
| 2008 | 32.6 | -1.5% |
| 2009 | 32.2 | -1.2% |
| 2010 | 31.8 | -1.2% |
| 2011 | 31.4 | -1.3% |
| 2012 | 31 | -1.3% |
| 2013 | 30.6 | -1.3% |
| 2014 | 30.2 | -1.3% |
| 2015 | 29.8 | -1.3% |
| 2016 | 29.3 | -1.7% |
| 2017 | 28.7 | -2.0% |
| 2018 | 28 | -2.4% |
| 2019 | 27.3 | -2.5% |
| 2020 | 26.5 | -2.9% |
| 2021 | 25.7 | -3.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 34.72 | 32.2 | 37.7 | 10 |
| 2010s | 29.81 | 27.3 | 31.8 | 10 |
| 2020s | 26.1 | 25.7 | 26.5 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Philippines
- 64 Bangladesh 27.3 compare
- 65 Nepal 27.2 compare
- 66 Bhutan 26.7 compare
- 68 Micronesia (country) 24.9 compare
- 69 Cambodia 24.8 compare
- 69 Saint Lucia 24.8 compare
More health data for Philippines
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.24 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.5317 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,456 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 7,006 deaths (2100)
- Population ages 0-14, female, annual growth rate -1.95 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, female, per capita 0.1327 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, male, annual growth rate -1.7 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, male, per capita 0.1387 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate in Philippines?
- 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate in Philippines was 25.7 in 2021, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate recorded in Philippines?
- The highest recorded value was 37.7 in 2000.
- What is the lowest 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate recorded in Philippines?
- The lowest recorded value was 25.7 in 2021.
- How does Philippines rank for 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate?
- Philippines ranks 67th out of 199 countries with data for 2021.
- Is 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate rising or falling in Philippines?
- Over the last ten years it is down 18.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Philippines 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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