3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate (deaths per 1,000 live births) in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: 3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate (deaths per 1,000 live births) was 6.7 in 2021. ▼ Falling
3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate in Saudi Arabia, 2000–2021
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate in Saudi Arabia is 6.7, measured in 2021. That is the lowest value across all 22 years on record.
That represents a change of down 4.3% on the previous year and down 41.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate in Saudi Arabia peaked at 22.1 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 6.7, in 2021.
Saudi Arabia ranks 140th 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 (deaths per 1,000 live births) in Saudi Arabia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 22.1 | — |
| 2001 | 20.8 | -5.9% |
| 2002 | 19.6 | -5.8% |
| 2003 | 18.5 | -5.6% |
| 2004 | 17.5 | -5.4% |
| 2005 | 16.5 | -5.7% |
| 2006 | 15.5 | -6.1% |
| 2007 | 14.6 | -5.8% |
| 2008 | 13.8 | -5.5% |
| 2009 | 13 | -5.8% |
| 2010 | 12.3 | -5.4% |
| 2011 | 11.5 | -6.5% |
| 2012 | 10.9 | -5.2% |
| 2013 | 10.2 | -6.4% |
| 2014 | 9.6 | -5.9% |
| 2015 | 9.1 | -5.2% |
| 2016 | 8.6 | -5.5% |
| 2017 | 8.1 | -5.8% |
| 2018 | 7.7 | -4.9% |
| 2019 | 7.3 | -5.2% |
| 2020 | 7 | -4.1% |
| 2021 | 6.7 | -4.3% |
Saudi Arabia compared with similar countries
- Saudi Arabia's 6.7 is above the median for high income countries, which is 4.3, 1.6× the median. (65 countries reporting)
- Saudi Arabia's 6.7 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 14.6, 46% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 17.19 | 13 | 22.1 | 10 |
| 2010s | 9.53 | 7.3 | 12.3 | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.85 | 6.7 | 7 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Saudi Arabia
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- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0384 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 5.38 % 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 0.0401 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate in Saudi Arabia?
- 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate in Saudi Arabia was 6.7 in 2021, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The highest recorded value was 22.1 in 2000.
- What is the lowest 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.7 in 2021.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 140th out of 199 countries with data for 2021.
- Is 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 41.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Saudi Arabia 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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