3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate (deaths per 1,000 live births) in Turkmenistan
Turkmenistan: 3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate (deaths per 1,000 live births) was 41.4 in 2021. ▼ Falling
3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate in Turkmenistan, 2000–2021
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate in Turkmenistan is 41.4, measured in 2021. That is the lowest value across all 22 years on record.
That represents a change of down 1.9% on the previous year and down 2.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate in Turkmenistan peaked at 69.8 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 41.4, in 2021.
Turkmenistan ranks 46th of 199 countries on this measure, in the top 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 Turkmenistan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 69.8 | — |
| 2001 | 66.1 | -5.3% |
| 2002 | 62.3 | -5.7% |
| 2003 | 58.6 | -5.9% |
| 2004 | 55.2 | -5.8% |
| 2005 | 52.2 | -5.4% |
| 2006 | 49.6 | -5.0% |
| 2007 | 47.4 | -4.4% |
| 2008 | 45.6 | -3.8% |
| 2009 | 44.2 | -3.1% |
| 2010 | 43.2 | -2.3% |
| 2011 | 42.6 | -1.4% |
| 2012 | 42.2 | -0.9% |
| 2013 | 42.1 | -0.2% |
| 2014 | 42.2 | +0.2% |
| 2015 | 42.4 | +0.5% |
| 2016 | 42.8 | +0.9% |
| 2017 | 43.2 | +0.9% |
| 2018 | 43.2 | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 42.8 | -0.9% |
| 2020 | 42.2 | -1.4% |
| 2021 | 41.4 | -1.9% |
Turkmenistan compared with similar countries
- Turkmenistan's 41.4 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 13.9, 3.0× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Turkmenistan's 41.4 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 4, 10.3× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 55.1 | 44.2 | 69.8 | 10 |
| 2010s | 42.67 | 42.1 | 43.2 | 10 |
| 2020s | 41.8 | 41.4 | 42.2 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate in Turkmenistan?
- 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate in Turkmenistan was 41.4 in 2021, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate recorded in Turkmenistan?
- The highest recorded value was 69.8 in 2000.
- What is the lowest 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate recorded in Turkmenistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 41.4 in 2021.
- How does Turkmenistan rank for 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate?
- Turkmenistan ranks 46th out of 199 countries with data for 2021.
- Is 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate rising or falling in Turkmenistan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 2.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Turkmenistan 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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