3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate (deaths per 1,000 live births) in Uganda
Uganda: 3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate (deaths per 1,000 live births) was 42.1 in 2021. ▼ Falling
3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate in Uganda, 2000–2021
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate in Uganda is 42.1, measured in 2021. That is the lowest value across all 22 years on record.
The figure is down 3.7% on the previous year and down 41.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate in Uganda peaked at 146.1 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 42.1, in 2021.
That places Uganda 43rd out of 199 countries with data for 2021, putting it 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 Uganda, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 146.1 | — |
| 2001 | 139.3 | -4.7% |
| 2002 | 131.6 | -5.5% |
| 2003 | 123.5 | -6.2% |
| 2004 | 115.2 | -6.7% |
| 2005 | 107.2 | -6.9% |
| 2006 | 99.8 | -6.9% |
| 2007 | 93.1 | -6.7% |
| 2008 | 87 | -6.6% |
| 2009 | 81.7 | -6.1% |
| 2010 | 76.4 | -6.5% |
| 2011 | 71.6 | -6.3% |
| 2012 | 66.7 | -6.8% |
| 2013 | 62.5 | -6.3% |
| 2014 | 59.1 | -5.4% |
| 2015 | 56 | -5.2% |
| 2016 | 52.7 | -5.9% |
| 2017 | 50.2 | -4.7% |
| 2018 | 47.7 | -5.0% |
| 2019 | 45.6 | -4.4% |
| 2020 | 43.7 | -4.2% |
| 2021 | 42.1 | -3.7% |
Uganda compared with similar countries
- Uganda's 42.1 is below the median for low income countries, which is 66, 64% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Uganda's 42.1 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 53.75, 78% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 112.45 | 81.7 | 146.1 | 10 |
| 2010s | 58.85 | 45.6 | 76.4 | 10 |
| 2020s | 42.9 | 42.1 | 43.7 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Uganda
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- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 1.28 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0787 units per person (2025)
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- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per capita 0.0804 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate in Uganda?
- 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate in Uganda was 42.1 in 2021, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate recorded in Uganda?
- The highest recorded value was 146.1 in 2000.
- What is the lowest 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate recorded in Uganda?
- The lowest recorded value was 42.1 in 2021.
- How does Uganda rank for 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate?
- Uganda ranks 43rd out of 199 countries with data for 2021.
- Is 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate rising or falling in Uganda?
- Over the last ten years it is down 41.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Uganda 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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