3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate (deaths per 1,000 live births) in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: 3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate (deaths per 1,000 live births) was 4.2 in 2021. ▼ Falling
3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate in United Kingdom, 2000–2021
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate in United Kingdom is 4.2, measured in 2021. That is the lowest value across all 22 years on record.
That represents a change of down 2.3% on the previous year and down 16.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate in United Kingdom peaked at 6.5 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 4.2, in 2021.
United Kingdom ranks 165th of 199 countries on this measure, in the bottom 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 United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 6.5 | — |
| 2001 | 6.4 | -1.5% |
| 2002 | 6.3 | -1.6% |
| 2003 | 6.2 | -1.6% |
| 2004 | 6.1 | -1.6% |
| 2005 | 6 | -1.6% |
| 2006 | 5.9 | -1.7% |
| 2007 | 5.8 | -1.7% |
| 2008 | 5.6 | -3.4% |
| 2009 | 5.4 | -3.6% |
| 2010 | 5.2 | -3.7% |
| 2011 | 5 | -3.8% |
| 2012 | 4.8 | -4.0% |
| 2013 | 4.6 | -4.2% |
| 2014 | 4.5 | -2.2% |
| 2015 | 4.5 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 4.4 | -2.2% |
| 2017 | 4.4 | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 4.4 | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 4.3 | -2.3% |
| 2020 | 4.3 | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 4.2 | -2.3% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 4.2 is below the median for high income countries, which is 4.3, 98% of the median. (65 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's 4.2 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 4, 1.1× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6.02 | 5.4 | 6.5 | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.61 | 4.3 | 5.2 | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.25 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 2 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
More health data for United Kingdom
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.71 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.0265 % change on previous year (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 461 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -0.7128 % 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 0.0247 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -0.7724 % 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 0.0261 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate in United Kingdom?
- 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate in United Kingdom was 4.2 in 2021, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 6.5 in 2000.
- What is the lowest 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.2 in 2021.
- How does United Kingdom rank for 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate?
- United Kingdom ranks 165th out of 199 countries with data for 2021.
- Is 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is down 16.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this United Kingdom 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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