3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: 3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate was 4.2 in 2021. ▼ Falling
3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, 2000–2021
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 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 of Great Britain and Northern Ireland peaked at 6.5 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 4.2, in 2021.
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 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 in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, 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% |
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 |
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More health data for United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,134 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
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- Population ages 50-54, male, annual growth rate -1.54 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 50-54, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 50-54, male, per capita 0.0317 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 55-59, female, annual growth rate -0.0248 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 55-59, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 55-59, female, per capita 0.0342 units per person (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland was 4.2 in 2021, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate recorded in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 6.5 in 2000.
- What is the lowest 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate recorded in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.2 in 2021.
- How does United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank for 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate?
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 165th out of 199 countries with data for 2021.
- Is 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate rising or falling in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- 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 of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 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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