Mortality rate 1-59 months in Ethiopia

Ethiopia: Mortality rate 1-59 months was 19.71 in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
19.71
Change on year
down 24.6%
World rank
40th
of 200 countries
All-time high
274.16
in 1983
All-time low
19.71
in 2024
Years of data
48
1977–2024

Mortality rate 1-59 months in Ethiopia, 1977–2024

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Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

In 2024, mortality rate 1-59 months in Ethiopia stood at 19.71. That is the lowest value across all 48 years on record.

The figure is down 24.6% on the previous year and down 44.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, mortality rate 1-59 months in Ethiopia peaked at 274.16 in 1983 and was at its lowest, 19.71, in 2024.

That places Ethiopia 40th out of 200 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 190.97 189.47 192.31 3
1980s 208.2 155.41 274.16 10
1990s 127.69 102.3 151.42 10
2000s 71.99 50.27 96.69 10
2010s 35.09 25.59 46.86 10
2020s 31.25 19.71 43.88 5

Countries ranked near Ethiopia

  1. 37 Afghanistan 20.62 compare
  2. 38 Pakistan 20.48 compare
  3. 39 Eswatini 20.33 compare
  4. 41 Gambia 19.63 compare
  5. 42 Papua New Guinea 19.48 compare
  6. 43 Eritrea 18.79 compare

See the full ranking of 249 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is mortality rate 1-59 months in Ethiopia?
Mortality rate 1-59 months in Ethiopia was 19.71 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
What is the highest mortality rate 1-59 months recorded in Ethiopia?
The highest recorded value was 274.16 in 1983.
What is the lowest mortality rate 1-59 months recorded in Ethiopia?
The lowest recorded value was 19.71 in 2024.
How does Ethiopia rank for mortality rate 1-59 months?
Ethiopia ranks 40th out of 200 countries with data for 2024.
Is mortality rate 1-59 months rising or falling in Ethiopia?
Over the last ten years it is down 44.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Ethiopia data come from?
The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Mortality rate 1-59 months. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Mortality rate 1-59 months
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
249 places, 12,128 data points, 1951–2024
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