Under-five deaths - Remains constant in Zambia

Zambia: Under-five deaths - Remains constant was 36,104 in 2030. β–² Rising

Latest (2030)
36,104
Change on year
up 1.5%
World rank
31st
of 200 countries
All-time high
36,104
in 2030
All-time low
33,492
in 2025
Years of data
6
2025–2030

Under-five deaths - Remains constant in Zambia, 2025–2030

010.0k20.0k30.0k40.0k2025202720302025: 33.5k2026: 34.0k2027: 34.6k2028: 35.1k2029: 35.6k2030: 36.1k

Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

The most recent figure for under-five deaths - remains constant in Zambia is 36,104, measured in 2030. That is the highest value across all 6 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.5% on the previous year and up 7.8% over ten years.

That places Zambia 31st out of 200 countries with data for 2030, putting it in the top quarter.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2020s 34,562 33,492 35,581 5
2030s 36,104 36,104 36,104 1

Countries ranked near Zambia

  1. 28 South Africa 40,326 compare
  2. 29 Benin 37,710 compare
  3. 30 South Sudan 37,148 compare
  4. 32 Malawi 34,938 compare
  5. 33 Brazil 34,179 compare
  6. 34 Zimbabwe 33,857 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is under-five deaths - remains constant in Zambia?
Under-five deaths - remains constant in Zambia was 36,104 in 2030, according to UNICEF.
What is the highest under-five deaths - remains constant recorded in Zambia?
The highest recorded value was 36,104 in 2030.
What is the lowest under-five deaths - remains constant recorded in Zambia?
The lowest recorded value was 33,492 in 2025.
How does Zambia rank for under-five deaths - remains constant?
Zambia ranks 31st out of 200 countries with data for 2030.
Is under-five deaths - remains constant rising or falling in Zambia?
Over the last ten years it is up 7.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Zambia data come from?
The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Under-five deaths - Remains constant (projection). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Under-five deaths - Remains constant (projection)
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
212 places, 1,272 data points, 2025–2030
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