Under-five deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024), per capita in Nepal
Nepal: Under-five deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024), per capita was 0.0005 units per person in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Under-five deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024), per capita in Nepal, 1960–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in units per person.
Analysis
In 2024, under-five deaths (un igme estimate, 2024), per capita in Nepal stood at 0.0005 units per person. That is the lowest value across all 65 years on record.
That represents a change of down 5.2% on the previous year and down 45.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, under-five deaths (un igme estimate, 2024), per capita in Nepal peaked at 0.0141 units per person in 1960 and was at its lowest, 0.0005 units per person, in 2024.
Nepal ranks 66th of 196 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Under-five deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024), per capita in Nepal, year by year
| Year | units per person | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 0.0141 units per person | — |
| 1961 | 0.0139 units per person | -1.4% |
| 1962 | 0.0136 units per person | -1.8% |
| 1963 | 0.0133 units per person | -2.2% |
| 1964 | 0.013 units per person | -2.5% |
| 1965 | 0.0126 units per person | -2.7% |
| 1966 | 0.0123 units per person | -2.9% |
| 1967 | 0.0119 units per person | -2.8% |
| 1968 | 0.0116 units per person | -2.7% |
| 1969 | 0.0113 units per person | -2.8% |
| 1970 | 0.011 units per person | -2.8% |
| 1971 | 0.0107 units per person | -2.6% |
| 1972 | 0.0104 units per person | -2.8% |
| 1973 | 0.01 units per person | -3.3% |
| 1974 | 0.0098 units per person | -2.8% |
| 1975 | 0.0095 units per person | -2.5% |
| 1976 | 0.0093 units per person | -2.8% |
| 1977 | 0.009 units per person | -3.0% |
| 1978 | 0.0087 units per person | -3.1% |
| 1979 | 0.0084 units per person | -3.3% |
| 1980 | 0.0081 units per person | -3.8% |
| 1981 | 0.0078 units per person | -3.8% |
| 1982 | 0.0075 units per person | -3.8% |
| 1983 | 0.0072 units per person | -3.9% |
| 1984 | 0.0069 units per person | -3.9% |
| 1985 | 0.0066 units per person | -4.3% |
| 1986 | 0.0063 units per person | -4.6% |
| 1987 | 0.006 units per person | -4.8% |
| 1988 | 0.0057 units per person | -5.0% |
| 1989 | 0.0054 units per person | -5.4% |
| 1990 | 0.0051 units per person | -5.7% |
| 1991 | 0.0048 units per person | -5.9% |
| 1992 | 0.0045 units per person | -6.2% |
| 1993 | 0.0042 units per person | -5.5% |
| 1994 | 0.004 units per person | -5.6% |
| 1995 | 0.0038 units per person | -6.2% |
| 1996 | 0.0035 units per person | -7.3% |
| 1997 | 0.0032 units per person | -8.8% |
| 1998 | 0.0029 units per person | -8.7% |
| 1999 | 0.0027 units per person | -8.3% |
| 2000 | 0.0024 units per person | -8.3% |
| 2001 | 0.0022 units per person | -8.6% |
| 2002 | 0.002 units per person | -8.8% |
| 2003 | 0.0019 units per person | -8.5% |
| 2004 | 0.0017 units per person | -8.0% |
| 2005 | 0.0016 units per person | -8.0% |
| 2006 | 0.0015 units per person | -7.9% |
| 2007 | 0.0013 units per person | -7.2% |
| 2008 | 0.0013 units per person | -6.7% |
| 2009 | 0.0012 units per person | -6.6% |
| 2010 | 0.0011 units per person | -6.3% |
| 2011 | 0.001 units per person | -5.7% |
| 2012 | 0.001 units per person | -5.1% |
| 2013 | 0.0009 units per person | -5.1% |
| 2014 | 0.0009 units per person | -5.3% |
| 2015 | 0.0008 units per person | -5.6% |
| 2016 | 0.0008 units per person | -5.7% |
| 2017 | 0.0007 units per person | -5.8% |
| 2018 | 0.0007 units per person | -6.5% |
| 2019 | 0.0006 units per person | -7.2% |
| 2020 | 0.0006 units per person | -7.2% |
| 2021 | 0.0006 units per person | -6.6% |
| 2022 | 0.0005 units per person | -5.0% |
| 2023 | 0.0005 units per person | -4.3% |
| 2024 | 0.0005 units per person | -5.2% |
Nepal compared with similar countries
- Nepal's 0.0005 units per person is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 0.001 units per person, 48% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Nepal's 0.0005 units per person is above the median for South Asia, which is 0.0003 units per person, 1.5× the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0.0128 units per person | 0.0113 units per person | 0.0141 units per person | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.0097 units per person | 0.0084 units per person | 0.011 units per person | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.0067 units per person | 0.0054 units per person | 0.0081 units per person | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.0039 units per person | 0.0027 units per person | 0.0051 units per person | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.0017 units per person | 0.0012 units per person | 0.0024 units per person | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.0009 units per person | 0.0006 units per person | 0.0011 units per person | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.0005 units per person | 0.0005 units per person | 0.0006 units per person | 5 |
Countries ranked near Nepal
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- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,326 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 955 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 3 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -1.17 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
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- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -2.11 % change on previous year (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is under-five deaths (un igme estimate, 2024), per capita in Nepal?
- Under-five deaths (un igme estimate, 2024), per capita in Nepal was 0.0005 units per person in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest under-five deaths (un igme estimate, 2024), per capita recorded in Nepal?
- The highest recorded value was 0.0141 units per person in 1960.
- What is the lowest under-five deaths (un igme estimate, 2024), per capita recorded in Nepal?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0005 units per person in 2024.
- How does Nepal rank for under-five deaths (un igme estimate, 2024), per capita?
- Nepal ranks 66th out of 196 countries with data for 2024.
- Is under-five deaths (un igme estimate, 2024), per capita rising or falling in Nepal?
- Over the last ten years it is down 45.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nepal data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Under-five deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024), per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Under-five deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024) divided by Population, total, matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Under-five deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024) ÷ Population, total
Computed from
- Under-five deaths UNICEF
- Population, total World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN)
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About this data
Under-five deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024) divided by Population, total, matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.