Under-five deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024) in Malaysia
Malaysia: Under-five deaths was 3,638 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
3,638
Change on year
up 1.0%
World rank
77th
of 201 countries
All-time high
37,080
in 1956
All-time low
3,569
in 2022
Years of data
69
1956–2024
Under-five deaths in Malaysia, 1956–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for under-five deaths in Malaysia is 3,638, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 1.0% on the previous year and down 11.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, under-five deaths in Malaysia peaked at 37,080 in 1956 and was at its lowest, 3,569, in 2022.
Malaysia ranks 77th of 201 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 in Malaysia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1956 | 37,080 | — |
| 1957 | 35,977 | -3.0% |
| 1958 | 34,670 | -3.6% |
| 1959 | 33,143 | -4.4% |
| 1960 | 31,495 | -5.0% |
| 1961 | 29,823 | -5.3% |
| 1962 | 28,151 | -5.6% |
| 1963 | 26,562 | -5.6% |
| 1964 | 25,038 | -5.7% |
| 1965 | 23,586 | -5.8% |
| 1966 | 22,271 | -5.6% |
| 1967 | 21,088 | -5.3% |
| 1968 | 20,148 | -4.5% |
| 1969 | 19,437 | -3.5% |
| 1970 | 18,799 | -3.3% |
| 1971 | 18,134 | -3.5% |
| 1972 | 17,402 | -4.0% |
| 1973 | 16,715 | -3.9% |
| 1974 | 16,009 | -4.2% |
| 1975 | 15,238 | -4.8% |
| 1976 | 14,485 | -4.9% |
| 1977 | 13,757 | -5.0% |
| 1978 | 13,046 | -5.2% |
| 1979 | 12,378 | -5.1% |
| 1980 | 11,789 | -4.8% |
| 1981 | 11,294 | -4.2% |
| 1982 | 10,868 | -3.8% |
| 1983 | 10,470 | -3.7% |
| 1984 | 10,099 | -3.5% |
| 1985 | 9,712 | -3.8% |
| 1986 | 9,298 | -4.3% |
| 1987 | 8,848 | -4.8% |
| 1988 | 8,447 | -4.5% |
| 1989 | 8,011 | -5.2% |
| 1990 | 7,649 | -4.5% |
| 1991 | 7,479 | -2.2% |
| 1992 | 7,361 | -1.6% |
| 1993 | 7,233 | -1.7% |
| 1994 | 7,097 | -1.9% |
| 1995 | 6,963 | -1.9% |
| 1996 | 6,835 | -1.8% |
| 1997 | 6,621 | -3.1% |
| 1998 | 6,220 | -6.1% |
| 1999 | 5,727 | -7.9% |
| 2000 | 5,230 | -8.7% |
| 2001 | 4,783 | -8.5% |
| 2002 | 4,425 | -7.5% |
| 2003 | 4,199 | -5.1% |
| 2004 | 4,059 | -3.3% |
| 2005 | 3,938 | -3.0% |
| 2006 | 3,857 | -2.1% |
| 2007 | 3,820 | -1.0% |
| 2008 | 3,856 | +0.9% |
| 2009 | 3,915 | +1.5% |
| 2010 | 3,919 | +0.1% |
| 2011 | 3,954 | +0.9% |
| 2012 | 4,012 | +1.5% |
| 2013 | 4,039 | +0.7% |
| 2014 | 4,101 | +1.5% |
| 2015 | 4,154 | +1.3% |
| 2016 | 4,141 | -0.3% |
| 2017 | 4,103 | -0.9% |
| 2018 | 4,050 | -1.3% |
| 2019 | 3,972 | -1.9% |
| 2020 | 3,842 | -3.3% |
| 2021 | 3,657 | -4.8% |
| 2022 | 3,569 | -2.4% |
| 2023 | 3,603 | +1.0% |
| 2024 | 3,638 | +1.0% |
Malaysia compared with similar countries
- Malaysia's 3,638 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1,440, 2.5× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Malaysia's 3,638 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 775.5, 4.7× the median. (30 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 35,218 | 33,143 | 37,080 | 4 |
| 1960s | 24,760 | 19,437 | 31,495 | 10 |
| 1970s | 15,596 | 12,378 | 18,799 | 10 |
| 1980s | 9,884 | 8,011 | 11,789 | 10 |
| 1990s | 6,918 | 5,727 | 7,649 | 10 |
| 2000s | 4,208 | 3,820 | 5,230 | 10 |
| 2010s | 4,044 | 3,919 | 4,154 | 10 |
| 2020s | 3,662 | 3,569 | 3,842 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Malaysia
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- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,250 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 652 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 18 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -0.7207 % 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 0.0297 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -0.5991 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is under-five deaths in Malaysia?
- Under-five deaths in Malaysia was 3,638 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest under-five deaths recorded in Malaysia?
- The highest recorded value was 37,080 in 1956.
- What is the lowest under-five deaths recorded in Malaysia?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,569 in 2022.
- How does Malaysia rank for under-five deaths?
- Malaysia ranks 77th out of 201 countries with data for 2024.
- Is under-five deaths rising or falling in Malaysia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 11.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malaysia data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Under-five deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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