Under-five deaths in Lebanon

Lebanon: Under-five deaths was 1,639 in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
1,639
Change on year
up 2.5%
World rank
13th
of 20 countries
All-time high
18,488
in 1976
All-time low
1,168
in 2009
Years of data
64
1961–2024

Under-five deaths in Lebanon, 1961–2024

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Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

The most recent figure for under-five deaths in Lebanon is 1,639, measured in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.5% on the previous year and up 17.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, under-five deaths in Lebanon peaked at 18,488 in 1976 and was at its lowest, 1,168, in 2009.

That places Lebanon 13th out of 20 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 4,875 4,716 5,067 9
1970s 6,770 4,717 18,488 10
1980s 5,913 3,325 11,846 10
1990s 2,455 1,914 3,175 10
2000s 1,443 1,168 1,829 10
2010s 1,416 1,180 1,605 10
2020s 1,568 1,522 1,639 5

Countries ranked near Lebanon

  1. 10 Saudi Arabia 3,241 compare
  2. 11 Jordan 3,048 compare
  3. 12 Tunisia 2,027 compare
  4. 14 Libya 1,209 compare
  5. 15 Djibouti 1,173 compare
  6. 16 Oman 884 compare

See the full ranking of 23 places β†’

More health data for Lebanon

All data for Lebanon β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is under-five deaths in Lebanon?
Under-five deaths in Lebanon was 1,639 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
What is the highest under-five deaths recorded in Lebanon?
The highest recorded value was 18,488 in 1976.
What is the lowest under-five deaths recorded in Lebanon?
The lowest recorded value was 1,168 in 2009.
How does Lebanon rank for under-five deaths?
Lebanon ranks 13th out of 20 countries with data for 2024.
Is under-five deaths rising or falling in Lebanon?
Over the last ten years it is up 17.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Lebanon data come from?
The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Under-five deaths. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Under-five deaths
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
23 places, 1,329 data points, 1955–2024
Last refreshed