Under-five deaths in MENA Reporting Region

MENA Reporting Region: Under-five deaths was 203,683 in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
203,683
Change on year
down 3.7%
Rank
3rd
of 3 groups
All-time high
939,272
in 1980
All-time low
203,683
in 2024
Years of data
45
1980–2024

Under-five deaths in MENA Reporting Region, 1980–2024

200.0k400.0k600.0k800.0k1.0M1980200220241980: 939.3k1981: 903.2k1982: 874.4k1983: 821.9k1984: 778.9k1985: 737.0k1986: 697.1k1987: 661.5k1988: 638.2k1989: 616.4k1990: 589.6k1991: 554.5k1992: 519.6k1993: 492.6k1994: 464.8k1995: 437.5k1996: 411.7k1997: 390.4k1998: 373.5k1999: 358.2k2000: 343.8k2001: 330.6k2002: 318.2k2003: 307.4k2004: 298.7k2005: 291.3k2006: 285.5k2007: 280.2k2008: 274.7k2009: 270.0k2010: 266.2k2011: 265.6k2012: 271.9k2013: 272.1k2014: 269.0k2015: 266.5k2016: 256.7k2017: 250.6k2018: 242.7k2019: 229.9k2020: 220.6k2021: 214.8k2022: 208.9k2023: 211.5k2024: 203.7k

Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

The most recent figure for under-five deaths in MENA Reporting Region is 203,683, measured in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 45 years on record.

That represents a change of down 3.7% on the previous year and down 24.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, under-five deaths in MENA Reporting Region peaked at 939,272 in 1980 and was at its lowest, 203,683, in 2024.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1980s 766,786 616,353 939,272 10
1990s 459,228 358,213 589,597 10
2000s 300,040 269,960 343,825 10
2010s 259,132 229,908 272,138 10
2020s 211,883 203,683 220,599 5

Countries ranked near MENA Reporting Region

  1. 1 Sudan 101,879 compare
  2. 2 Egypt 53,943 compare
  3. 3 Yemen 52,477 compare
  4. 4 Iraq 25,396 compare
  5. 5 Algeria 19,422 compare
  6. 6 Iran (Islamic Republic of) 13,192 compare

See the full ranking of 23 places β†’

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All data for MENA Reporting Region β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is under-five deaths in MENA Reporting Region?
Under-five deaths in MENA Reporting Region was 203,683 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
What is the highest under-five deaths recorded in MENA Reporting Region?
The highest recorded value was 939,272 in 1980.
What is the lowest under-five deaths recorded in MENA Reporting Region?
The lowest recorded value was 203,683 in 2024.
How does MENA Reporting Region rank for under-five deaths?
MENA Reporting Region ranks 3rd out of 3 groups with data for 2024.
Is under-five deaths rising or falling in MENA Reporting Region?
Over the last ten years it is down 24.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this MENA Reporting Region 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
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