Under-five mortality rate, by sex in Sao Tome and Principe
Sao Tome and Principe: Under-five mortality rate, by sex was 13.55 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Under-five mortality rate, by sex in Sao Tome and Principe, 2000–2024
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
The most recent figure for under-five mortality rate, by sex in Sao Tome and Principe is 13.55, measured in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 25 years on record.
That represents a change of down 3.8% on the previous year and down 46.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, under-five mortality rate, by sex in Sao Tome and Principe peaked at 82.17 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 13.55, in 2024.
That places Sao Tome and Principe 109th out of 212 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.
Under-five mortality rate, by sex in Sao Tome and Principe, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 82.17 | — |
| 2001 | 76.67 | -6.7% |
| 2002 | 71.06 | -7.3% |
| 2003 | 65.66 | -7.6% |
| 2004 | 60.5 | -7.9% |
| 2005 | 55.66 | -8.0% |
| 2006 | 51.1 | -8.2% |
| 2007 | 46.88 | -8.3% |
| 2008 | 43.06 | -8.1% |
| 2009 | 39.53 | -8.2% |
| 2010 | 36.24 | -8.3% |
| 2011 | 33.23 | -8.3% |
| 2012 | 30.42 | -8.4% |
| 2013 | 27.89 | -8.3% |
| 2014 | 25.52 | -8.5% |
| 2015 | 23.34 | -8.5% |
| 2016 | 21.33 | -8.6% |
| 2017 | 19.61 | -8.1% |
| 2018 | 18.21 | -7.1% |
| 2019 | 17.05 | -6.3% |
| 2020 | 16.13 | -5.4% |
| 2021 | 15.33 | -4.9% |
| 2022 | 14.72 | -4.0% |
| 2023 | 14.1 | -4.2% |
| 2024 | 13.55 | -3.8% |
Sao Tome and Principe compared with similar countries
- Sao Tome and Principe's 13.55 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 36.93, 37% of the median. (43 countries reporting)
- Sao Tome and Principe's 13.55 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 49, 28% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 59.23 | 39.53 | 82.17 | 10 |
| 2010s | 25.28 | 17.05 | 36.24 | 10 |
| 2020s | 14.77 | 13.55 | 16.13 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Sao Tome and Principe
- 106 Samoa 14.86 compare
- 107 Brazil 14.22 compare
- 108 Seychelles 13.96 compare
- 110 Mongolia 13.42 compare
- 111 Uzbekistan 13.35 compare
- 112 Cook Islands 13.34 compare
More health data for Sao Tome and Principe
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -6.25 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 1.35 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 793.5 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 15 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2021)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 1.58 % 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 0.0651 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 1.65 % 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 mortality rate, by sex in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Under-five mortality rate, by sex in Sao Tome and Principe was 13.55 in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest under-five mortality rate, by sex recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
- The highest recorded value was 82.17 in 2000.
- What is the lowest under-five mortality rate, by sex recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
- The lowest recorded value was 13.55 in 2024.
- How does Sao Tome and Principe rank for under-five mortality rate, by sex?
- Sao Tome and Principe ranks 109th out of 212 countries with data for 2024.
- Is under-five mortality rate, by sex rising or falling in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Over the last ten years it is down 46.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sao Tome and Principe data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Under-five mortality rate, by sex (deaths per 1,000 live births). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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