Under-five mortality rate in United States of America
United States of America: Under-five mortality rate was 6.47 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
6.47
Change on year
down 0.2%
World rank
146th
of 200 countries
All-time high
38.66
in 1949
All-time low
6.46
in 2021
Years of data
76
1949–2024
Under-five mortality rate in United States of America, 1949–2024
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
The most recent figure for under-five mortality rate in United States of America is 6.47, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 0.2% on the previous year and down 5.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, under-five mortality rate in United States of America peaked at 38.66 in 1949 and was at its lowest, 6.46, in 2021.
United States of America ranks 146th of 200 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 mortality rate in United States of America, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1949 | 38.66 | — |
| 1950 | 37.62 | -2.7% |
| 1951 | 36.61 | -2.7% |
| 1952 | 35.62 | -2.7% |
| 1953 | 34.67 | -2.7% |
| 1954 | 33.79 | -2.5% |
| 1955 | 33 | -2.3% |
| 1956 | 32.32 | -2.1% |
| 1957 | 31.71 | -1.9% |
| 1958 | 31.14 | -1.8% |
| 1959 | 30.61 | -1.7% |
| 1960 | 30.06 | -1.8% |
| 1961 | 29.49 | -1.9% |
| 1962 | 28.92 | -1.9% |
| 1963 | 28.33 | -2.0% |
| 1964 | 27.72 | -2.1% |
| 1965 | 27.08 | -2.3% |
| 1966 | 26.4 | -2.5% |
| 1967 | 25.68 | -2.7% |
| 1968 | 24.91 | -3.0% |
| 1969 | 24.1 | -3.3% |
| 1970 | 23.25 | -3.5% |
| 1971 | 22.37 | -3.8% |
| 1972 | 21.47 | -4.0% |
| 1973 | 20.57 | -4.2% |
| 1974 | 19.67 | -4.4% |
| 1975 | 18.78 | -4.5% |
| 1976 | 17.92 | -4.6% |
| 1977 | 17.1 | -4.6% |
| 1978 | 16.33 | -4.5% |
| 1979 | 15.62 | -4.3% |
| 1980 | 14.97 | -4.2% |
| 1981 | 14.38 | -3.9% |
| 1982 | 13.86 | -3.6% |
| 1983 | 13.41 | -3.2% |
| 1984 | 13.03 | -2.9% |
| 1985 | 12.7 | -2.5% |
| 1986 | 12.42 | -2.3% |
| 1987 | 12.14 | -2.2% |
| 1988 | 11.87 | -2.3% |
| 1989 | 11.57 | -2.5% |
| 1990 | 11.23 | -2.9% |
| 1991 | 10.88 | -3.2% |
| 1992 | 10.5 | -3.4% |
| 1993 | 10.13 | -3.5% |
| 1994 | 9.78 | -3.5% |
| 1995 | 9.46 | -3.3% |
| 1996 | 9.18 | -3.0% |
| 1997 | 8.94 | -2.6% |
| 1998 | 8.75 | -2.2% |
| 1999 | 8.59 | -1.9% |
| 2000 | 8.45 | -1.6% |
| 2001 | 8.33 | -1.4% |
| 2002 | 8.23 | -1.2% |
| 2003 | 8.14 | -1.1% |
| 2004 | 8.06 | -1.1% |
| 2005 | 7.96 | -1.2% |
| 2006 | 7.86 | -1.3% |
| 2007 | 7.74 | -1.5% |
| 2008 | 7.6 | -1.8% |
| 2009 | 7.45 | -1.9% |
| 2010 | 7.31 | -2.0% |
| 2011 | 7.17 | -1.9% |
| 2012 | 7.04 | -1.7% |
| 2013 | 6.93 | -1.5% |
| 2014 | 6.84 | -1.4% |
| 2015 | 6.75 | -1.3% |
| 2016 | 6.67 | -1.2% |
| 2017 | 6.6 | -1.1% |
| 2018 | 6.54 | -0.9% |
| 2019 | 6.49 | -0.7% |
| 2020 | 6.47 | -0.4% |
| 2021 | 6.46 | -0.1% |
| 2022 | 6.47 | +0.1% |
| 2023 | 6.48 | +0.1% |
| 2024 | 6.47 | -0.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 38.66 | 38.66 | 38.66 | 1 |
| 1950s | 33.71 | 30.61 | 37.62 | 10 |
| 1960s | 27.27 | 24.1 | 30.06 | 10 |
| 1970s | 19.31 | 15.62 | 23.25 | 10 |
| 1980s | 13.04 | 11.57 | 14.97 | 10 |
| 1990s | 9.74 | 8.59 | 11.23 | 10 |
| 2000s | 7.98 | 7.45 | 8.45 | 10 |
| 2010s | 6.84 | 6.49 | 7.31 | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.47 | 6.46 | 6.48 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is under-five mortality rate in United States of America?
- Under-five mortality rate in United States of America was 6.47 in 2024, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest under-five mortality rate recorded in United States of America?
- The highest recorded value was 38.66 in 1949.
- What is the lowest under-five mortality rate recorded in United States of America?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.46 in 2021.
- How does United States of America rank for under-five mortality rate?
- United States of America ranks 146th out of 200 countries with data for 2024.
- Is under-five mortality rate rising or falling in United States of America?
- Over the last ten years it is down 5.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United States of America data come from?
- The figures come from World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as part of Under-five mortality rate (probability of dying by age 5 per 1000 live births). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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