Under-five mortality rate (UN IGME estimate, 2024) in Bhutan
Bhutan: Under-five mortality rate was 17.17 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
17.17
Change on year
down 4.6%
World rank
87th
of 201 countries
All-time high
275.7
in 1968
All-time low
17.17
in 2024
Years of data
57
1968–2024
Under-five mortality rate in Bhutan, 1968–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2024, under-five mortality rate in Bhutan stood at 17.17. That is the lowest value across all 57 years on record.
That represents a change of down 4.6% on the previous year and down 44.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, under-five mortality rate in Bhutan peaked at 275.7 in 1968 and was at its lowest, 17.17, in 2024.
That places Bhutan 87th out of 201 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 in Bhutan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 275.7 | — |
| 1969 | 269.09 | -2.4% |
| 1970 | 262.69 | -2.4% |
| 1971 | 256.54 | -2.3% |
| 1972 | 249.93 | -2.6% |
| 1973 | 243.52 | -2.6% |
| 1974 | 237.19 | -2.6% |
| 1975 | 230.38 | -2.9% |
| 1976 | 223.76 | -2.9% |
| 1977 | 216.8 | -3.1% |
| 1978 | 209.95 | -3.2% |
| 1979 | 202.75 | -3.4% |
| 1980 | 195.26 | -3.7% |
| 1981 | 187.63 | -3.9% |
| 1982 | 180.33 | -3.9% |
| 1983 | 173.41 | -3.8% |
| 1984 | 166.34 | -4.1% |
| 1985 | 159.54 | -4.1% |
| 1986 | 152.75 | -4.3% |
| 1987 | 146.2 | -4.3% |
| 1988 | 139.82 | -4.4% |
| 1989 | 133.78 | -4.3% |
| 1990 | 127.95 | -4.4% |
| 1991 | 122.44 | -4.3% |
| 1992 | 117.17 | -4.3% |
| 1993 | 112.09 | -4.3% |
| 1994 | 107.04 | -4.5% |
| 1995 | 101.97 | -4.7% |
| 1996 | 96.92 | -5.0% |
| 1997 | 91.98 | -5.1% |
| 1998 | 87.07 | -5.3% |
| 1999 | 82.23 | -5.6% |
| 2000 | 77.67 | -5.5% |
| 2001 | 73.2 | -5.7% |
| 2002 | 68.85 | -5.9% |
| 2003 | 64.63 | -6.1% |
| 2004 | 60.56 | -6.3% |
| 2005 | 56.66 | -6.4% |
| 2006 | 52.93 | -6.6% |
| 2007 | 49.45 | -6.6% |
| 2008 | 46.23 | -6.5% |
| 2009 | 43.27 | -6.4% |
| 2010 | 40.52 | -6.4% |
| 2011 | 37.91 | -6.4% |
| 2012 | 35.5 | -6.4% |
| 2013 | 33.24 | -6.4% |
| 2014 | 31.15 | -6.3% |
| 2015 | 29.21 | -6.2% |
| 2016 | 27.43 | -6.1% |
| 2017 | 25.79 | -6.0% |
| 2018 | 24.2 | -6.2% |
| 2019 | 22.72 | -6.1% |
| 2020 | 21.32 | -6.2% |
| 2021 | 20.05 | -5.9% |
| 2022 | 18.96 | -5.4% |
| 2023 | 17.99 | -5.1% |
| 2024 | 17.17 | -4.6% |
Bhutan compared with similar countries
- Bhutan's 17.17 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 36.93, 46% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Bhutan's 17.17 is below the median for South Asia, which is 21.14, 81% of the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 272.4 | 269.09 | 275.7 | 2 |
| 1970s | 233.35 | 202.75 | 262.69 | 10 |
| 1980s | 163.51 | 133.78 | 195.26 | 10 |
| 1990s | 104.69 | 82.23 | 127.95 | 10 |
| 2000s | 59.34 | 43.27 | 77.67 | 10 |
| 2010s | 30.77 | 22.72 | 40.52 | 10 |
| 2020s | 19.1 | 17.17 | 21.32 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Bhutan
- 84 Lebanon 17.6 compare
- 85 Vietnam 17.27 compare
- 86 Saint Lucia 17.24 compare
- 88 Vanuatu 17.14 compare
- 89 Kyrgyzstan 16.78 compare
- 90 North Korea 16.67 compare
More health data for Bhutan
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -10 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.0915 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,531 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 9 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 0.2986 % 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 0.0299 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 0.3987 % 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 in Bhutan?
- Under-five mortality rate in Bhutan was 17.17 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest under-five mortality rate recorded in Bhutan?
- The highest recorded value was 275.7 in 1968.
- What is the lowest under-five mortality rate recorded in Bhutan?
- The lowest recorded value was 17.17 in 2024.
- How does Bhutan rank for under-five mortality rate?
- Bhutan ranks 87th out of 201 countries with data for 2024.
- Is under-five mortality rate rising or falling in Bhutan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 44.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bhutan data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Under-five mortality rate (UN IGME estimate, 2024). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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