Under-five mortality rate (UN IGME estimate, 2024) in Comoros
Comoros: Under-five mortality rate was 38.97 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
38.97
Change on year
down 3.0%
World rank
42nd
of 201 countries
All-time high
232.12
in 1970
All-time low
38.97
in 2024
Years of data
55
1970–2024
Under-five mortality rate in Comoros, 1970–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
Comoros recorded 38.97 for under-five mortality rate in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 55 years on record.
That represents a change of down 3.0% on the previous year and down 22.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, under-five mortality rate in Comoros peaked at 232.12 in 1970 and was at its lowest, 38.97, in 2024.
That places Comoros 42nd out of 201 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Under-five mortality rate in Comoros, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 232.12 | — |
| 1971 | 225.93 | -2.7% |
| 1972 | 219.97 | -2.6% |
| 1973 | 214.31 | -2.6% |
| 1974 | 208.41 | -2.8% |
| 1975 | 202.66 | -2.8% |
| 1976 | 196.82 | -2.9% |
| 1977 | 191.03 | -2.9% |
| 1978 | 185.19 | -3.1% |
| 1979 | 179.29 | -3.2% |
| 1980 | 173.45 | -3.3% |
| 1981 | 167.58 | -3.4% |
| 1982 | 161.79 | -3.5% |
| 1983 | 156.14 | -3.5% |
| 1984 | 150.61 | -3.5% |
| 1985 | 145.16 | -3.6% |
| 1986 | 139.99 | -3.6% |
| 1987 | 134.93 | -3.6% |
| 1988 | 130.04 | -3.6% |
| 1989 | 125.24 | -3.7% |
| 1990 | 120.47 | -3.8% |
| 1991 | 115.75 | -3.9% |
| 1992 | 111.11 | -4.0% |
| 1993 | 106.51 | -4.1% |
| 1994 | 102.05 | -4.2% |
| 1995 | 97.76 | -4.2% |
| 1996 | 93.74 | -4.1% |
| 1997 | 90.01 | -4.0% |
| 1998 | 86.44 | -4.0% |
| 1999 | 83.04 | -3.9% |
| 2000 | 79.87 | -3.8% |
| 2001 | 76.77 | -3.9% |
| 2002 | 73.79 | -3.9% |
| 2003 | 71 | -3.8% |
| 2004 | 68.33 | -3.8% |
| 2005 | 65.83 | -3.7% |
| 2006 | 63.42 | -3.7% |
| 2007 | 61.24 | -3.4% |
| 2008 | 59.21 | -3.3% |
| 2009 | 57.32 | -3.2% |
| 2010 | 55.56 | -3.1% |
| 2011 | 54.01 | -2.8% |
| 2012 | 52.55 | -2.7% |
| 2013 | 51.21 | -2.5% |
| 2014 | 50.03 | -2.3% |
| 2015 | 48.91 | -2.2% |
| 2016 | 47.85 | -2.2% |
| 2017 | 46.86 | -2.1% |
| 2018 | 45.85 | -2.2% |
| 2019 | 44.84 | -2.2% |
| 2020 | 43.72 | -2.5% |
| 2021 | 42.59 | -2.6% |
| 2022 | 41.37 | -2.9% |
| 2023 | 40.19 | -2.9% |
| 2024 | 38.97 | -3.0% |
Comoros compared with similar countries
- Comoros's 38.97 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 36.93, 1.1× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Comoros's 38.97 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 48.89, 80% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 205.57 | 179.29 | 232.12 | 10 |
| 1980s | 148.49 | 125.24 | 173.45 | 10 |
| 1990s | 100.69 | 83.04 | 120.47 | 10 |
| 2000s | 67.68 | 57.32 | 79.87 | 10 |
| 2010s | 49.77 | 44.84 | 55.56 | 10 |
| 2020s | 41.37 | 38.97 | 43.72 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Comoros
More health data for Comoros
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -2.16 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.8656 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 827.3 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 136 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 2 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 0.6648 % 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 0.0647 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 0.6855 % 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 Comoros?
- Under-five mortality rate in Comoros was 38.97 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest under-five mortality rate recorded in Comoros?
- The highest recorded value was 232.12 in 1970.
- What is the lowest under-five mortality rate recorded in Comoros?
- The lowest recorded value was 38.97 in 2024.
- How does Comoros rank for under-five mortality rate?
- Comoros ranks 42nd out of 201 countries with data for 2024.
- Is under-five mortality rate rising or falling in Comoros?
- Over the last ten years it is down 22.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Comoros 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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