Under-five mortality rate in Djibouti

Djibouti: Under-five mortality rate was 48.86 in 2024. β–Ό Falling

Latest (2024)
48.86
Change on year
down 3.3%
World rank
2nd
of 20 countries
All-time high
169.52
in 1976
All-time low
48.86
in 2024
Years of data
49
1976–2024

Under-five mortality rate in Djibouti, 1976–2024

5075100125150175197620002024

Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

The most recent figure for under-five mortality rate in Djibouti is 48.86, measured in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 49 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 3.3% on the previous year and down 27.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, under-five mortality rate in Djibouti peaked at 169.52 in 1976 and was at its lowest, 48.86, in 2024.

Djibouti ranks 2nd of 20 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.

The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 49 years of available data.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 162.25 155.23 169.52 4
1980s 133.4 117.85 150.94 10
1990s 107.67 100.53 115.26 10
2000s 88.1 77.66 98.46 10
2010s 66.31 57.49 75.53 10
2020s 52.24 48.86 55.67 5

Countries ranked near Djibouti

  1. 1 Sudan 61.6 compare
  2. 3 Yemen 38.14 compare
  3. 4 Palestine, State of 37.85 compare
  4. 5 Egypt 22.37 compare

See the full ranking of 23 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is under-five mortality rate in Djibouti?
Under-five mortality rate in Djibouti was 48.86 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
What is the highest under-five mortality rate recorded in Djibouti?
The highest recorded value was 169.52 in 1976.
What is the lowest under-five mortality rate recorded in Djibouti?
The lowest recorded value was 48.86 in 2024.
How does Djibouti rank for under-five mortality rate?
Djibouti ranks 2nd out of 20 countries with data for 2024.
Is under-five mortality rate rising or falling in Djibouti?
Over the last ten years it is down 27.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Djibouti data come from?
The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Under-five mortality rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Under-five mortality rate
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
23 places, 1,450 data points, 1942–2024
Last refreshed