Under-5 Mortality
SDG Target 3.2
End preventable deaths of newborns and children under age five, with all countries aiming to reduce under-five mortality to at least as low as 25 per 1,000 live births.
Global Progress and Projections for Under-5 Mortality
Under-5 Deaths per 1,000 Live Births
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2030 Target
Historical Average
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Under-5 mortality is lower than ever before, but the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in major disruptions to health services that threaten to undo decades of hard-won progress. Increasing access to childhood vaccinations, postnatal care, adequate nutrition, and other basic lifesaving interventions is critical to end preventable child deaths.
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Progress is achieved at different rates for different regions and countries. For any geography, the pace of progress can also change over time, accelerating or slowing depending on a range of factors. Global averages often mask huge differences between countries or regions. Select up to three geographies to compare with the global average. Create your own custom chart and download or share.
Historical Progress for Under-5 Mortality
Under-5 Deaths per 1,000 Live Births
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2030 Target
Global
Central Europe, Eastern Europe, and Central Asia
11
1990
2020
High-Income
5
1990
2020
Latin America and Caribbean
17
1990
2020
North Africa and Middle East
24
1990
2020
South Asia
37
1990
2020
South-East Asia, East Asia, and Oceania
13
1990
2020
Sub-Saharan Africa
69
1990
2020