Under-5 Mortality
SDG Target 3.2
End preventable deaths of children under five years of age, with all countries aiming to reduce under‑5 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
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While under-5 mortality continues to fall globally, communicable and infectious diseases continue to be leading causes of deaths.
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Historical Progress for Under-5 Mortality
Under-5 deaths per 1,000 live births
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2030 target
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