Countries with the Highest Under-5 Mortality Rates (2024)
Source: World Bank·25 countries·Updated 2024
This ranking compares deaths before age five per 1,000 live births. Country estimates can refer to different years.
Nigeria leads with Under-5 mortality (per 1,000 live births) of 115.6.
Niger ranks #2 at 110.7.
Somalia, Fed. Rep. ranks #3 at 101.1.
Chad ranks #4 at 97.3.
South Sudan ranks #5 at 96.7.
Top 25 Countries by Under-5 Mortality (per 1,000 live births)
| # | Country | Under-5 Mortality (per 1,000 live births) | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Nigeria | 115.6 | 2024 |
| 2 |  Niger | 110.7 | 2024 |
| 3 |  Somalia, Fed. Rep. | 101.1 | 2024 |
| 4 |  Chad | 97.3 | 2024 |
| 5 |  South Sudan | 96.7 | 2024 |
| 6 |  Guinea | 92.1 | 2024 |
| 7 |  Sierra Leone | 90.5 | 2024 |
| 8 |  Congo, Dem. Rep. | 89.7 | 2024 |
| 9 |  Central African Republic | 89.7 | 2024 |
| 10 |  Liberia | 86.4 | 2024 |
| 11 |  Burkina Faso | 74.9 | 2024 |
| 12 |  Benin | 74.7 | 2024 |
| 13 |  Mali | 73 | 2024 |
| 14 |  Equatorial Guinea | 68 | 2024 |
| 15 |  Guinea-Bissau | 67.3 | 2024 |
| 16 |  Cameroon | 64.8 | 2024 |
| 17 |  Zimbabwe | 64.7 | 2024 |
| 18 |  Cote d'Ivoire | 64.5 | 2024 |
| 19 |  Madagascar | 62.4 | 2024 |
| 20 |  Sudan | 61.6 | 2024 |
| 21 |  Lesotho | 60 | 2024 |
| 22 |  Mozambique | 59.4 | 2024 |
| 23 |  Togo | 56.1 | 2024 |
| 24 |  Pakistan | 56 | 2024 |
| 25 |  Kiribati | 53.1 | 2024 |
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FAQ
What is the highest Under-5 mortality (per 1,000 live births) in 2024?
Nigeria has the highest Under-5 mortality (per 1,000 live births) at 115.6 in 2024.
How many countries are included in this ranking?
This article features the top 25 countries out of 196 with available data. Full rankings available on the indicator page.
Where does this data come from?
Data is sourced from the World Bank. It is updated regularly as new releases become available.