Countries with the Lowest Under-5 Mortality (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.
San Marino leads with Under-5 mortality (per 1,000 live births) of 1.3.
Estonia ranks #2 at 2.
Luxembourg ranks #3 at 2.2.
Slovenia ranks #4 at 2.3.
Belarus ranks #5 at 2.3.
Bottom 25 Countries by Under-5 Mortality (per 1,000 live births)
| # | Country | Under-5 Mortality (per 1,000 live births) | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  San Marino | 1.3 | 2024 |
| 2 |  Estonia | 2 | 2024 |
| 3 |  Luxembourg | 2.2 | 2024 |
| 4 |  Slovenia | 2.3 | 2024 |
| 5 |  Belarus | 2.3 | 2024 |
| 6 |  Finland | 2.4 | 2024 |
| 7 |  Japan | 2.4 | 2024 |
| 8 |  Montenegro | 2.4 | 2024 |
| 9 |  Sweden | 2.4 | 2024 |
| 10 |  Andorra | 2.5 | 2024 |
| 11 |  Norway | 2.5 | 2024 |
| 12 |  Latvia | 2.5 | 2024 |
| 13 |  Czechia | 2.6 | 2024 |
| 14 |  Monaco | 2.7 | 2024 |
| 15 |  Singapore | 2.7 | 2024 |
| 16 |  Italy | 2.7 | 2024 |
| 17 |  Korea, Rep. | 2.8 | 2024 |
| 18 |  Iceland | 2.8 | 2024 |
| 19 |  North Macedonia | 2.8 | 2024 |
| 20 |  Spain | 3.2 | 2024 |
| 21 |  Portugal | 3.2 | 2024 |
| 22 |  Austria | 3.3 | 2024 |
| 23 |  Israel | 3.3 | 2024 |
| 24 |  Lithuania | 3.4 | 2024 |
| 25 |  Australia | 3.6 | 2024 |
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FAQ
What is the lowest Under-5 mortality (per 1,000 live births) in 2024?
San Marino has the lowest Under-5 mortality (per 1,000 live births) at 1.3 in 2024.
How many countries are included in this ranking?
This article features the bottom 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.