Benin - Under 5 Mortality Rate
Since 2014, Benin Under 5 Mortality Rate decreased by 2.4% year on year. At 90.3 Units (Deaths) Per Thousand Live Births in 2019, the country was ranked number 9 among other countries in Under 5 Mortality Rate. Benin is overtaken by Mali, which was number 8 at 94 Units (Deaths) Per Thousand Live Births and is followed by Burkina Faso with 87.5 Units (Deaths) Per Thousand Live Births. Nigeria lead the ranking with 117.2 Units (Deaths) Per Thousand Live Births in 2019, a fall of 2.3% versus 2018. Somalia, Chad and Central African Republic respectively ranked number 2, 3 and 4 in this ranking. Venezuela witnessed the best average annual growth at +6.1% per year, while Macedonia was the worst growing country at -13.4% per year.
| Date | Units (Deaths) Per Thousand Live Births |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 90.30 |
| 2018 | 92.80 |
| 2017 | 95.10 |
| 2016 | 97.40 |
| 2015 | 99.60 |
How does Benin rank in Under 5 Mortality Rate?
| # | 193 Countries | Units (Deaths) Per Thousand Live Births | Last | YoY | 5‑years CAGR | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
#1
Nigeria
|
117 | 2019 | -2.3 % | -1.8 % | View data | |
| 2 |
#2
Somalia
|
117 | 2019 | -2.7 % | -3.1 % | View data | |
| 8 |
#8
Mali
|
94 | 2019 | -3.5 % | -3.5 % | View data | |
| 9 |
#9
Benin
|
90 | 2019 | -2.7 % | -2.4 % | View data | |
| 10 |
#10
Burkina Faso
|
88 | 2019 | -3.5 % | -3.5 % | View data | |