Is child mortality falling?
As of 2024, child mortality (under 5) is 37 per 1,000: −60% since 1990.
Why it changed
Most of these deaths came from infections and birth complications now prevented by vaccines, antibiotics, and clean water. At the same time, the pace of reduction has slowed since 2015, from 3.9% to 1.5% a year.
Source · UN IGME (UNICEF/WHO/World Bank Group/UN DESA) UN IGME/UNICEF data: free to use with attribution (UNICEF, WHO, World Bank Group, UN DESA Population Division) Last reviewed 2026-07-06
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What is the source for this number?
UN IGME (UNICEF/WHO/World Bank Group/UN DESA). Last reviewed 2026-07-06 — UN IGME/UNICEF data: free to use with attribution (UNICEF, WHO, World Bank Group, UN DESA Population Division).
How has this changed since 1960?
−60% since 1990. As of 2024, child mortality (under 5) stands at 37 per 1,000.
What still isn't solved?
The pace of reduction has slowed since 2015, from 3.9% to 1.5% a year.