Countries with the Lowest Child Mortality Rate 2024

About This Dataset

Countries with the lowest under-5 mortality rate per 1,000 live births in 2024 according to UNICEF and World Bank data. High-income Nordic and East Asian countries consistently record the lowest child mortality rates, reflecting universal healthcare access, high living standards, and strong maternal health infrastructure.

✨ AI Insight

The stark contrast between the leading countries and others globally is evident, with Iceland's 1.7 under-5 mortality rate setting a high benchmark. Following closely are Finland and Norway, with rates of 1.9 and 2.1, respectively, indicating a strong correlation between high living standards and child health outcomes. Japan and Singapore also feature prominently, with rates of 2.3 and 2.4, reflecting their advanced healthcare systems. However, the gap widens as we move down the list, with Switzerland at 3.5, suggesting that while these nations excel, others still face significant challenges in child health, likely due to disparities in healthcare access and socio-economic factors.

Source: UNICEF

Key Findings

Auto-computed highlights from this dataset

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Switzerland leads with 4 in 2024.

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Average value in 2024: 2 · median: 2.

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Gap in 2024: Switzerland is 2.1× larger than Iceland.