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Brazil vs China: Under-5 Mortality Rate Comparison

Compare Under-5 Mortality Rate (per 1,000 live births) of Brazil and China over time using official World Bank Open Data.

⚡ Quick Comparison Summary

In 2024, Brazil recorded Under-5 Mortality Rate (per 1,000 live births) of 14.20 vs 5.70 for China (Brazil's Under-5 Mortality Rate is 8.50 higher than China's.).

🇧🇷 Brazil
14.20
-58.7% since 2000
🇨🇳 China
5.70
-84.4% since 2000
⚖️ Difference / Gap
8.50
Latest Year: 2024
Under-5 Mortality Rate (per 1,000 live births)
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Brazil vs China All Annual Observations (1960 – 2024)

Complete annual observations of Under-5 Mortality Rate (per 1,000 live births) for Brazil and China reported by World Bank.

Year 🇧🇷 Brazil Under-5 Mortality Rate 🇨🇳 China Under-5 Mortality Rate Difference / Gap
2024 14.20 5.70 8.50
2023 14.40 6.10 8.30
2022 14.60 6.60 8.00
2021 14.70 7.00 7.70
2020 14.90 7.50 7.40
2019 15.00 8.00 7.00
2018 15.20 8.60 6.60
2017 15.40 9.30 6.10
2016 16.80 10.00 6.80
2015 16.00 10.70 5.30
2014 16.30 11.60 4.70
2013 16.70 12.50 4.20
2012 17.20 13.50 3.70
2011 17.90 14.60 3.30
2010 18.60 15.70 2.90
2009 19.50 17.10 2.40
2008 20.50 18.50 2.00
2007 21.70 20.10 1.60
2006 23.10 21.90 1.20
2005 24.60 24.00 0.600
2004 26.30 26.30 0.000
2003 28.20 28.80 0.600
2002 30.10 31.40 1.30
2001 32.20 34.10 1.90
2000 34.40 36.60 2.20
1999 36.80 39.10 2.30
1998 39.30 41.40 2.10
1997 41.90 43.50 1.60
1996 44.70 45.50 0.800
1995 47.70 47.40 0.300
1994 50.80 49.20 1.60
1993 53.90 50.80 3.10
1992 57.10 52.10 5.00
1991 60.10 53.00 7.10
1990 62.80 53.60 9.20
1989 65.50 53.80 11.70
1988 68.10 53.90 14.20
1987 70.90 53.80 17.10
1986 73.60 53.90 19.70
1985 76.50 54.20 22.30
1984 79.80 54.90 24.90
1983 83.30 56.10 27.20
1982 87.30 57.70 29.60
1981 91.50 59.90 31.60
1980 95.80 62.60 33.20
1979 100.00 65.90 34.10
1978 104.10 69.80 34.30
1977 108.00 74.20 33.80
1976 111.80 79.10 32.70
1975 115.40 84.30 31.10
1974 118.90 89.70 29.20
1973 122.30 95.20 27.10
1972 125.60 100.80 24.80
1971 128.90 106.30 22.60
1970 132.10 112.10 20.00
1969 135.30 118.00 17.30
1968 138.40 No data —
1967 141.60 No data —
1966 145.00 No data —
1965 148.50 No data —
1964 152.20 No data —
1963 156.10 No data —
1962 160.40 No data —
1961 165.00 No data —
1960 169.80 No data —

Under-5 Mortality Rate Comparison

• Current Leader: In 2024, Brazil recorded Under-5 Mortality Rate of 14.20, while China recorded 5.70, a difference of 8.50.
• 1969 Baseline: Brazil stood at 135.30 and China stood at 118.00.
• 2000–2024 Trajectory: Brazil moved to 14.20 (-58.7% since 2000), while China moved to 5.70 (-84.4% since 2000).

Historical Trends

Over the available reporting period from 1969 to 2024, Brazil and China followed distinct developmental paths. In 1969, Brazil recorded 135.30 compared to 118.00 for China. By 2024, the values evolved to 14.20 and 5.70 respectively.

Key Differences

• Absolute Gap: Difference in 2024 is 8.50.
• Highest Observed Year: Peak observed was 14.20 (Brazil in 2024).
• Growth Trajectory: Since 2000, Brazil achieved -58.7% since 2000, while China achieved -84.4% since 2000.

About Under-5 Mortality Rate (per 1,000 live births)

Under-five mortality rate is the probability per 1,000 live births that a newborn child will die before reaching age five.

This comparison uses standardized data from World Bank Open Data. Historical records allow analysts to trace long-term development trajectories for Brazil and China.

Frequently Asked Questions — Under-5 Mortality Rate

What is the Under-5 Mortality Rate of Brazil?

In 2024, Brazil's Under-5 Mortality Rate was 14.20 according to official World Bank data.

What is the Under-5 Mortality Rate of China?

In 2024, China's Under-5 Mortality Rate was 5.70 according to official World Bank data.

Which country has a higher Under-5 Mortality Rate?

In 2024, Brazil recorded a higher Under-5 Mortality Rate of 14.20 compared to China's 5.70 (a difference of 8.50).

How has Under-5 Mortality Rate changed over time for Brazil and China?

From 2000 to 2024, Brazil's Under-5 Mortality Rate changed by -58.7% since 2000, while China's changed by -84.4% since 2000.

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Data Source and Methodology

Source: World Bank Open Data. Indicator Code: SH.DYN.MORT (Under-5 Mortality Rate (per 1,000 live births)). Values represent annual under-5 mortality rate (per 1,000 live births) for Brazil and China from 1969 through 2024. Missing reporting years are omitted without converting missing values to zero.