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China vs Japan: Under-5 Mortality Rate Comparison

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

⚡ Quick Comparison Summary

In 2024, China recorded Under-5 Mortality Rate (per 1,000 live births) of 5.70 vs 2.40 for Japan (China's Under-5 Mortality Rate is 3.30 higher than Japan's.).

🇨🇳 China
5.70
-84.4% since 2000
🇯🇵 Japan
2.40
-46.7% since 2000
⚖️ Difference / Gap
3.30
Latest Year: 2024
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China vs Japan All Annual Observations (1960 – 2024)

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

Year 🇨🇳 China Under-5 Mortality Rate 🇯🇵 Japan Under-5 Mortality Rate Difference / Gap
2024 5.70 2.40 3.30
2023 6.10 2.40 3.70
2022 6.60 2.40 4.20
2021 7.00 2.40 4.60
2020 7.50 2.40 5.10
2019 8.00 2.50 5.50
2018 8.60 2.50 6.10
2017 9.30 2.60 6.70
2016 10.00 2.70 7.30
2015 10.70 2.80 7.90
2014 11.60 2.90 8.70
2013 12.50 3.00 9.50
2012 13.50 3.10 10.40
2011 14.60 3.30 11.30
2010 15.70 3.30 12.40
2009 17.10 3.40 13.70
2008 18.50 3.40 15.10
2007 20.10 3.50 16.60
2006 21.90 3.60 18.30
2005 24.00 3.70 20.30
2004 26.30 3.90 22.40
2003 28.80 4.00 24.80
2002 31.40 4.10 27.30
2001 34.10 4.30 29.80
2000 36.60 4.50 32.10
1999 39.10 4.70 34.40
1998 41.40 5.00 36.40
1997 43.50 5.20 38.30
1996 45.50 5.50 40.00
1995 47.40 5.70 41.70
1994 49.20 5.90 43.30
1993 50.80 6.00 44.80
1992 52.10 6.10 46.00
1991 53.00 6.20 46.80
1990 53.60 6.30 47.30
1989 53.80 6.40 47.40
1988 53.90 6.60 47.30
1987 53.80 6.80 47.00
1986 53.90 7.10 46.80
1985 54.20 7.50 46.70
1984 54.90 7.90 47.00
1983 56.10 8.30 47.80
1982 57.70 8.80 48.90
1981 59.90 9.30 50.60
1980 62.60 9.90 52.70
1979 65.90 10.50 55.40
1978 69.80 11.10 58.70
1977 74.20 11.80 62.40
1976 79.10 12.50 66.60
1975 84.30 13.30 71.00
1974 89.70 14.10 75.60
1973 95.20 14.90 80.30
1972 100.80 15.70 85.10
1971 106.30 16.50 89.80
1970 112.10 17.50 94.60
1969 118.00 18.50 99.50
1968 No data 19.60 —
1967 No data 21.00 —
1966 No data 22.60 —
1965 No data 24.60 —
1964 No data 27.00 —
1963 No data 29.70 —
1962 No data 32.90 —
1961 No data 36.30 —
1960 No data 39.80 —

Under-5 Mortality Rate Comparison

• Current Leader: In 2024, China recorded Under-5 Mortality Rate of 5.70, while Japan recorded 2.40, a difference of 3.30.
• 1969 Baseline: China stood at 118.00 and Japan stood at 18.50.
• 2000–2024 Trajectory: China moved to 5.70 (-84.4% since 2000), while Japan moved to 2.40 (-46.7% since 2000).

Historical Trends

Over the available reporting period from 1969 to 2024, China and Japan followed distinct developmental paths. In 1969, China recorded 118.00 compared to 18.50 for Japan. By 2024, the values evolved to 5.70 and 2.40 respectively.

Key Differences

• Absolute Gap: Difference in 2024 is 3.30.
• Highest Observed Year: Peak observed was 5.70 (China in 2024).
• Growth Trajectory: Since 2000, China achieved -84.4% since 2000, while Japan achieved -46.7% 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 China and Japan.

Frequently Asked Questions — Under-5 Mortality Rate

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.

What is the Under-5 Mortality Rate of Japan?

In 2024, Japan's Under-5 Mortality Rate was 2.40 according to official World Bank data.

Which country has a higher Under-5 Mortality Rate?

In 2024, China recorded a higher Under-5 Mortality Rate of 5.70 compared to Japan's 2.40 (a difference of 3.30).

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

From 2000 to 2024, China's Under-5 Mortality Rate changed by -84.4% since 2000, while Japan's changed by -46.7% 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 China and Japan from 1969 through 2024. Missing reporting years are omitted without converting missing values to zero.