Countries with highest child mortality rate: Data as of 2022

Child mortality rate is the likelihood that a child will die before age five

by Rosa Mumanyi

Infographics05 March 2025 - 10:27

In Summary

The latest Global Hunger Index 2024 report reveals alarming child mortality rates in several countries, with Niger recording the highest rate at 11.7 per cent. Nigeria (10.7 per cent), Somalia (10.6 per cent), and Chad (10.3 per cent) also rank among the worst-affected nations.Child mortality is a critical indicator of a country’s healthcare system, nutrition, and overall well-being of children. South Sudan, Central African Republic, Guinea, Mali, and Benin also face similar challenges.