Global Child Mortality Hits Historic Low in 2022

Despite significant progress, disparities persist, with sub-Saharan Africa and Southern Asia facing the highest mortality rates.

Global child mortality rates hit a historic low in 2022, with under-5 deaths dropping to 4.9 million.
Significant progress in reducing child deaths attributed to improved access to quality health care and effective interventions like vaccinations.
Despite advancements, disparities remain, with the highest mortality rates in sub-Saharan Africa and Southern Asia.
About 60 countries are at risk of missing the UN's Sustainable Development Goal for child mortality by 2030.
Investments in health care infrastructure, workforce, and nutrition are crucial to continue reducing child deaths.