Definitions

Data refer to the probability of a new-born baby in a specified reference period dying before reaching the age of 5, if subject to age-specific mortality rates of that reference period.
From 1980 onwards, data pertain to resident population (i.e., Singapore citizens and permanent residents).

Concepts

This indicator is derived from a life table and expressed as the number of deaths per 1,000 live-births.

Computational Method

(1 - l{5} / 100,000) x 1,000,
where l{5} is the number of survivors at exact age 5 based on the life table; and I{5}<100,000.

Disaggregation

Disaggregation is available by sex.

Data Source

Singapore Department of Statistics (DOS)

Data Collection

Vital registration data and population estimates are used to compile the life table that under-five mortality is derived from.

Time Period

1960 onwards

Frequency

Annual

SDG Global Metadata

Link to United Nations SDG global metadata

Indicator 3.2.1