3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate in Republic of Moldova
Republic of Moldova: 3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate was 14.2 in 2021. ▼ Falling
3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate in Republic of Moldova, 2000–2021
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate in Republic of Moldova is 14.2, measured in 2021. That is the lowest value across all 22 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.1% on the previous year and down 15.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate in Republic of Moldova peaked at 31.5 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 14.2, in 2021.
Republic of Moldova ranks 103rd of 199 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 22 years of available data.
3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate in Republic of Moldova, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 31.5 | — |
| 2001 | 28.4 | -9.8% |
| 2002 | 25.6 | -9.9% |
| 2003 | 23.1 | -9.8% |
| 2004 | 21.2 | -8.2% |
| 2005 | 19.8 | -6.6% |
| 2006 | 18.8 | -5.1% |
| 2007 | 18.2 | -3.2% |
| 2008 | 17.7 | -2.7% |
| 2009 | 17.3 | -2.3% |
| 2010 | 17.1 | -1.2% |
| 2011 | 16.8 | -1.8% |
| 2012 | 16.6 | -1.2% |
| 2013 | 16.3 | -1.8% |
| 2014 | 16 | -1.8% |
| 2015 | 15.8 | -1.2% |
| 2016 | 15.5 | -1.9% |
| 2017 | 15.3 | -1.3% |
| 2018 | 15 | -2.0% |
| 2019 | 14.7 | -2.0% |
| 2020 | 14.5 | -1.4% |
| 2021 | 14.2 | -2.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 22.16 | 17.3 | 31.5 | 10 |
| 2010s | 15.91 | 14.7 | 17.1 | 10 |
| 2020s | 14.35 | 14.2 | 14.5 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Republic of Moldova
- 100 Jordan 14.6 compare
- 100 Saint Kitts and Nevis 14.6 compare
- 102 Brazil 14.4 compare
- 104 Peru 14.1 compare
- 104 Uzbekistan 14.1 compare
- 106 Panama 13.9 compare
- 106 Seychelles 13.9 compare
More health data for Republic of Moldova
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.2486 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,492 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 29 deaths (2100)
- Population ages 0-14, female, annual growth rate -3.3 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, female, per capita 0.0949 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, male, annual growth rate -2.72 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, male, per capita 0.1004 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate in Republic of Moldova?
- 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate in Republic of Moldova was 14.2 in 2021, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate recorded in Republic of Moldova?
- The highest recorded value was 31.5 in 2000.
- What is the lowest 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate recorded in Republic of Moldova?
- The lowest recorded value was 14.2 in 2021.
- How does Republic of Moldova rank for 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate?
- Republic of Moldova ranks 103rd out of 199 countries with data for 2021.
- Is 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate rising or falling in Republic of Moldova?
- Over the last ten years it is down 15.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Republic of Moldova data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of 3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate (deaths per 1,000 live births). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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