3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate (deaths per 1,000 live births) in Russia
Russia: 3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate (deaths per 1,000 live births) was 5.1 in 2021. ▼ Falling
3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate in Russia, 2000–2021
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate in Russia is 5.1, measured in 2021. That is the lowest value across all 22 years on record.
The figure is down 5.6% on the previous year and down 50.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate in Russia peaked at 19.4 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 5.1, in 2021.
Russia ranks 157th of 199 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 22 years of available data.
3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate (deaths per 1,000 live births) in Russia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 19.4 | — |
| 2001 | 18.4 | -5.2% |
| 2002 | 17.3 | -6.0% |
| 2003 | 16.1 | -6.9% |
| 2004 | 15 | -6.8% |
| 2005 | 13.9 | -7.3% |
| 2006 | 12.8 | -7.9% |
| 2007 | 12 | -6.3% |
| 2008 | 11.3 | -5.8% |
| 2009 | 10.7 | -5.3% |
| 2010 | 10.4 | -2.8% |
| 2011 | 10.2 | -1.9% |
| 2012 | 9.9 | -2.9% |
| 2013 | 9.5 | -4.0% |
| 2014 | 8.9 | -6.3% |
| 2015 | 8.2 | -7.9% |
| 2016 | 7.5 | -8.5% |
| 2017 | 6.9 | -8.0% |
| 2018 | 6.3 | -8.7% |
| 2019 | 5.8 | -7.9% |
| 2020 | 5.4 | -6.9% |
| 2021 | 5.1 | -5.6% |
Russia compared with similar countries
- Russia's 5.1 is above the median for high income countries, which is 4.3, 1.2× the median. (65 countries reporting)
- Russia's 5.1 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 4, 1.3× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 14.69 | 10.7 | 19.4 | 10 |
| 2010s | 8.36 | 5.8 | 10.4 | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.25 | 5.1 | 5.4 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Russia
- 154 North Macedonia 5.3 compare
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More health data for Russia
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- Un projection of annual infant deaths 957 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -3.34 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0224 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -3.3 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per capita 0.0237 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate in Russia?
- 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate in Russia was 5.1 in 2021, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate recorded in Russia?
- The highest recorded value was 19.4 in 2000.
- What is the lowest 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate recorded in Russia?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.1 in 2021.
- How does Russia rank for 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate?
- Russia ranks 157th out of 199 countries with data for 2021.
- Is 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate rising or falling in Russia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 50.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Russia 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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