3.2.2 Neonatal mortality rate (deaths per 1,000 live births) in Russia
Russia: 3.2.2 Neonatal mortality rate (deaths per 1,000 live births) was 2 in 2021. ▼ Falling
3.2.2 Neonatal mortality rate in Russia, 2000–2021
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2021, 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate in Russia stood at 2. That is the lowest value across all 22 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 13.0% on the previous year and down 57.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate in Russia peaked at 9 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 2, in 2021.
Russia ranks 177th 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.
3.2.2 Neonatal mortality rate (deaths per 1,000 live births) in Russia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 9 | — |
| 2001 | 8.6 | -4.4% |
| 2002 | 8 | -7.0% |
| 2003 | 7.4 | -7.5% |
| 2004 | 6.8 | -8.1% |
| 2005 | 6.4 | -5.9% |
| 2006 | 5.9 | -7.8% |
| 2007 | 5.4 | -8.5% |
| 2008 | 4.9 | -9.3% |
| 2009 | 4.6 | -6.1% |
| 2010 | 4.6 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 4.7 | +2.2% |
| 2012 | 4.7 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 4.6 | -2.1% |
| 2014 | 4.4 | -4.3% |
| 2015 | 4 | -9.1% |
| 2016 | 3.5 | -12.5% |
| 2017 | 3.2 | -8.6% |
| 2018 | 2.9 | -9.4% |
| 2019 | 2.6 | -10.3% |
| 2020 | 2.3 | -11.5% |
| 2021 | 2 | -13.0% |
Russia compared with similar countries
- Russia's 2 is below the median for high income countries, which is 2.5, 80% of the median. (65 countries reporting)
- Russia's 2 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 2.4, 83% of the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6.7 | 4.6 | 9 | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.92 | 2.6 | 4.7 | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.15 | 2 | 2.3 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Russia
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- Un projection of annual infant deaths 957 (2100)
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- 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 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate in Russia?
- 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate in Russia was 2 in 2021, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate recorded in Russia?
- The highest recorded value was 9 in 2000.
- What is the lowest 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate recorded in Russia?
- The lowest recorded value was 2 in 2021.
- How does Russia rank for 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate?
- Russia ranks 177th out of 199 countries with data for 2021.
- Is 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate rising or falling in Russia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 57.4%. 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 3.2.2 Neonatal mortality rate (deaths per 1,000 live births). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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