Child deaths (aged 1-4 years) in Russia
Russia: Child deaths was 1,459 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
1,459
Change on year
down 5.9%
World rank
55th
of 200 countries
All-time high
21,457
in 1963
All-time low
1,459
in 2024
Years of data
62
1963–2024
Child deaths in Russia, 1963–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2024, child deaths in Russia stood at 1,459. That is the lowest value across all 62 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 5.9% on the previous year and down 55.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, child deaths in Russia peaked at 21,457 in 1963 and was at its lowest, 1,459, in 2024.
Russia ranks 55th of 200 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Child deaths in Russia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1963 | 21,457 | — |
| 1964 | 19,522 | -9.0% |
| 1965 | 17,524 | -10.2% |
| 1966 | 15,637 | -10.8% |
| 1967 | 14,073 | -10.0% |
| 1968 | 12,860 | -8.6% |
| 1969 | 11,954 | -7.0% |
| 1970 | 11,385 | -4.8% |
| 1971 | 11,074 | -2.7% |
| 1972 | 11,022 | -0.5% |
| 1973 | 11,194 | +1.6% |
| 1974 | 11,429 | +2.1% |
| 1975 | 11,678 | +2.2% |
| 1976 | 11,923 | +2.1% |
| 1977 | 12,110 | +1.6% |
| 1978 | 12,285 | +1.4% |
| 1979 | 12,402 | +1.0% |
| 1980 | 12,408 | +0.0% |
| 1981 | 12,330 | -0.6% |
| 1982 | 12,204 | -1.0% |
| 1983 | 12,104 | -0.8% |
| 1984 | 12,086 | -0.1% |
| 1985 | 12,006 | -0.7% |
| 1986 | 11,764 | -2.0% |
| 1987 | 11,446 | -2.7% |
| 1988 | 11,059 | -3.4% |
| 1989 | 10,651 | -3.7% |
| 1990 | 10,256 | -3.7% |
| 1991 | 9,781 | -4.6% |
| 1992 | 9,167 | -6.3% |
| 1993 | 8,454 | -7.8% |
| 1994 | 7,680 | -9.2% |
| 1995 | 6,929 | -9.8% |
| 1996 | 6,314 | -8.9% |
| 1997 | 5,850 | -7.3% |
| 1998 | 5,542 | -5.3% |
| 1999 | 5,292 | -4.5% |
| 2000 | 4,995 | -5.6% |
| 2001 | 4,685 | -6.2% |
| 2002 | 4,417 | -5.7% |
| 2003 | 4,192 | -5.1% |
| 2004 | 4,035 | -3.7% |
| 2005 | 3,917 | -2.9% |
| 2006 | 3,770 | -3.8% |
| 2007 | 3,593 | -4.7% |
| 2008 | 3,446 | -4.1% |
| 2009 | 3,376 | -2.0% |
| 2010 | 3,395 | +0.6% |
| 2011 | 3,455 | +1.8% |
| 2012 | 3,461 | +0.2% |
| 2013 | 3,385 | -2.2% |
| 2014 | 3,243 | -4.2% |
| 2015 | 3,043 | -6.2% |
| 2016 | 2,825 | -7.2% |
| 2017 | 2,603 | -7.9% |
| 2018 | 2,376 | -8.7% |
| 2019 | 2,159 | -9.1% |
| 2020 | 1,962 | -9.1% |
| 2021 | 1,788 | -8.9% |
| 2022 | 1,656 | -7.4% |
| 2023 | 1,551 | -6.3% |
| 2024 | 1,459 | -5.9% |
Russia compared with similar countries
- Russia's 1,459 is above the median for high income countries, which is 43, 33.9× the median. (65 countries reporting)
- Russia's 1,459 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 48, 30.4× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 16,147 | 11,954 | 21,457 | 7 |
| 1970s | 11,650 | 11,022 | 12,402 | 10 |
| 1980s | 11,806 | 10,651 | 12,408 | 10 |
| 1990s | 7,526 | 5,292 | 10,256 | 10 |
| 2000s | 4,043 | 3,376 | 4,995 | 10 |
| 2010s | 2,994 | 2,159 | 3,461 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,683 | 1,459 | 1,962 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Russia
- 52 Turkey 1,804 compare
- 53 Nepal 1,670 compare
- 54 Guinea-Bissau 1,602 compare
- 56 Turkmenistan 1,412 compare
- 57 Venezuela 1,322 compare
- 58 Tajikistan 1,280 compare
More health data for Russia
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -0.7261 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -0.5159 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,176 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 957 deaths (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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is child deaths in Russia?
- Child deaths in Russia was 1,459 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest child deaths recorded in Russia?
- The highest recorded value was 21,457 in 1963.
- What is the lowest child deaths recorded in Russia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,459 in 2024.
- How does Russia rank for child deaths?
- Russia ranks 55th out of 200 countries with data for 2024.
- Is child deaths rising or falling in Russia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 55.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Russia data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Child deaths (aged 1-4 years). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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