Child deaths in Russian Federation

Russian Federation: 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 Russian Federation, 1963–2024

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Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

In 2024, child deaths in Russian Federation 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 Russian Federation peaked at 21,457 in 1963 and was at its lowest, 1,459, in 2024.

Russian Federation 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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 Russian Federation

  1. 52 Türkiye 1,804 compare
  2. 53 Nepal 1,670 compare
  3. 54 Guinea-Bissau 1,602 compare
  4. 56 Turkmenistan 1,412 compare
  5. 57 Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) 1,322 compare
  6. 58 Tajikistan 1,280 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is child deaths in Russian Federation?
Child deaths in Russian Federation was 1,459 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
What is the highest child deaths recorded in Russian Federation?
The highest recorded value was 21,457 in 1963.
What is the lowest child deaths recorded in Russian Federation?
The lowest recorded value was 1,459 in 2024.
How does Russian Federation rank for child deaths?
Russian Federation ranks 55th out of 200 countries with data for 2024.
Is child deaths rising or falling in Russian Federation?
Over the last ten years it is down 55.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Russian Federation 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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Indicator
Child deaths (aged 1-4 years)
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
249 places, 13,742 data points, 1955–2024
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