Child deaths life stage in Romania
Romania: Child deaths life stage was 247 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
247
Change on year
up 4.7%
World rank
93rd
of 199 countries
All-time high
5,456
in 1960
All-time low
232
in 2021
Years of data
65
1960–2024
Child deaths life stage in Romania, 1960–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Romania recorded 247 for child deaths life stage in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 4.7% on the previous year and down 26.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, child deaths life stage in Romania peaked at 5,456 in 1960 and was at its lowest, 232, in 2021.
Romania ranks 93rd of 199 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 life stage in Romania, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 5,456 | — |
| 1961 | 4,632 | -15.1% |
| 1962 | 3,807 | -17.8% |
| 1963 | 3,100 | -18.6% |
| 1964 | 2,604 | -16.0% |
| 1965 | 2,378 | -8.7% |
| 1966 | 2,456 | +3.3% |
| 1967 | 2,701 | +10.0% |
| 1968 | 3,125 | +15.7% |
| 1969 | 3,491 | +11.7% |
| 1970 | 3,580 | +2.5% |
| 1971 | 3,641 | +1.7% |
| 1972 | 3,542 | -2.7% |
| 1973 | 3,279 | -7.4% |
| 1974 | 3,090 | -5.8% |
| 1975 | 3,020 | -2.3% |
| 1976 | 3,005 | -0.5% |
| 1977 | 2,993 | -0.4% |
| 1978 | 3,025 | +1.1% |
| 1979 | 3,050 | +0.8% |
| 1980 | 3,007 | -1.4% |
| 1981 | 2,886 | -4.0% |
| 1982 | 2,706 | -6.2% |
| 1983 | 2,529 | -6.5% |
| 1984 | 2,398 | -5.2% |
| 1985 | 2,361 | -1.5% |
| 1986 | 2,443 | +3.5% |
| 1987 | 2,592 | +6.1% |
| 1988 | 2,699 | +4.1% |
| 1989 | 2,631 | -2.5% |
| 1990 | 2,457 | -6.6% |
| 1991 | 2,259 | -8.1% |
| 1992 | 2,034 | -10.0% |
| 1993 | 1,797 | -11.7% |
| 1994 | 1,563 | -13.0% |
| 1995 | 1,375 | -12.0% |
| 1996 | 1,246 | -9.4% |
| 1997 | 1,136 | -8.8% |
| 1998 | 1,021 | -10.1% |
| 1999 | 903 | -11.6% |
| 2000 | 809 | -10.4% |
| 2001 | 752 | -7.0% |
| 2002 | 716 | -4.8% |
| 2003 | 681 | -4.9% |
| 2004 | 640 | -6.0% |
| 2005 | 594 | -7.2% |
| 2006 | 544 | -8.4% |
| 2007 | 498 | -8.5% |
| 2008 | 463 | -7.0% |
| 2009 | 444 | -4.1% |
| 2010 | 434 | -2.3% |
| 2011 | 421 | -3.0% |
| 2012 | 401 | -4.8% |
| 2013 | 371 | -7.5% |
| 2014 | 334 | -10.0% |
| 2015 | 303 | -9.3% |
| 2016 | 282 | -6.9% |
| 2017 | 267 | -5.3% |
| 2018 | 256 | -4.1% |
| 2019 | 246 | -3.9% |
| 2020 | 236 | -4.1% |
| 2021 | 232 | -1.7% |
| 2022 | 232 | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 236 | +1.7% |
| 2024 | 247 | +4.7% |
Romania compared with similar countries
- Romania's 247 is above the median for high income countries, which is 43, 5.7× the median. (65 countries reporting)
- Romania's 247 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 48, 5.1× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3,375 | 2,378 | 5,456 | 10 |
| 1970s | 3,222 | 2,993 | 3,641 | 10 |
| 1980s | 2,625 | 2,361 | 3,007 | 10 |
| 1990s | 1,579 | 903 | 2,457 | 10 |
| 2000s | 614.1 | 444 | 809 | 10 |
| 2010s | 331.5 | 246 | 434 | 10 |
| 2020s | 236.6 | 232 | 247 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Romania
More health data for Romania
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -2.59 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -0.0845 % change on previous year (2090)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates 1,419 (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 113 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -1.62 % 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 0.0235 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -1.52 % 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 life stage in Romania?
- Child deaths life stage in Romania was 247 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest child deaths life stage recorded in Romania?
- The highest recorded value was 5,456 in 1960.
- What is the lowest child deaths life stage recorded in Romania?
- The lowest recorded value was 232 in 2021.
- How does Romania rank for child deaths life stage?
- Romania ranks 93rd out of 199 countries with data for 2024.
- Is child deaths life stage rising or falling in Romania?
- Over the last ten years it is down 26.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Romania data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Child deaths life stage. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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