Child mortality around the world in Moldova

Moldova: Child mortality around the world was 1.39 in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
1.39
Change on year
down 1.4%
World rank
110th
of 236 countries
All-time high
14
in 1950
All-time low
1.39
in 2023
Years of data
74
1950–2023

Child mortality around the world in Moldova, 1950–2023

051015195019862023

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

In 2023, child mortality around the world in Moldova stood at 1.39. That is the lowest value across all 74 years on record.

The figure is down 1.4% on the previous year and down 14.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, child mortality around the world in Moldova peaked at 14 in 1950 and was at its lowest, 1.39, in 2023.

That places Moldova 110th out of 236 countries with data for 2023, putting it 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
1950s 11.88 9.82 14 10
1960s 7.86 6.66 9.4 10
1970s 5.77 5.07 6.48 10
1980s 4.18 3.58 4.91 10
1990s 3.52 3.21 3.64 10
2000s 2.27 1.77 3.02 10
2010s 1.59 1.48 1.72 10
2020s 1.42 1.39 1.45 4

Countries ranked near Moldova

  1. 107 Aruba 1.43 compare
  2. 108 Mauritius 1.42 compare
  3. 109 Saint Helena 1.41 compare
  4. 111 Brazil 1.38 compare
  5. 112 Jordan 1.37 compare
  6. 113 Sao Tome and Principe 1.37 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is child mortality around the world in Moldova?
Child mortality around the world in Moldova was 1.39 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest child mortality around the world recorded in Moldova?
The highest recorded value was 14 in 1950.
What is the lowest child mortality around the world recorded in Moldova?
The lowest recorded value was 1.39 in 2023.
How does Moldova rank for child mortality around the world?
Moldova ranks 110th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
Is child mortality around the world rising or falling in Moldova?
Over the last ten years it is down 14.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Moldova data come from?
The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Child mortality around the world. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Child mortality around the world
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
236 places, 17,464 data points, 1950–2023
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