Child mortality in Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan: Child mortality was 0.9437 deaths per 100 live births in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
0.9437 deaths per 100 live births
Change on year
down 2.1%
World rank
131st
of 203 countries
All-time high
53.73 deaths per 100 live births
in 1868
All-time low
0.9437 deaths per 100 live births
in 2024
Years of data
225
1800–2024
Child mortality in Kazakhstan, 1800–2024
Source: Gapminder (2015); UN Inter-agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in deaths per 100 live births.
Analysis
In 2024, child mortality in Kazakhstan stood at 0.9437 deaths per 100 live births. That is the lowest value across all 225 years on record.
That represents a change of down 2.1% on the previous year and down 27.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, child mortality in Kazakhstan peaked at 53.73 deaths per 100 live births in 1868 and was at its lowest, 0.9437 deaths per 100 live births, in 2024.
Kazakhstan ranks 131st of 203 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 mortality in Kazakhstan, year by year
| Year | deaths per 100 live births | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1800 | 49.74 deaths per 100 live births | — |
| 1801 | 49.74 deaths per 100 live births | +0.0% |
| 1802 | 49.74 deaths per 100 live births | +0.0% |
| 1803 | 49.74 deaths per 100 live births | +0.0% |
| 1804 | 49.74 deaths per 100 live births | +0.0% |
| 1805 | 49.74 deaths per 100 live births | +0.0% |
| 1806 | 49.74 deaths per 100 live births | +0.0% |
| 1807 | 49.74 deaths per 100 live births | +0.0% |
| 1808 | 49.74 deaths per 100 live births | +0.0% |
| 1809 | 49.74 deaths per 100 live births | +0.0% |
| 1810 | 49.74 deaths per 100 live births | +0.0% |
| 1811 | 49.74 deaths per 100 live births | +0.0% |
| 1812 | 49.74 deaths per 100 live births | +0.0% |
| 1813 | 49.74 deaths per 100 live births | +0.0% |
| 1814 | 49.74 deaths per 100 live births | +0.0% |
| 1815 | 49.74 deaths per 100 live births | +0.0% |
| 1816 | 49.74 deaths per 100 live births | +0.0% |
| 1817 | 49.74 deaths per 100 live births | +0.0% |
| 1818 | 49.74 deaths per 100 live births | +0.0% |
| 1819 | 49.74 deaths per 100 live births | +0.0% |
| 1820 | 49.74 deaths per 100 live births | +0.0% |
| 1821 | 49.74 deaths per 100 live births | +0.0% |
| 1822 | 49.74 deaths per 100 live births | +0.0% |
| 1823 | 49.74 deaths per 100 live births | +0.0% |
| 1824 | 49.74 deaths per 100 live births | +0.0% |
| 1825 | 49.74 deaths per 100 live births | +0.0% |
| 1826 | 49.74 deaths per 100 live births | +0.0% |
| 1827 | 49.74 deaths per 100 live births | +0.0% |
| 1828 | 49.74 deaths per 100 live births | +0.0% |
| 1829 | 49.74 deaths per 100 live births | +0.0% |
| 1830 | 49.74 deaths per 100 live births | +0.0% |
| 1831 | 49.74 deaths per 100 live births | +0.0% |
| 1832 | 49.74 deaths per 100 live births | +0.0% |
| 1833 | 49.74 deaths per 100 live births | +0.0% |
| 1834 | 49.74 deaths per 100 live births | +0.0% |
| 1835 | 49.74 deaths per 100 live births | +0.0% |
| 1836 | 49.74 deaths per 100 live births | +0.0% |
| 1837 | 49.74 deaths per 100 live births | +0.0% |
| 1838 | 49.74 deaths per 100 live births | +0.0% |
| 1839 | 49.74 deaths per 100 live births | +0.0% |
| 1840 | 49.74 deaths per 100 live births | +0.0% |
| 1841 | 49.74 deaths per 100 live births | +0.0% |
| 1842 | 49.74 deaths per 100 live births | +0.0% |
| 1843 | 49.74 deaths per 100 live births | +0.0% |
| 1844 | 49.74 deaths per 100 live births | +0.0% |
| 1845 | 49.74 deaths per 100 live births | +0.0% |
| 1846 | 49.74 deaths per 100 live births | +0.0% |
| 1847 | 49.74 deaths per 100 live births | +0.0% |
| 1848 | 49.74 deaths per 100 live births | +0.0% |
| 1849 | 49.74 deaths per 100 live births | +0.0% |
| 1850 | 49.74 deaths per 100 live births | +0.0% |
| 1851 | 49.74 deaths per 100 live births | +0.0% |
| 1852 | 49.74 deaths per 100 live births | +0.0% |
| 1853 | 49.74 deaths per 100 live births | +0.0% |
| 1854 | 49.74 deaths per 100 live births | +0.0% |
| 1855 | 49.74 deaths per 100 live births | +0.0% |
| 1856 | 49.74 deaths per 100 live births | +0.0% |
| 1857 | 49.74 deaths per 100 live births | +0.0% |
| 1858 | 49.74 deaths per 100 live births | +0.0% |
| 1859 | 49.74 deaths per 100 live births | +0.0% |
| 1860 | 49.74 deaths per 100 live births | +0.0% |
| 1861 | 49.74 deaths per 100 live births | +0.0% |
| 1862 | 49.74 deaths per 100 live births | +0.0% |
| 1863 | 49.74 deaths per 100 live births | +0.0% |
| 1864 | 50.49 deaths per 100 live births | +1.5% |
| 1865 | 51.24 deaths per 100 live births | +1.5% |
| 1866 | 52.16 deaths per 100 live births | +1.8% |
| 1867 | 52.93 deaths per 100 live births | +1.5% |
| 1868 | 53.73 deaths per 100 live births | +1.5% |
| 1869 | 53.73 deaths per 100 live births | +0.0% |
| 1870 | 53.57 deaths per 100 live births | -0.3% |
| 1871 | 53.57 deaths per 100 live births | +0.0% |
| 1872 | 53.41 deaths per 100 live births | -0.3% |
| 1873 | 53.41 deaths per 100 live births | +0.0% |
| 1874 | 53.09 deaths per 100 live births | -0.6% |
| 1875 | 52.78 deaths per 100 live births | -0.6% |
| 1876 | 52.47 deaths per 100 live births | -0.6% |
| 1877 | 52.16 deaths per 100 live births | -0.6% |
| 1878 | 51.85 deaths per 100 live births | -0.6% |
| 1879 | 51.54 deaths per 100 live births | -0.6% |
| 1880 | 51.24 deaths per 100 live births | -0.6% |
| 1881 | 50.94 deaths per 100 live births | -0.6% |
| 1882 | 50.64 deaths per 100 live births | -0.6% |
| 1883 | 50.34 deaths per 100 live births | -0.6% |
| 1884 | 50.03 deaths per 100 live births | -0.6% |
| 1885 | 49.74 deaths per 100 live births | -0.6% |
| 1886 | 49.45 deaths per 100 live births | -0.6% |
| 1887 | 49.16 deaths per 100 live births | -0.6% |
| 1888 | 48.86 deaths per 100 live births | -0.6% |
| 1889 | 48.57 deaths per 100 live births | -0.6% |
| 1890 | 48.28 deaths per 100 live births | -0.6% |
| 1891 | 48 deaths per 100 live births | -0.6% |
| 1892 | 47.71 deaths per 100 live births | -0.6% |
| 1893 | 47.42 deaths per 100 live births | -0.6% |
| 1894 | 47.14 deaths per 100 live births | -0.6% |
| 1895 | 46.85 deaths per 100 live births | -0.6% |
| 1896 | 46.57 deaths per 100 live births | -0.6% |
| 1897 | 46.28 deaths per 100 live births | -0.6% |
| 1898 | 46.54 deaths per 100 live births | +0.6% |
| 1899 | 46.65 deaths per 100 live births | +0.2% |
| 1900 | 46.9 deaths per 100 live births | +0.5% |
| 1901 | 46.44 deaths per 100 live births | -1.0% |
| 1902 | 46.11 deaths per 100 live births | -0.7% |
| 1903 | 45.64 deaths per 100 live births | -1.0% |
| 1904 | 45.31 deaths per 100 live births | -0.7% |
| 1905 | 44.83 deaths per 100 live births | -1.0% |
| 1906 | 44.49 deaths per 100 live births | -0.8% |
| 1907 | 44.01 deaths per 100 live births | -1.1% |
| 1908 | 43.65 deaths per 100 live births | -0.8% |
| 1909 | 43.17 deaths per 100 live births | -1.1% |
| 1910 | 42.81 deaths per 100 live births | -0.8% |
| 1911 | 42.19 deaths per 100 live births | -1.5% |
| 1912 | 41.58 deaths per 100 live births | -1.4% |
| 1913 | 40.97 deaths per 100 live births | -1.5% |
| 1914 | 40.37 deaths per 100 live births | -1.5% |
| 1915 | 39.78 deaths per 100 live births | -1.5% |
| 1916 | 39.19 deaths per 100 live births | -1.5% |
| 1917 | 38.73 deaths per 100 live births | -1.2% |
| 1918 | 38.16 deaths per 100 live births | -1.5% |
| 1919 | 37.59 deaths per 100 live births | -1.5% |
| 1920 | 37.02 deaths per 100 live births | -1.5% |
| 1921 | 36.47 deaths per 100 live births | -1.5% |
| 1922 | 35.92 deaths per 100 live births | -1.5% |
| 1923 | 35.37 deaths per 100 live births | -1.5% |
| 1924 | 34.83 deaths per 100 live births | -1.5% |
| 1925 | 34.3 deaths per 100 live births | -1.5% |
| 1926 | 33.77 deaths per 100 live births | -1.5% |
| 1927 | 33.04 deaths per 100 live births | -2.2% |
| 1928 | 32.41 deaths per 100 live births | -1.9% |
| 1929 | 31.7 deaths per 100 live births | -2.2% |
| 1930 | 30.99 deaths per 100 live births | -2.2% |
| 1931 | 29.98 deaths per 100 live births | -3.3% |
| 1932 | 28.99 deaths per 100 live births | -3.3% |
| 1933 | 28.02 deaths per 100 live births | -3.3% |
| 1934 | 27.18 deaths per 100 live births | -3.0% |
| 1935 | 26.26 deaths per 100 live births | -3.4% |
| 1936 | 25.36 deaths per 100 live births | -3.4% |
| 1937 | 24.49 deaths per 100 live births | -3.4% |
| 1938 | 23.64 deaths per 100 live births | -3.5% |
| 1939 | 22.81 deaths per 100 live births | -3.5% |
| 1940 | 21.75 deaths per 100 live births | -4.6% |
| 1941 | 20.81 deaths per 100 live births | -4.3% |
| 1942 | 19.81 deaths per 100 live births | -4.8% |
| 1943 | 18.85 deaths per 100 live births | -4.8% |
| 1944 | 17.93 deaths per 100 live births | -4.9% |
| 1945 | 17.03 deaths per 100 live births | -5.0% |
| 1946 | 16.23 deaths per 100 live births | -4.7% |
| 1947 | 15.39 deaths per 100 live births | -5.2% |
| 1948 | 14.58 deaths per 100 live births | -5.3% |
| 1949 | 13.79 deaths per 100 live births | -5.4% |
| 1950 | 13.03 deaths per 100 live births | -5.5% |
| 1951 | 12.9 deaths per 100 live births | -1.0% |
| 1952 | 12.65 deaths per 100 live births | -2.0% |
| 1953 | 12.4 deaths per 100 live births | -2.0% |
| 1954 | 12.16 deaths per 100 live births | -2.0% |
| 1955 | 11.91 deaths per 100 live births | -2.0% |
| 1956 | 11.67 deaths per 100 live births | -2.0% |
| 1957 | 11.44 deaths per 100 live births | -2.0% |
| 1958 | 11.2 deaths per 100 live births | -2.0% |
| 1959 | 10.97 deaths per 100 live births | -2.1% |
| 1960 | 10.74 deaths per 100 live births | -2.1% |
| 1961 | 10.52 deaths per 100 live births | -2.1% |
| 1962 | 10.29 deaths per 100 live births | -2.1% |
| 1963 | 10.07 deaths per 100 live births | -2.2% |
| 1964 | 9.85 deaths per 100 live births | -2.2% |
| 1965 | 9.63 deaths per 100 live births | -2.2% |
| 1966 | 9.42 deaths per 100 live births | -2.2% |
| 1967 | 9.21 deaths per 100 live births | -2.2% |
| 1968 | 9.01 deaths per 100 live births | -2.2% |
| 1969 | 8.81 deaths per 100 live births | -2.2% |
| 1970 | 8.62 deaths per 100 live births | -2.2% |
| 1971 | 8.56 deaths per 100 live births | -0.7% |
| 1972 | 8.35 deaths per 100 live births | -2.5% |
| 1973 | 8.16 deaths per 100 live births | -2.3% |
| 1974 | 7.97 deaths per 100 live births | -2.3% |
| 1975 | 7.81 deaths per 100 live births | -2.1% |
| 1976 | 7.65 deaths per 100 live births | -2.0% |
| 1977 | 7.52 deaths per 100 live births | -1.7% |
| 1978 | 7.37 deaths per 100 live births | -2.0% |
| 1979 | 7.22 deaths per 100 live births | -2.1% |
| 1980 | 7.02 deaths per 100 live births | -2.7% |
| 1981 | 6.81 deaths per 100 live births | -3.0% |
| 1982 | 6.58 deaths per 100 live births | -3.3% |
| 1983 | 6.36 deaths per 100 live births | -3.4% |
| 1984 | 6.14 deaths per 100 live births | -3.5% |
| 1985 | 5.92 deaths per 100 live births | -3.6% |
| 1986 | 5.7 deaths per 100 live births | -3.7% |
| 1987 | 5.5 deaths per 100 live births | -3.4% |
| 1988 | 5.32 deaths per 100 live births | -3.2% |
| 1989 | 5.19 deaths per 100 live births | -2.6% |
| 1990 | 5.11 deaths per 100 live births | -1.5% |
| 1991 | 5.08 deaths per 100 live births | -0.5% |
| 1992 | 5.11 deaths per 100 live births | +0.5% |
| 1993 | 5.17 deaths per 100 live births | +1.1% |
| 1994 | 5.21 deaths per 100 live births | +0.9% |
| 1995 | 5.19 deaths per 100 live births | -0.3% |
| 1996 | 5.1 deaths per 100 live births | -1.9% |
| 1997 | 4.93 deaths per 100 live births | -3.2% |
| 1998 | 4.71 deaths per 100 live births | -4.4% |
| 1999 | 4.47 deaths per 100 live births | -5.2% |
| 2000 | 4.21 deaths per 100 live births | -5.8% |
| 2001 | 3.96 deaths per 100 live births | -6.0% |
| 2002 | 3.72 deaths per 100 live births | -6.0% |
| 2003 | 3.51 deaths per 100 live births | -5.8% |
| 2004 | 3.3 deaths per 100 live births | -5.9% |
| 2005 | 3.1 deaths per 100 live births | -6.1% |
| 2006 | 2.89 deaths per 100 live births | -6.7% |
| 2007 | 2.68 deaths per 100 live births | -7.3% |
| 2008 | 2.47 deaths per 100 live births | -8.0% |
| 2009 | 2.25 deaths per 100 live births | -8.8% |
| 2010 | 2.04 deaths per 100 live births | -9.5% |
| 2011 | 1.83 deaths per 100 live births | -10.1% |
| 2012 | 1.63 deaths per 100 live births | -10.7% |
| 2013 | 1.45 deaths per 100 live births | -11.0% |
| 2014 | 1.3 deaths per 100 live births | -10.4% |
| 2015 | 1.19 deaths per 100 live births | -8.9% |
| 2016 | 1.1 deaths per 100 live births | -6.9% |
| 2017 | 1.05 deaths per 100 live births | -4.5% |
| 2018 | 1.03 deaths per 100 live births | -2.2% |
| 2019 | 1.02 deaths per 100 live births | -1.0% |
| 2020 | 1.01 deaths per 100 live births | -1.0% |
| 2021 | 0.9984 deaths per 100 live births | -1.3% |
| 2022 | 0.9827 deaths per 100 live births | -1.6% |
| 2023 | 0.9643 deaths per 100 live births | -1.9% |
| 2024 | 0.9437 deaths per 100 live births | -2.1% |
Kazakhstan compared with similar countries
- Kazakhstan's 0.9437 deaths per 100 live births is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1.3 deaths per 100 live births, 73% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Kazakhstan's 0.9437 deaths per 100 live births is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 0.3875 deaths per 100 live births, 2.4× the median. (52 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1800s | 49.74 deaths per 100 live births | 49.74 deaths per 100 live births | 49.74 deaths per 100 live births | 10 |
| 1810s | 49.74 deaths per 100 live births | 49.74 deaths per 100 live births | 49.74 deaths per 100 live births | 10 |
| 1820s | 49.74 deaths per 100 live births | 49.74 deaths per 100 live births | 49.74 deaths per 100 live births | 10 |
| 1830s | 49.74 deaths per 100 live births | 49.74 deaths per 100 live births | 49.74 deaths per 100 live births | 10 |
| 1840s | 49.74 deaths per 100 live births | 49.74 deaths per 100 live births | 49.74 deaths per 100 live births | 10 |
| 1850s | 49.74 deaths per 100 live births | 49.74 deaths per 100 live births | 49.74 deaths per 100 live births | 10 |
| 1860s | 51.32 deaths per 100 live births | 49.74 deaths per 100 live births | 53.73 deaths per 100 live births | 10 |
| 1870s | 52.78 deaths per 100 live births | 51.54 deaths per 100 live births | 53.57 deaths per 100 live births | 10 |
| 1880s | 49.9 deaths per 100 live births | 48.57 deaths per 100 live births | 51.24 deaths per 100 live births | 10 |
| 1890s | 47.14 deaths per 100 live births | 46.28 deaths per 100 live births | 48.28 deaths per 100 live births | 10 |
| 1900s | 45.05 deaths per 100 live births | 43.17 deaths per 100 live births | 46.9 deaths per 100 live births | 10 |
| 1910s | 40.13 deaths per 100 live births | 37.59 deaths per 100 live births | 42.81 deaths per 100 live births | 10 |
| 1920s | 34.48 deaths per 100 live births | 31.7 deaths per 100 live births | 37.02 deaths per 100 live births | 10 |
| 1930s | 26.77 deaths per 100 live births | 22.81 deaths per 100 live births | 30.99 deaths per 100 live births | 10 |
| 1940s | 17.62 deaths per 100 live births | 13.79 deaths per 100 live births | 21.75 deaths per 100 live births | 10 |
| 1950s | 12.04 deaths per 100 live births | 10.97 deaths per 100 live births | 13.03 deaths per 100 live births | 10 |
| 1960s | 9.75 deaths per 100 live births | 8.81 deaths per 100 live births | 10.74 deaths per 100 live births | 10 |
| 1970s | 7.92 deaths per 100 live births | 7.22 deaths per 100 live births | 8.62 deaths per 100 live births | 10 |
| 1980s | 6.05 deaths per 100 live births | 5.19 deaths per 100 live births | 7.02 deaths per 100 live births | 10 |
| 1990s | 5.01 deaths per 100 live births | 4.47 deaths per 100 live births | 5.21 deaths per 100 live births | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.21 deaths per 100 live births | 2.25 deaths per 100 live births | 4.21 deaths per 100 live births | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.37 deaths per 100 live births | 1.02 deaths per 100 live births | 2.04 deaths per 100 live births | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.9801 deaths per 100 live births | 0.9437 deaths per 100 live births | 1.01 deaths per 100 live births | 5 |
Countries ranked near Kazakhstan
- 128 Armenia 0.9585 deaths per 100 live births compare
- 129 Argentina 0.9514 deaths per 100 live births compare
- 130 Tonga 0.9513 deaths per 100 live births compare
- 132 Albania 0.9227 deaths per 100 live births compare
- 133 Antigua and Barbuda 0.9051 deaths per 100 live births compare
- 134 Thailand 0.8963 deaths per 100 live births compare
More health data for Kazakhstan
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.35 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.3158 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 825.8 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 660 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -1.58 % 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 0.0485 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -1.16 % 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 mortality in Kazakhstan?
- Child mortality in Kazakhstan was 0.9437 deaths per 100 live births in 2024, according to Gapminder (2015); UN Inter-agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest child mortality recorded in Kazakhstan?
- The highest recorded value was 53.73 deaths per 100 live births in 1868.
- What is the lowest child mortality recorded in Kazakhstan?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.9437 deaths per 100 live births in 2024.
- How does Kazakhstan rank for child mortality?
- Kazakhstan ranks 131st out of 203 countries with data for 2024.
- Is child mortality rising or falling in Kazakhstan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 27.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kazakhstan data come from?
- The figures come from Gapminder (2015); UN Inter-agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation (2025) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Child mortality. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Estimated share of newborns who die before reaching the age of five.