Child mortality rate (aged 1-4 years) in North Macedonia
North Macedonia: Child mortality rate was 0.3469 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
0.3469
Change on year
down 18.3%
World rank
195th
of 200 countries
All-time high
5.12
in 1981
All-time low
0.3469
in 2024
Years of data
44
1981–2024
Child mortality rate in North Macedonia, 1981–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2024, child mortality rate in North Macedonia stood at 0.3469. That is the lowest value across all 44 years on record.
That represents a change of down 18.3% on the previous year and down 73.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, child mortality rate in North Macedonia peaked at 5.12 in 1981 and was at its lowest, 0.3469, in 2024.
North Macedonia ranks 195th of 200 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Child mortality rate in North Macedonia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 5.12 | — |
| 1982 | 5.04 | -1.6% |
| 1983 | 4.91 | -2.7% |
| 1984 | 4.77 | -2.8% |
| 1985 | 4.71 | -1.2% |
| 1986 | 4.73 | +0.4% |
| 1987 | 4.65 | -1.6% |
| 1988 | 4.35 | -6.4% |
| 1989 | 3.97 | -8.8% |
| 1990 | 3.7 | -6.7% |
| 1991 | 3.6 | -2.8% |
| 1992 | 3.51 | -2.5% |
| 1993 | 3.29 | -6.2% |
| 1994 | 2.97 | -9.6% |
| 1995 | 2.65 | -11.0% |
| 1996 | 2.37 | -10.7% |
| 1997 | 2.14 | -9.3% |
| 1998 | 1.99 | -7.1% |
| 1999 | 1.89 | -5.4% |
| 2000 | 1.79 | -4.9% |
| 2001 | 1.7 | -5.0% |
| 2002 | 1.64 | -3.8% |
| 2003 | 1.61 | -1.7% |
| 2004 | 1.6 | -0.7% |
| 2005 | 1.57 | -2.0% |
| 2006 | 1.5 | -4.3% |
| 2007 | 1.41 | -5.9% |
| 2008 | 1.32 | -6.4% |
| 2009 | 1.25 | -5.7% |
| 2010 | 1.2 | -3.9% |
| 2011 | 1.19 | -1.2% |
| 2012 | 1.2 | +1.6% |
| 2013 | 1.25 | +4.0% |
| 2014 | 1.3 | +3.9% |
| 2015 | 1.31 | +0.8% |
| 2016 | 1.25 | -4.4% |
| 2017 | 1.14 | -8.8% |
| 2018 | 1 | -12.3% |
| 2019 | 0.8538 | -14.9% |
| 2020 | 0.7235 | -15.3% |
| 2021 | 0.6148 | -15.0% |
| 2022 | 0.5169 | -15.9% |
| 2023 | 0.4248 | -17.8% |
| 2024 | 0.3469 | -18.3% |
North Macedonia compared with similar countries
- North Macedonia's 0.3469 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1.62, 21% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- North Macedonia's 0.3469 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 0.5847, 59% of the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 4.69 | 3.97 | 5.12 | 9 |
| 1990s | 2.81 | 1.89 | 3.7 | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.54 | 1.25 | 1.79 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.17 | 0.8538 | 1.31 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.5254 | 0.3469 | 0.7235 | 5 |
Countries ranked near North Macedonia
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- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -3.76 % 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 0.0232 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -3.76 % 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 rate in North Macedonia?
- Child mortality rate in North Macedonia was 0.3469 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest child mortality rate recorded in North Macedonia?
- The highest recorded value was 5.12 in 1981.
- What is the lowest child mortality rate recorded in North Macedonia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.3469 in 2024.
- How does North Macedonia rank for child mortality rate?
- North Macedonia ranks 195th out of 200 countries with data for 2024.
- Is child mortality rate rising or falling in North Macedonia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 73.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this North Macedonia data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Child mortality rate (aged 1-4 years). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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