Child mortality rate in Russia

Russia: Child mortality rate was 1.04 in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
1.04
Change on year
down 2.0%
World rank
138th
of 200 countries
All-time high
11.1
in 1958
All-time low
1.04
in 2024
Years of data
67
1958–2024

Child mortality rate in Russia, 1958–2024

02.557.510195819912024

Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

Russia recorded 1.04 for child mortality rate in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 67 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.0% on the previous year and down 40.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, child mortality rate in Russia peaked at 11.1 in 1958 and was at its lowest, 1.04, in 2024.

That places Russia 138th out of 200 countries with data for 2024, 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 10.73 10.35 11.1 2
1960s 7.59 6.26 9.66 10
1970s 5.93 5.81 6.14 10
1980s 5.12 4.35 5.75 10
1990s 4.21 4.01 4.29 10
2000s 2.98 2.19 3.87 10
2010s 1.67 1.19 2.11 10
2020s 1.09 1.04 1.14 5

Countries ranked near Russia

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  2. 136 Suriname 1.05 compare
  3. 137 Qatar 1.05 compare
  4. 139 Iran (Islamic Republic of) 1.02 compare
  5. 140 Morocco 1.02 compare
  6. 141 United Arab Emirates 1.01 compare

See the full ranking of 249 places β†’

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All data for Russia β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is child mortality rate in Russia?
Child mortality rate in Russia was 1.04 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
What is the highest child mortality rate recorded in Russia?
The highest recorded value was 11.1 in 1958.
What is the lowest child mortality rate recorded in Russia?
The lowest recorded value was 1.04 in 2024.
How does Russia rank for child mortality rate?
Russia ranks 138th out of 200 countries with data for 2024.
Is child mortality rate rising or falling in Russia?
Over the last ten years it is down 40.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Russia 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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Indicator
Child mortality rate (aged 1-4 years)
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
249 places, 14,941 data points, 1930–2024
Last refreshed