Child mortality rate in Estonia
Estonia: Child mortality rate was 0.2% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
0.2%
Change on year
down 17.8%
World rank
232nd
of 236 countries
All-time high
5.5%
in 1950
All-time low
0.2%
in 2020
Years of data
74
1950–2023
Child mortality rate in Estonia, 1950–2023
Source: UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in % of children.
Analysis
The most recent figure for child mortality rate in Estonia is 0.2%, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 17.8% on the previous year and down 36.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, child mortality rate in Estonia peaked at 5.5% in 1950 and was at its lowest, 0.2%, in 2020.
Estonia ranks 232nd of 236 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 Estonia, year by year
| Year | % of children | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 5.5% | — |
| 1951 | 5.2% | -5.6% |
| 1952 | 4.9% | -5.6% |
| 1953 | 4.6% | -5.5% |
| 1954 | 4.4% | -5.6% |
| 1955 | 4.1% | -5.6% |
| 1956 | 3.9% | -5.7% |
| 1957 | 3.6% | -5.7% |
| 1958 | 3.8% | +3.9% |
| 1959 | 3.7% | -3.1% |
| 1960 | 3.7% | +1.7% |
| 1961 | 3.3% | -10.9% |
| 1962 | 3.0% | -10.4% |
| 1963 | 3.0% | +0.2% |
| 1964 | 3.0% | +1.3% |
| 1965 | 2.5% | -17.2% |
| 1966 | 2.4% | -3.4% |
| 1967 | 2.3% | -3.8% |
| 1968 | 2.3% | +0.6% |
| 1969 | 2.2% | -7.5% |
| 1970 | 2.2% | +3.8% |
| 1971 | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| 1972 | 2.0% | -8.6% |
| 1973 | 2.0% | +1.1% |
| 1974 | 2.2% | +9.5% |
| 1975 | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| 1976 | 2.2% | +0.6% |
| 1977 | 2.3% | +3.0% |
| 1978 | 2.1% | -7.1% |
| 1979 | 2.3% | +8.2% |
| 1980 | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| 1981 | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| 1982 | 2.1% | -6.3% |
| 1983 | 2.1% | +1.0% |
| 1984 | 1.8% | -12.9% |
| 1985 | 1.8% | -1.3% |
| 1986 | 1.9% | +5.0% |
| 1987 | 2.0% | +2.5% |
| 1988 | 1.7% | -15.5% |
| 1989 | 1.9% | +13.4% |
| 1990 | 1.6% | -14.6% |
| 1991 | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| 1992 | 1.9% | +23.0% |
| 1993 | 1.8% | -10.1% |
| 1994 | 1.7% | -5.7% |
| 1995 | 1.9% | +14.2% |
| 1996 | 1.2% | -35.5% |
| 1997 | 1.2% | +2.3% |
| 1998 | 1.2% | -1.8% |
| 1999 | 1.3% | +3.5% |
| 2000 | 1.1% | -12.5% |
| 2001 | 1.1% | -2.3% |
| 2002 | 0.8% | -29.3% |
| 2003 | 0.9% | +18.0% |
| 2004 | 0.8% | -12.0% |
| 2005 | 0.7% | -7.6% |
| 2006 | 0.6% | -19.2% |
| 2007 | 0.6% | +9.6% |
| 2008 | 0.6% | -6.4% |
| 2009 | 0.4% | -26.3% |
| 2010 | 0.5% | +7.0% |
| 2011 | 0.3% | -36.2% |
| 2012 | 0.5% | +47.1% |
| 2013 | 0.3% | -28.4% |
| 2014 | 0.4% | +16.5% |
| 2015 | 0.3% | -8.7% |
| 2016 | 0.3% | -17.2% |
| 2017 | 0.3% | +8.2% |
| 2018 | 0.3% | -14.4% |
| 2019 | 0.2% | -15.4% |
| 2020 | 0.2% | -10.2% |
| 2021 | 0.3% | +45.5% |
| 2022 | 0.2% | -14.7% |
| 2023 | 0.2% | -17.8% |
Estonia compared with similar countries
- Estonia's 0.2% is below the median for high income countries, which is 0.6%, 37% of the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Estonia's 0.2% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 0.4%, 49% of the median. (56 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 4.4% | 3.6% | 5.5% | 10 |
| 1960s | 2.8% | 2.2% | 3.7% | 10 |
| 1970s | 2.2% | 2.0% | 2.3% | 10 |
| 1980s | 2.0% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.9% | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.1% | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Estonia
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- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.021 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -6.34 % change on previous year (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is child mortality rate in Estonia?
- Child mortality rate in Estonia was 0.2% in 2023, according to UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest child mortality rate recorded in Estonia?
- The highest recorded value was 5.5% in 1950.
- What is the lowest child mortality rate recorded in Estonia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.2% in 2020.
- How does Estonia rank for child mortality rate?
- Estonia ranks 232nd out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is child mortality rate rising or falling in Estonia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 36.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Estonia data come from?
- The figures come from UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Child mortality rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Share of children who die before reaching the age of 5.