Child mortality vs electoral democracy in Romania
Romania: Child mortality vs electoral democracy was 0.7311 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
0.7311
Change on year
up 6.4%
World rank
142nd
of 199 countries
All-time high
10.14
in 1955
All-time low
0.6414
in 2021
Years of data
70
1955–2024
Child mortality vs electoral democracy in Romania, 1955–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for child mortality vs electoral democracy in Romania is 0.7311, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 6.4% on the previous year and down 25.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, child mortality vs electoral democracy in Romania peaked at 10.14 in 1955 and was at its lowest, 0.6414, in 2021.
Romania ranks 142nd of 199 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 vs electoral democracy in Romania, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1955 | 10.14 | — |
| 1956 | 9.98 | -1.5% |
| 1957 | 9.85 | -1.3% |
| 1958 | 9.66 | -1.9% |
| 1959 | 9.35 | -3.2% |
| 1960 | 8.8 | -5.9% |
| 1961 | 7.96 | -9.5% |
| 1962 | 7.01 | -12.0% |
| 1963 | 6.13 | -12.5% |
| 1964 | 5.5 | -10.3% |
| 1965 | 5.29 | -3.7% |
| 1966 | 5.67 | +7.2% |
| 1967 | 6.37 | +12.3% |
| 1968 | 6.69 | +5.0% |
| 1969 | 6.24 | -6.7% |
| 1970 | 5.53 | -11.4% |
| 1971 | 5.01 | -9.4% |
| 1972 | 4.71 | -6.0% |
| 1973 | 4.53 | -3.8% |
| 1974 | 4.39 | -3.0% |
| 1975 | 4.25 | -3.2% |
| 1976 | 4.07 | -4.3% |
| 1977 | 3.88 | -4.7% |
| 1978 | 3.74 | -3.5% |
| 1979 | 3.67 | -1.9% |
| 1980 | 3.59 | -2.2% |
| 1981 | 3.44 | -4.1% |
| 1982 | 3.26 | -5.2% |
| 1983 | 3.13 | -4.0% |
| 1984 | 3.09 | -1.2% |
| 1985 | 3.15 | +1.9% |
| 1986 | 3.3 | +4.8% |
| 1987 | 3.46 | +4.8% |
| 1988 | 3.48 | +0.6% |
| 1989 | 3.31 | -4.9% |
| 1990 | 3.09 | -6.7% |
| 1991 | 2.95 | -4.7% |
| 1992 | 2.87 | -2.5% |
| 1993 | 2.82 | -1.8% |
| 1994 | 2.76 | -2.1% |
| 1995 | 2.7 | -2.1% |
| 1996 | 2.65 | -1.9% |
| 1997 | 2.58 | -2.5% |
| 1998 | 2.46 | -4.7% |
| 1999 | 2.29 | -6.9% |
| 2000 | 2.14 | -6.7% |
| 2001 | 2.06 | -3.9% |
| 2002 | 2.02 | -1.7% |
| 2003 | 1.99 | -1.6% |
| 2004 | 1.93 | -3.2% |
| 2005 | 1.82 | -5.5% |
| 2006 | 1.67 | -8.1% |
| 2007 | 1.52 | -9.3% |
| 2008 | 1.39 | -8.4% |
| 2009 | 1.3 | -6.3% |
| 2010 | 1.24 | -4.9% |
| 2011 | 1.18 | -4.6% |
| 2012 | 1.12 | -4.9% |
| 2013 | 1.06 | -5.8% |
| 2014 | 0.987 | -6.8% |
| 2015 | 0.9151 | -7.3% |
| 2016 | 0.8488 | -7.2% |
| 2017 | 0.7885 | -7.1% |
| 2018 | 0.7322 | -7.1% |
| 2019 | 0.6831 | -6.7% |
| 2020 | 0.6504 | -4.8% |
| 2021 | 0.6414 | -1.4% |
| 2022 | 0.6556 | +2.2% |
| 2023 | 0.6873 | +4.8% |
| 2024 | 0.7311 | +6.4% |
Romania compared with similar countries
- Romania's 0.7311 is above the median for high income countries, which is 0.4653, 1.6× the median. (65 countries reporting)
- Romania's 0.7311 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 0.3866, 1.9× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 9.8 | 9.35 | 10.14 | 5 |
| 1960s | 6.57 | 5.29 | 8.8 | 10 |
| 1970s | 4.38 | 3.67 | 5.53 | 10 |
| 1980s | 3.32 | 3.09 | 3.59 | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.72 | 2.29 | 3.09 | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.78 | 1.3 | 2.14 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.9556 | 0.6831 | 1.24 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.6732 | 0.6414 | 0.7311 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Romania
More health data for Romania
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -2.59 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -0.0845 % change on previous year (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 113 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -1.62 % 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 0.0235 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -1.52 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per capita 0.0248 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is child mortality vs electoral democracy in Romania?
- Child mortality vs electoral democracy in Romania was 0.7311 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest child mortality vs electoral democracy recorded in Romania?
- The highest recorded value was 10.14 in 1955.
- What is the lowest child mortality vs electoral democracy recorded in Romania?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.6414 in 2021.
- How does Romania rank for child mortality vs electoral democracy?
- Romania ranks 142nd out of 199 countries with data for 2024.
- Is child mortality vs electoral democracy rising or falling in Romania?
- Over the last ten years it is down 25.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Romania data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Child mortality vs electoral democracy. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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