Deaths age 1-59 months in Eastern Europe and Central Asia
Eastern Europe and Central Asia: Deaths age 1-59 months was 28,930 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Deaths age 1-59 months in Eastern Europe and Central Asia, 1990–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for deaths age 1-59 months in Eastern Europe and Central Asia is 28,930, measured in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 35 years on record.
That represents a change of down 15.8% on the previous year and down 33.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, deaths age 1-59 months in Eastern Europe and Central Asia peaked at 192,957 in 1990 and was at its lowest, 28,930, in 2024.
That places Eastern Europe and Central Asia 24th out of 33 groups 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.
Deaths age 1-59 months in Eastern Europe and Central Asia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 192,957 | — |
| 1991 | 183,710 | -4.8% |
| 1992 | 179,630 | -2.2% |
| 1993 | 171,476 | -4.5% |
| 1994 | 159,266 | -7.1% |
| 1995 | 150,663 | -5.4% |
| 1996 | 140,599 | -6.7% |
| 1997 | 128,774 | -8.4% |
| 1998 | 118,786 | -7.8% |
| 1999 | 108,864 | -8.4% |
| 2000 | 98,033 | -9.9% |
| 2001 | 88,768 | -9.5% |
| 2002 | 81,126 | -8.6% |
| 2003 | 74,693 | -7.9% |
| 2004 | 68,883 | -7.8% |
| 2005 | 64,933 | -5.7% |
| 2006 | 60,097 | -7.4% |
| 2007 | 56,879 | -5.4% |
| 2008 | 55,189 | -3.0% |
| 2009 | 54,018 | -2.1% |
| 2010 | 51,850 | -4.0% |
| 2011 | 49,289 | -4.9% |
| 2012 | 46,616 | -5.4% |
| 2013 | 45,434 | -2.5% |
| 2014 | 43,522 | -4.2% |
| 2015 | 42,081 | -3.3% |
| 2016 | 40,109 | -4.7% |
| 2017 | 38,178 | -4.8% |
| 2018 | 35,680 | -6.5% |
| 2019 | 34,282 | -3.9% |
| 2020 | 32,856 | -4.2% |
| 2021 | 31,817 | -3.2% |
| 2022 | 31,432 | -1.2% |
| 2023 | 34,353 | +9.3% |
| 2024 | 28,930 | -15.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 153,472 | 108,864 | 192,957 | 10 |
| 2000s | 70,262 | 54,018 | 98,033 | 10 |
| 2010s | 42,704 | 34,282 | 51,850 | 10 |
| 2020s | 31,878 | 28,930 | 34,353 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Eastern Europe and Central Asia
- 21 China 31,076 compare
- 22 Guinea 29,750 compare
- 23 Afghanistan 28,339 compare
- 24 South Africa 26,720 compare
- 25 Kenya 26,719 compare
- 26 Philippines 23,624 compare
- 27 Yemen 23,361 compare
More health data for Eastern Europe and Central Asia
- Neonatal deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024), annual growth rate -4.46 % change on previous year (2024)
- Under-five deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024), annual growth rate -10.47 % change on previous year (2024)
- Infant deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024), annual growth rate -6.59 % change on previous year (2024)
- Mortality rate 1-59 months 5.47 (2024)
- Under-five deaths 58,004 (2024)
- Child Mortality rate age 1-4 1.68 (2024)
- Infant mortality rate 9.4 (2024)
- Infant deaths 48,834 (2024)
- Under-five mortality rate 11.06 (2024)
- Child deaths age 1 to 4 9,170 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is deaths age 1-59 months in Eastern Europe and Central Asia?
- Deaths age 1-59 months in Eastern Europe and Central Asia was 28,930 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest deaths age 1-59 months recorded in Eastern Europe and Central Asia?
- The highest recorded value was 192,957 in 1990.
- What is the lowest deaths age 1-59 months recorded in Eastern Europe and Central Asia?
- The lowest recorded value was 28,930 in 2024.
- How does Eastern Europe and Central Asia rank for deaths age 1-59 months?
- Eastern Europe and Central Asia ranks 24th out of 33 groups with data for 2024.
- Is deaths age 1-59 months rising or falling in Eastern Europe and Central Asia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 33.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Eastern Europe and Central Asia data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Deaths age 1-59 months (UN IGME estimate, 2024). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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