Infant deaths in Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan: Infant deaths was 1,535 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Infant deaths in Azerbaijan, 1983–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for infant deaths in Azerbaijan is 1,535, measured in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 42 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 8.3% on the previous year and down 64.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, infant deaths in Azerbaijan peaked at 16,000 in 1986 and was at its lowest, 1,535, in 2024.
Azerbaijan ranks 97th of 201 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.
Infant deaths in Azerbaijan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 15,695 | — |
| 1984 | 15,855 | +1.0% |
| 1985 | 15,982 | +0.8% |
| 1986 | 16,000 | +0.1% |
| 1987 | 15,912 | -0.5% |
| 1988 | 15,825 | -0.5% |
| 1989 | 15,751 | -0.5% |
| 1990 | 15,594 | -1.0% |
| 1991 | 15,346 | -1.6% |
| 1992 | 14,924 | -2.7% |
| 1993 | 14,318 | -4.1% |
| 1994 | 13,176 | -8.0% |
| 1995 | 11,756 | -10.8% |
| 1996 | 10,536 | -10.4% |
| 1997 | 9,931 | -5.7% |
| 1998 | 9,323 | -6.1% |
| 1999 | 8,279 | -11.2% |
| 2000 | 7,531 | -9.0% |
| 2001 | 6,809 | -9.6% |
| 2002 | 6,164 | -9.5% |
| 2003 | 5,812 | -5.7% |
| 2004 | 6,190 | +6.5% |
| 2005 | 6,493 | +4.9% |
| 2006 | 6,264 | -3.5% |
| 2007 | 5,945 | -5.1% |
| 2008 | 5,508 | -7.4% |
| 2009 | 5,040 | -8.5% |
| 2010 | 4,818 | -4.4% |
| 2011 | 4,747 | -1.5% |
| 2012 | 4,725 | -0.5% |
| 2013 | 4,606 | -2.5% |
| 2014 | 4,282 | -7.0% |
| 2015 | 3,909 | -8.7% |
| 2016 | 3,516 | -10.1% |
| 2017 | 3,153 | -10.3% |
| 2018 | 2,845 | -9.8% |
| 2019 | 2,577 | -9.4% |
| 2020 | 2,298 | -10.8% |
| 2021 | 2,042 | -11.1% |
| 2022 | 1,837 | -10.0% |
| 2023 | 1,674 | -8.9% |
| 2024 | 1,535 | -8.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 15,860 | 15,695 | 16,000 | 7 |
| 1990s | 12,318 | 8,279 | 15,594 | 10 |
| 2000s | 6,176 | 5,040 | 7,531 | 10 |
| 2010s | 3,918 | 2,577 | 4,818 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,877 | 1,535 | 2,298 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Azerbaijan
More health data for Azerbaijan
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.12 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -0.1127 % change on previous year (2090)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates 1,241 (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 264 (2100)
- Population ages 0-14, total, annual growth rate -2.38 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, total, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, total, per capita 0.212 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 15-64, female, annual growth rate 0.2322 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 15-64, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 15-64, female, per capita 0.3556 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is infant deaths in Azerbaijan?
- Infant deaths in Azerbaijan was 1,535 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest infant deaths recorded in Azerbaijan?
- The highest recorded value was 16,000 in 1986.
- What is the lowest infant deaths recorded in Azerbaijan?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,535 in 2024.
- How does Azerbaijan rank for infant deaths?
- Azerbaijan ranks 97th out of 201 countries with data for 2024.
- Is infant deaths rising or falling in Azerbaijan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 64.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Azerbaijan data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Infant deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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