Infant deaths in Republic of Moldova
Republic of Moldova: Infant deaths was 490 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
490
Change on year
up 1.7%
World rank
121st
of 201 countries
All-time high
3,775
in 1974
All-time low
482
in 2023
Years of data
53
1972–2024
Infant deaths in Republic of Moldova, 1972–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2024, infant deaths in Republic of Moldova stood at 490.
The figure is up 1.7% on the previous year and down 30.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, infant deaths in Republic of Moldova peaked at 3,775 in 1974 and was at its lowest, 482, in 2023.
Republic of Moldova ranks 121st 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 Republic of Moldova, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 3,725 | — |
| 1973 | 3,750 | +0.7% |
| 1974 | 3,775 | +0.7% |
| 1975 | 3,766 | -0.2% |
| 1976 | 3,723 | -1.1% |
| 1977 | 3,666 | -1.5% |
| 1978 | 3,601 | -1.8% |
| 1979 | 3,568 | -0.9% |
| 1980 | 3,542 | -0.7% |
| 1981 | 3,510 | -0.9% |
| 1982 | 3,487 | -0.7% |
| 1983 | 3,504 | +0.5% |
| 1984 | 3,505 | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 3,396 | -3.1% |
| 1986 | 3,266 | -3.8% |
| 1987 | 3,162 | -3.2% |
| 1988 | 2,950 | -6.7% |
| 1989 | 2,655 | -10.0% |
| 1990 | 2,451 | -7.7% |
| 1991 | 2,346 | -4.3% |
| 1992 | 2,306 | -1.7% |
| 1993 | 2,298 | -0.3% |
| 1994 | 2,253 | -2.0% |
| 1995 | 2,143 | -4.9% |
| 1996 | 1,988 | -7.2% |
| 1997 | 1,930 | -2.9% |
| 1998 | 1,815 | -6.0% |
| 1999 | 1,589 | -12.5% |
| 2000 | 1,400 | -11.9% |
| 2001 | 1,244 | -11.1% |
| 2002 | 1,115 | -10.4% |
| 2003 | 1,025 | -8.1% |
| 2004 | 983 | -4.1% |
| 2005 | 940 | -4.4% |
| 2006 | 887 | -5.6% |
| 2007 | 856 | -3.5% |
| 2008 | 846 | -1.2% |
| 2009 | 847 | +0.1% |
| 2010 | 827 | -2.4% |
| 2011 | 776 | -6.2% |
| 2012 | 734 | -5.4% |
| 2013 | 697 | -5.0% |
| 2014 | 701 | +0.6% |
| 2015 | 715 | +2.0% |
| 2016 | 690 | -3.5% |
| 2017 | 644 | -6.7% |
| 2018 | 602 | -6.5% |
| 2019 | 573 | -4.8% |
| 2020 | 544 | -5.1% |
| 2021 | 519 | -4.6% |
| 2022 | 489 | -5.8% |
| 2023 | 482 | -1.4% |
| 2024 | 490 | +1.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 3,697 | 3,568 | 3,775 | 8 |
| 1980s | 3,298 | 2,655 | 3,542 | 10 |
| 1990s | 2,112 | 1,589 | 2,451 | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,014 | 846 | 1,400 | 10 |
| 2010s | 695.9 | 573 | 827 | 10 |
| 2020s | 504.8 | 482 | 544 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Republic of Moldova
- 118 Netherlands 577 compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is infant deaths in Republic of Moldova?
- Infant deaths in Republic of Moldova was 490 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest infant deaths recorded in Republic of Moldova?
- The highest recorded value was 3,775 in 1974.
- What is the lowest infant deaths recorded in Republic of Moldova?
- The lowest recorded value was 482 in 2023.
- How does Republic of Moldova rank for infant deaths?
- Republic of Moldova ranks 121st out of 201 countries with data for 2024.
- Is infant deaths rising or falling in Republic of Moldova?
- Over the last ten years it is down 30.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Republic of Moldova 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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