Infant deaths in Mongolia
Mongolia: Infant deaths was 717 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
717
Change on year
down 4.4%
World rank
116th
of 201 countries
All-time high
6,238
in 1984
All-time low
717
in 2024
Years of data
44
1981–2024
Infant deaths in Mongolia, 1981–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for infant deaths in Mongolia is 717, measured in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 44 years on record.
The figure is down 4.4% on the previous year and down 43.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, infant deaths in Mongolia peaked at 6,238 in 1984 and was at its lowest, 717, in 2024.
That places Mongolia 116th out of 201 countries 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.
Infant deaths in Mongolia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 6,125 | — |
| 1982 | 6,162 | +0.6% |
| 1983 | 6,210 | +0.8% |
| 1984 | 6,238 | +0.5% |
| 1985 | 6,225 | -0.2% |
| 1986 | 6,129 | -1.5% |
| 1987 | 5,991 | -2.3% |
| 1988 | 5,843 | -2.5% |
| 1989 | 5,640 | -3.5% |
| 1990 | 5,399 | -4.3% |
| 1991 | 5,071 | -6.1% |
| 1992 | 4,600 | -9.3% |
| 1993 | 4,078 | -11.3% |
| 1994 | 3,693 | -9.4% |
| 1995 | 3,480 | -5.8% |
| 1996 | 3,296 | -5.3% |
| 1997 | 3,057 | -7.3% |
| 1998 | 2,799 | -8.4% |
| 1999 | 2,585 | -7.6% |
| 2000 | 2,400 | -7.2% |
| 2001 | 2,204 | -8.2% |
| 2002 | 1,984 | -10.0% |
| 2003 | 1,768 | -10.9% |
| 2004 | 1,594 | -9.8% |
| 2005 | 1,474 | -7.5% |
| 2006 | 1,425 | -3.3% |
| 2007 | 1,436 | +0.8% |
| 2008 | 1,460 | +1.7% |
| 2009 | 1,447 | -0.9% |
| 2010 | 1,352 | -6.6% |
| 2011 | 1,267 | -6.3% |
| 2012 | 1,258 | -0.7% |
| 2013 | 1,282 | +1.9% |
| 2014 | 1,277 | -0.4% |
| 2015 | 1,232 | -3.5% |
| 2016 | 1,164 | -5.5% |
| 2017 | 1,077 | -7.5% |
| 2018 | 1,006 | -6.6% |
| 2019 | 964 | -4.2% |
| 2020 | 914 | -5.2% |
| 2021 | 849 | -7.1% |
| 2022 | 792 | -6.7% |
| 2023 | 750 | -5.3% |
| 2024 | 717 | -4.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 6,063 | 5,640 | 6,238 | 9 |
| 1990s | 3,806 | 2,585 | 5,399 | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,719 | 1,425 | 2,400 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,188 | 964 | 1,352 | 10 |
| 2020s | 804.4 | 717 | 914 | 5 |
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More health data for Mongolia
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.56 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.6056 % change on previous year (2090)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates 847.3 (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 63 (2100)
- Population ages 65 and above, female, annual growth rate 7.16 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 65 and above, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 65 and above, female, per capita 0.0332 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 65 and above, male, annual growth rate 6.84 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 65 and above, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 65 and above, male, per capita 0.0211 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is infant deaths in Mongolia?
- Infant deaths in Mongolia was 717 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest infant deaths recorded in Mongolia?
- The highest recorded value was 6,238 in 1984.
- What is the lowest infant deaths recorded in Mongolia?
- The lowest recorded value was 717 in 2024.
- How does Mongolia rank for infant deaths?
- Mongolia ranks 116th out of 201 countries with data for 2024.
- Is infant deaths rising or falling in Mongolia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 43.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mongolia 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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