Infant mortality by NUTS 2 region in Romania
Romania: Infant mortality by NUTS 2 region was 952 Number in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
952 Number
Change on year
up 5.7%
World rank
7th
of 49 countries
All-time high
8,471 Number
in 1990
All-time low
901 Number
in 2023
Years of data
35
1990–2024
Infant mortality by NUTS 2 region in Romania, 1990–2024
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Number.
Analysis
The most recent figure for infant mortality by nuts 2 region in Romania is 952 Number, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 5.7% on the previous year and down 41.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, infant mortality by nuts 2 region in Romania peaked at 8,471 Number in 1990 and was at its lowest, 901 Number, in 2023.
That places Romania 7th out of 49 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Infant mortality by NUTS 2 region in Romania, year by year
| Year | Number | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 8,471 Number | — |
| 1991 | 6,258 Number | -26.1% |
| 1992 | 6,080 Number | -2.8% |
| 1993 | 5,822 Number | -4.2% |
| 1994 | 5,894 Number | +1.2% |
| 1995 | 5,027 Number | -14.7% |
| 1996 | 5,158 Number | +2.6% |
| 1997 | 5,209 Number | +1.0% |
| 1998 | 4,868 Number | -6.5% |
| 1999 | 4,360 Number | -10.4% |
| 2000 | 4,370 Number | +0.2% |
| 2001 | 4,057 Number | -7.2% |
| 2002 | 3,648 Number | -10.1% |
| 2003 | 3,546 Number | -2.8% |
| 2004 | 3,640 Number | +2.7% |
| 2005 | 3,310 Number | -9.1% |
| 2006 | 3,052 Number | -7.8% |
| 2007 | 2,574 Number | -15.7% |
| 2008 | 2,434 Number | -5.4% |
| 2009 | 2,250 Number | -7.6% |
| 2010 | 2,078 Number | -7.6% |
| 2011 | 1,850 Number | -11.0% |
| 2012 | 1,812 Number | -2.1% |
| 2013 | 1,677 Number | -7.5% |
| 2014 | 1,632 Number | -2.7% |
| 2015 | 1,507 Number | -7.7% |
| 2016 | 1,398 Number | -7.2% |
| 2017 | 1,368 Number | -2.1% |
| 2018 | 1,226 Number | -10.4% |
| 2019 | 1,151 Number | -6.1% |
| 2020 | 1,104 Number | -4.1% |
| 2021 | 1,014 Number | -8.2% |
| 2022 | 1,021 Number | +0.7% |
| 2023 | 901 Number | -11.8% |
| 2024 | 952 Number | +5.7% |
Romania compared with similar countries
- Romania's 952 Number is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 236 Number, 4.0× the median. (35 countries reporting)
- Romania's 952 Number is above the median for high income countries, which is 237 Number, 4.0× the median. (32 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5,715 Number | 4,360 Number | 8,471 Number | 10 |
| 2000s | 3,288 Number | 2,250 Number | 4,370 Number | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,570 Number | 1,151 Number | 2,078 Number | 10 |
| 2020s | 998.4 Number | 901 Number | 1,104 Number | 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)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,419 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 113 deaths (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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is infant mortality by nuts 2 region in Romania?
- Infant mortality by nuts 2 region in Romania was 952 Number in 2024, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest infant mortality by nuts 2 region recorded in Romania?
- The highest recorded value was 8,471 Number in 1990.
- What is the lowest infant mortality by nuts 2 region recorded in Romania?
- The lowest recorded value was 901 Number in 2023.
- How does Romania rank for infant mortality by nuts 2 region?
- Romania ranks 7th out of 49 countries with data for 2024.
- Is infant mortality by nuts 2 region rising or falling in Romania?
- Over the last ten years it is down 41.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Romania data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Infant mortality by NUTS 2 region. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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