Infant mortality rate (UN IGME estimate, 2024) in Russia
Russia: Infant mortality rate (UN IGME estimate, 2024) was 4.13 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
4.13
Change on year
down 2.3%
World rank
159th
of 201 countries
All-time high
41.75
in 1958
All-time low
4.13
in 2024
Years of data
67
1958–2024
Infant mortality rate in Russia, 1958–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for infant mortality rate in Russia is 4.13, measured in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 67 years on record.
The figure is down 2.3% on the previous year and down 42.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, infant mortality rate in Russia peaked at 41.75 in 1958 and was at its lowest, 4.13, in 2024.
Russia ranks 159th of 201 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Infant mortality rate (UN IGME estimate, 2024) in Russia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1958 | 41.75 | — |
| 1959 | 38.91 | -6.8% |
| 1960 | 36.31 | -6.7% |
| 1961 | 33.89 | -6.7% |
| 1962 | 31.76 | -6.3% |
| 1963 | 29.86 | -6.0% |
| 1964 | 28.23 | -5.4% |
| 1965 | 26.85 | -4.9% |
| 1966 | 25.68 | -4.3% |
| 1967 | 24.73 | -3.7% |
| 1968 | 23.94 | -3.2% |
| 1969 | 23.34 | -2.5% |
| 1970 | 22.86 | -2.0% |
| 1971 | 22.49 | -1.6% |
| 1972 | 22.23 | -1.2% |
| 1973 | 22.03 | -0.9% |
| 1974 | 21.91 | -0.5% |
| 1975 | 21.86 | -0.2% |
| 1976 | 21.86 | +0.0% |
| 1977 | 21.87 | +0.0% |
| 1978 | 21.86 | -0.0% |
| 1979 | 21.79 | -0.3% |
| 1980 | 21.64 | -0.7% |
| 1981 | 21.42 | -1.0% |
| 1982 | 21.16 | -1.2% |
| 1983 | 20.87 | -1.4% |
| 1984 | 20.51 | -1.7% |
| 1985 | 20.02 | -2.4% |
| 1986 | 19.43 | -2.9% |
| 1987 | 18.8 | -3.3% |
| 1988 | 18.18 | -3.3% |
| 1989 | 17.71 | -2.6% |
| 1990 | 17.46 | -1.4% |
| 1991 | 17.43 | -0.2% |
| 1992 | 17.55 | +0.7% |
| 1993 | 17.72 | +1.0% |
| 1994 | 17.84 | +0.6% |
| 1995 | 17.77 | -0.4% |
| 1996 | 17.52 | -1.4% |
| 1997 | 17.18 | -2.0% |
| 1998 | 16.76 | -2.4% |
| 1999 | 16.23 | -3.1% |
| 2000 | 15.57 | -4.1% |
| 2001 | 14.76 | -5.2% |
| 2002 | 13.86 | -6.1% |
| 2003 | 12.9 | -6.9% |
| 2004 | 11.95 | -7.4% |
| 2005 | 11.05 | -7.5% |
| 2006 | 10.24 | -7.3% |
| 2007 | 9.55 | -6.8% |
| 2008 | 8.99 | -5.9% |
| 2009 | 8.58 | -4.6% |
| 2010 | 8.32 | -3.0% |
| 2011 | 8.14 | -2.2% |
| 2012 | 7.92 | -2.7% |
| 2013 | 7.59 | -4.2% |
| 2014 | 7.14 | -5.9% |
| 2015 | 6.6 | -7.6% |
| 2016 | 6.03 | -8.6% |
| 2017 | 5.52 | -8.4% |
| 2018 | 5.11 | -7.4% |
| 2019 | 4.8 | -6.0% |
| 2020 | 4.59 | -4.4% |
| 2021 | 4.44 | -3.2% |
| 2022 | 4.33 | -2.5% |
| 2023 | 4.23 | -2.3% |
| 2024 | 4.13 | -2.3% |
Russia compared with similar countries
- Russia's 4.13 is above the median for high income countries, which is 3.61, 1.1× the median. (65 countries reporting)
- Russia's 4.13 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 3.42, 1.2× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 40.33 | 38.91 | 41.75 | 2 |
| 1960s | 28.46 | 23.34 | 36.31 | 10 |
| 1970s | 22.08 | 21.79 | 22.86 | 10 |
| 1980s | 19.97 | 17.71 | 21.64 | 10 |
| 1990s | 17.35 | 16.23 | 17.84 | 10 |
| 2000s | 11.74 | 8.58 | 15.57 | 10 |
| 2010s | 6.72 | 4.8 | 8.32 | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.35 | 4.13 | 4.59 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Russia
More health data for Russia
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -0.7261 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -0.5159 % change on previous year (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 957 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -3.34 % 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 0.0224 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -3.3 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per capita 0.0237 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is infant mortality rate in Russia?
- Infant mortality rate in Russia was 4.13 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest infant mortality rate recorded in Russia?
- The highest recorded value was 41.75 in 1958.
- What is the lowest infant mortality rate recorded in Russia?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.13 in 2024.
- How does Russia rank for infant mortality rate?
- Russia ranks 159th out of 201 countries with data for 2024.
- Is infant mortality rate rising or falling in Russia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 42.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Russia data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Infant mortality rate (UN IGME estimate, 2024). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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