Infant mortality (Our World) in North Macedonia
North Macedonia: Infant mortality (Our World) was 0.2457 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
0.2457
Change on year
down 18.8%
World rank
181st
of 199 countries
All-time high
5.19
in 1981
All-time low
0.2457
in 2024
Years of data
44
1981–2024
Infant mortality in North Macedonia, 1981–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, infant mortality in North Macedonia stood at 0.2457. That is the lowest value across all 44 years on record.
The figure is down 18.8% on the previous year and down 75.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, infant mortality in North Macedonia peaked at 5.19 in 1981 and was at its lowest, 0.2457, in 2024.
North Macedonia ranks 181st of 199 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 (Our World) in North Macedonia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 5.19 | — |
| 1982 | 5.03 | -3.1% |
| 1983 | 4.83 | -4.1% |
| 1984 | 4.62 | -4.2% |
| 1985 | 4.49 | -2.8% |
| 1986 | 4.44 | -1.3% |
| 1987 | 4.3 | -3.1% |
| 1988 | 3.97 | -7.6% |
| 1989 | 3.58 | -10.0% |
| 1990 | 3.29 | -8.1% |
| 1991 | 3.15 | -4.3% |
| 1992 | 3.02 | -4.1% |
| 1993 | 2.79 | -7.4% |
| 1994 | 2.49 | -10.7% |
| 1995 | 2.2 | -11.9% |
| 1996 | 1.94 | -11.6% |
| 1997 | 1.74 | -10.2% |
| 1998 | 1.61 | -7.9% |
| 1999 | 1.51 | -6.1% |
| 2000 | 1.42 | -5.6% |
| 2001 | 1.34 | -5.6% |
| 2002 | 1.29 | -4.3% |
| 2003 | 1.26 | -2.2% |
| 2004 | 1.25 | -1.0% |
| 2005 | 1.22 | -2.2% |
| 2006 | 1.16 | -4.5% |
| 2007 | 1.09 | -6.1% |
| 2008 | 1.02 | -6.6% |
| 2009 | 0.9604 | -5.9% |
| 2010 | 0.9205 | -4.2% |
| 2011 | 0.9065 | -1.5% |
| 2012 | 0.9168 | +1.1% |
| 2013 | 0.9483 | +3.4% |
| 2014 | 0.9812 | +3.5% |
| 2015 | 0.9829 | +0.2% |
| 2016 | 0.9352 | -4.8% |
| 2017 | 0.8483 | -9.3% |
| 2018 | 0.7389 | -12.9% |
| 2019 | 0.6261 | -15.3% |
| 2020 | 0.5268 | -15.9% |
| 2021 | 0.4444 | -15.7% |
| 2022 | 0.3705 | -16.6% |
| 2023 | 0.3026 | -18.3% |
| 2024 | 0.2457 | -18.8% |
North Macedonia compared with similar countries
- North Macedonia's 0.2457 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1.16, 21% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- North Macedonia's 0.2457 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 0.3422, 72% of the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 4.49 | 3.58 | 5.19 | 9 |
| 1990s | 2.37 | 1.51 | 3.29 | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.2 | 0.9604 | 1.42 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.8805 | 0.6261 | 0.9829 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.378 | 0.2457 | 0.5268 | 5 |
Countries ranked near North Macedonia
More health data for North Macedonia
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 8 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -3.76 % 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 0.0232 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -3.76 % 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 0.025 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is infant mortality in North Macedonia?
- Infant mortality in North Macedonia was 0.2457 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest infant mortality recorded in North Macedonia?
- The highest recorded value was 5.19 in 1981.
- What is the lowest infant mortality recorded in North Macedonia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.2457 in 2024.
- How does North Macedonia rank for infant mortality?
- North Macedonia ranks 181st out of 199 countries with data for 2024.
- Is infant mortality rising or falling in North Macedonia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 75.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this North Macedonia data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Infant mortality. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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