Mortality rate 1-59 months in Albania
Albania: Mortality rate 1-59 months was 2.46 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
2.46
Change on year
down 0.9%
World rank
151st
of 200 countries
All-time high
66.75
in 1979
All-time low
2.26
in 2020
Years of data
46
1979–2024
Mortality rate 1-59 months in Albania, 1979–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for mortality rate 1-59 months in Albania is 2.46, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 0.9% on the previous year and down 39.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, mortality rate 1-59 months in Albania peaked at 66.75 in 1979 and was at its lowest, 2.26, in 2020.
That places Albania 151st out of 200 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Mortality rate 1-59 months in Albania, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 66.75 | — |
| 1980 | 60.8 | -8.9% |
| 1981 | 55.73 | -8.3% |
| 1982 | 51.17 | -8.2% |
| 1983 | 47.08 | -8.0% |
| 1984 | 43.4 | -7.8% |
| 1985 | 40.04 | -7.8% |
| 1986 | 36.95 | -7.7% |
| 1987 | 34.26 | -7.3% |
| 1988 | 31.97 | -6.7% |
| 1989 | 30.1 | -5.9% |
| 1990 | 28.35 | -5.8% |
| 1991 | 26.73 | -5.7% |
| 1992 | 25.25 | -5.5% |
| 1993 | 23.91 | -5.3% |
| 1994 | 22.63 | -5.3% |
| 1995 | 21.34 | -5.7% |
| 1996 | 20.02 | -6.2% |
| 1997 | 18.68 | -6.7% |
| 1998 | 17.41 | -6.8% |
| 1999 | 16.19 | -7.0% |
| 2000 | 15.04 | -7.1% |
| 2001 | 13.96 | -7.2% |
| 2002 | 12.88 | -7.7% |
| 2003 | 11.74 | -8.8% |
| 2004 | 10.59 | -9.8% |
| 2005 | 9.52 | -10.1% |
| 2006 | 8.61 | -9.6% |
| 2007 | 7.93 | -7.8% |
| 2008 | 7.53 | -5.1% |
| 2009 | 7.18 | -4.6% |
| 2010 | 6.67 | -7.2% |
| 2011 | 5.94 | -11.0% |
| 2012 | 5.19 | -12.6% |
| 2013 | 4.58 | -11.9% |
| 2014 | 4.06 | -11.2% |
| 2015 | 3.57 | -12.2% |
| 2016 | 3.08 | -13.8% |
| 2017 | 2.66 | -13.4% |
| 2018 | 2.4 | -10.1% |
| 2019 | 2.27 | -5.2% |
| 2020 | 2.26 | -0.4% |
| 2021 | 2.35 | +3.8% |
| 2022 | 2.45 | +4.2% |
| 2023 | 2.48 | +1.6% |
| 2024 | 2.46 | -0.9% |
Albania compared with similar countries
- Albania's 2.46 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 5.5, 45% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Albania's 2.46 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1.57, 1.6× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 66.75 | 66.75 | 66.75 | 1 |
| 1980s | 43.15 | 30.1 | 60.8 | 10 |
| 1990s | 22.05 | 16.19 | 28.35 | 10 |
| 2000s | 10.5 | 7.18 | 15.04 | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.04 | 2.27 | 6.67 | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.4 | 2.26 | 2.48 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Albania
- 148 Montserrat 2.8 compare
- 149 Anguilla 2.52 compare
- 150 Bosnia and Herzegovina 2.48 compare
- 152 Serbia 2.43 compare
- 153 United Arab Emirates 2.42 compare
- 154 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 2.32 compare
More health data for Albania
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -0.287 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 2,085 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 12 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -2.99 % 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 0.024 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -3.15 % 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 mortality rate 1-59 months in Albania?
- Mortality rate 1-59 months in Albania was 2.46 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest mortality rate 1-59 months recorded in Albania?
- The highest recorded value was 66.75 in 1979.
- What is the lowest mortality rate 1-59 months recorded in Albania?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.26 in 2020.
- How does Albania rank for mortality rate 1-59 months?
- Albania ranks 151st out of 200 countries with data for 2024.
- Is mortality rate 1-59 months rising or falling in Albania?
- Over the last ten years it is down 39.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Albania data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Mortality rate 1-59 months. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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