Mortality rate 1-59 months in North Macedonia
North Macedonia: Mortality rate 1-59 months was 1.74 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
1.74
Change on year
down 14.5%
World rank
165th
of 200 countries
All-time high
35.69
in 1982
All-time low
1.74
in 2024
Years of data
43
1982–2024
Mortality rate 1-59 months in North Macedonia, 1982–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
North Macedonia recorded 1.74 for mortality rate 1-59 months in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 43 years on record.
The figure is down 14.5% on the previous year and down 46.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, mortality rate 1-59 months in North Macedonia peaked at 35.69 in 1982 and was at its lowest, 1.74, in 2024.
North Macedonia ranks 165th of 200 countries on this measure, 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 North Macedonia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1982 | 35.69 | — |
| 1983 | 33.49 | -6.2% |
| 1984 | 31.36 | -6.4% |
| 1985 | 30.14 | -3.9% |
| 1986 | 29.65 | -1.6% |
| 1987 | 28.38 | -4.3% |
| 1988 | 25.34 | -10.7% |
| 1989 | 21.84 | -13.8% |
| 1990 | 19.61 | -10.2% |
| 1991 | 18.9 | -3.6% |
| 1992 | 18.22 | -3.6% |
| 1993 | 16.72 | -8.2% |
| 1994 | 14.56 | -12.9% |
| 1995 | 12.23 | -16.0% |
| 1996 | 10.2 | -16.7% |
| 1997 | 8.68 | -14.8% |
| 1998 | 7.74 | -10.9% |
| 1999 | 7.2 | -7.0% |
| 2000 | 6.88 | -4.4% |
| 2001 | 6.58 | -4.3% |
| 2002 | 6.19 | -6.0% |
| 2003 | 5.7 | -7.8% |
| 2004 | 5.22 | -8.5% |
| 2005 | 4.78 | -8.5% |
| 2006 | 4.38 | -8.4% |
| 2007 | 4.05 | -7.4% |
| 2008 | 3.83 | -5.4% |
| 2009 | 3.68 | -3.9% |
| 2010 | 3.58 | -2.9% |
| 2011 | 3.51 | -1.8% |
| 2012 | 3.45 | -1.9% |
| 2013 | 3.36 | -2.6% |
| 2014 | 3.25 | -3.3% |
| 2015 | 3.08 | -5.0% |
| 2016 | 2.89 | -6.1% |
| 2017 | 2.76 | -4.7% |
| 2018 | 2.7 | -2.2% |
| 2019 | 2.65 | -1.7% |
| 2020 | 2.58 | -2.6% |
| 2021 | 2.48 | -3.9% |
| 2022 | 2.3 | -7.2% |
| 2023 | 2.04 | -11.4% |
| 2024 | 1.74 | -14.5% |
North Macedonia compared with similar countries
- North Macedonia's 1.74 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 5.5, 32% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- North Macedonia's 1.74 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1.57, 1.1× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 29.48 | 21.84 | 35.69 | 8 |
| 1990s | 13.4 | 7.2 | 19.61 | 10 |
| 2000s | 5.13 | 3.68 | 6.88 | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.12 | 2.65 | 3.58 | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.23 | 1.74 | 2.58 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is mortality rate 1-59 months in North Macedonia?
- Mortality rate 1-59 months in North Macedonia was 1.74 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest mortality rate 1-59 months recorded in North Macedonia?
- The highest recorded value was 35.69 in 1982.
- What is the lowest mortality rate 1-59 months recorded in North Macedonia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.74 in 2024.
- How does North Macedonia rank for mortality rate 1-59 months?
- North Macedonia ranks 165th out of 200 countries with data for 2024.
- Is mortality rate 1-59 months rising or falling in North Macedonia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 46.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this North Macedonia 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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