Number of child deaths unwpp in Russia
Russia: Number of child deaths unwpp was 5,935 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
5,935
Change on year
down 12.9%
World rank
70th
of 236 countries
All-time high
496,784
in 1951
All-time low
5,935
in 2023
Years of data
74
1950–2023
Number of child deaths unwpp in Russia, 1950–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Russia recorded 5,935 for number of child deaths unwpp in 2023. That is the lowest value across all 74 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 12.9% on the previous year and down 68.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of child deaths unwpp in Russia peaked at 496,784 in 1951 and was at its lowest, 5,935, in 2023.
Russia ranks 70th of 236 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Number of child deaths unwpp in Russia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 465,206 | — |
| 1951 | 496,784 | +6.8% |
| 1952 | 403,464 | -18.8% |
| 1953 | 364,788 | -9.6% |
| 1954 | 368,350 | +1.0% |
| 1955 | 307,858 | -16.4% |
| 1956 | 180,755 | -41.3% |
| 1957 | 177,555 | -1.8% |
| 1958 | 150,782 | -15.1% |
| 1959 | 148,998 | -1.2% |
| 1960 | 130,744 | -12.3% |
| 1961 | 112,972 | -13.6% |
| 1962 | 102,638 | -9.1% |
| 1963 | 91,980 | -10.4% |
| 1964 | 77,434 | -15.8% |
| 1965 | 68,680 | -11.3% |
| 1966 | 63,247 | -7.9% |
| 1967 | 59,425 | -6.0% |
| 1968 | 58,004 | -2.4% |
| 1969 | 56,219 | -3.1% |
| 1970 | 53,506 | -4.8% |
| 1971 | 51,030 | -4.6% |
| 1972 | 53,071 | +4.0% |
| 1973 | 53,682 | +1.2% |
| 1974 | 57,152 | +6.5% |
| 1975 | 60,510 | +5.9% |
| 1976 | 64,169 | +6.0% |
| 1977 | 64,015 | -0.2% |
| 1978 | 63,881 | -0.2% |
| 1979 | 61,801 | -3.3% |
| 1980 | 61,936 | +0.2% |
| 1981 | 61,968 | +0.1% |
| 1982 | 59,672 | -3.7% |
| 1983 | 61,968 | +3.8% |
| 1984 | 63,607 | +2.6% |
| 1985 | 62,009 | -2.5% |
| 1986 | 60,670 | -2.2% |
| 1987 | 59,573 | -1.8% |
| 1988 | 55,648 | -6.6% |
| 1989 | 48,729 | -12.4% |
| 1990 | 43,960 | -9.8% |
| 1991 | 40,768 | -7.3% |
| 1992 | 36,786 | -9.8% |
| 1993 | 36,028 | -2.1% |
| 1994 | 34,082 | -5.4% |
| 1995 | 32,148 | -5.7% |
| 1996 | 29,052 | -9.6% |
| 1997 | 27,592 | -5.0% |
| 1998 | 26,712 | -3.2% |
| 1999 | 26,284 | -1.6% |
| 2000 | 24,935 | -5.1% |
| 2001 | 24,605 | -1.3% |
| 2002 | 23,786 | -3.3% |
| 2003 | 22,701 | -4.6% |
| 2004 | 21,751 | -4.2% |
| 2005 | 20,307 | -6.6% |
| 2006 | 19,526 | -3.8% |
| 2007 | 19,418 | -0.6% |
| 2008 | 18,469 | -4.9% |
| 2009 | 18,067 | -2.2% |
| 2010 | 20,840 | +15.3% |
| 2011 | 17,204 | -17.4% |
| 2012 | 20,249 | +17.7% |
| 2013 | 18,793 | -7.2% |
| 2014 | 17,523 | -6.8% |
| 2015 | 15,533 | -11.4% |
| 2016 | 13,999 | -9.9% |
| 2017 | 11,723 | -16.3% |
| 2018 | 10,430 | -11.0% |
| 2019 | 9,251 | -11.3% |
| 2020 | 8,660 | -6.4% |
| 2021 | 8,445 | -2.5% |
| 2022 | 6,816 | -19.3% |
| 2023 | 5,935 | -12.9% |
Russia compared with similar countries
- Russia's 5,935 is above the median for high income countries, which is 114, 52.1× the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Russia's 5,935 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 277.5, 21.4× the median. (56 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 306,454 | 148,998 | 496,784 | 10 |
| 1960s | 82,134 | 56,219 | 130,744 | 10 |
| 1970s | 58,282 | 51,030 | 64,169 | 10 |
| 1980s | 59,578 | 48,729 | 63,607 | 10 |
| 1990s | 33,341 | 26,284 | 43,960 | 10 |
| 2000s | 21,356 | 18,067 | 24,935 | 10 |
| 2010s | 15,554 | 9,251 | 20,840 | 10 |
| 2020s | 7,464 | 5,935 | 8,660 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Russia
- 67 Turkmenistan 6,396 compare
- 68 Laos 6,366 compare
- 69 North Korea 6,203 compare
- 71 Argentina 5,245 compare
- 72 Thailand 4,873 compare
- 73 Guinea-Bissau 4,452 compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is number of child deaths unwpp in Russia?
- Number of child deaths unwpp in Russia was 5,935 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest number of child deaths unwpp recorded in Russia?
- The highest recorded value was 496,784 in 1951.
- What is the lowest number of child deaths unwpp recorded in Russia?
- The lowest recorded value was 5,935 in 2023.
- How does Russia rank for number of child deaths unwpp?
- Russia ranks 70th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is number of child deaths unwpp rising or falling in Russia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 68.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Russia data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Number of child deaths unwpp. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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