Number of infant deaths (Our World) in Russia
Russia: Number of infant deaths (Our World) was 5,300 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
5,300
Change on year
down 4.7%
World rank
64th
of 199 countries
All-time high
111,768
in 1959
All-time low
5,300
in 2024
Years of data
66
1959–2024
Number of infant deaths in Russia, 1959–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Russia recorded 5,300 for number of infant deaths in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 66 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 4.7% on the previous year and down 61.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of infant deaths in Russia peaked at 111,768 in 1959 and was at its lowest, 5,300, in 2024.
That places Russia 64th out of 199 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Number of infant deaths (Our World) in Russia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1959 | 111,768 | — |
| 1960 | 103,762 | -7.2% |
| 1961 | 94,168 | -9.2% |
| 1962 | 82,859 | -12.0% |
| 1963 | 72,474 | -12.5% |
| 1964 | 63,373 | -12.6% |
| 1965 | 55,715 | -12.1% |
| 1966 | 50,929 | -8.6% |
| 1967 | 47,216 | -7.3% |
| 1968 | 44,131 | -6.5% |
| 1969 | 42,936 | -2.7% |
| 1970 | 43,054 | +0.3% |
| 1971 | 43,916 | +2.0% |
| 1972 | 44,907 | +2.3% |
| 1973 | 44,985 | +0.2% |
| 1974 | 45,494 | +1.1% |
| 1975 | 46,494 | +2.2% |
| 1976 | 47,215 | +1.6% |
| 1977 | 47,973 | +1.6% |
| 1978 | 48,481 | +1.1% |
| 1979 | 48,611 | +0.3% |
| 1980 | 48,613 | +0.0% |
| 1981 | 48,741 | +0.3% |
| 1982 | 49,614 | +1.8% |
| 1983 | 51,470 | +3.7% |
| 1984 | 51,374 | -0.2% |
| 1985 | 49,262 | -4.1% |
| 1986 | 48,430 | -1.7% |
| 1987 | 47,765 | -1.4% |
| 1988 | 44,806 | -6.2% |
| 1989 | 40,575 | -9.4% |
| 1990 | 36,805 | -9.3% |
| 1991 | 33,496 | -9.0% |
| 1992 | 30,174 | -9.9% |
| 1993 | 26,800 | -11.2% |
| 1994 | 25,223 | -5.9% |
| 1995 | 24,872 | -1.4% |
| 1996 | 23,765 | -4.5% |
| 1997 | 22,493 | -5.4% |
| 1998 | 21,700 | -3.5% |
| 1999 | 20,660 | -4.8% |
| 2000 | 19,559 | -5.3% |
| 2001 | 19,026 | -2.7% |
| 2002 | 18,808 | -1.1% |
| 2003 | 18,614 | -1.0% |
| 2004 | 17,897 | -3.9% |
| 2005 | 16,467 | -8.0% |
| 2006 | 15,194 | -7.7% |
| 2007 | 14,940 | -1.7% |
| 2008 | 15,138 | +1.3% |
| 2009 | 15,108 | -0.2% |
| 2010 | 14,969 | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 14,787 | -1.2% |
| 2012 | 14,843 | +0.4% |
| 2013 | 14,587 | -1.7% |
| 2014 | 13,774 | -5.6% |
| 2015 | 12,762 | -7.3% |
| 2016 | 11,503 | -9.9% |
| 2017 | 9,865 | -14.2% |
| 2018 | 8,444 | -14.4% |
| 2019 | 7,456 | -11.7% |
| 2020 | 6,774 | -9.1% |
| 2021 | 6,391 | -5.7% |
| 2022 | 5,960 | -6.7% |
| 2023 | 5,560 | -6.7% |
| 2024 | 5,300 | -4.7% |
Russia compared with similar countries
- Russia's 5,300 is above the median for high income countries, which is 215, 24.7× the median. (65 countries reporting)
- Russia's 5,300 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 261, 20.3× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 111,768 | 111,768 | 111,768 | 1 |
| 1960s | 65,756 | 42,936 | 103,762 | 10 |
| 1970s | 46,113 | 43,054 | 48,611 | 10 |
| 1980s | 48,065 | 40,575 | 51,470 | 10 |
| 1990s | 26,599 | 20,660 | 36,805 | 10 |
| 2000s | 17,075 | 14,940 | 19,559 | 10 |
| 2010s | 12,299 | 7,456 | 14,969 | 10 |
| 2020s | 5,997 | 5,300 | 6,774 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Russia
- 61 Peru 5,912 compare
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- 67 Turkmenistan 4,796 compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is number of infant deaths in Russia?
- Number of infant deaths in Russia was 5,300 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest number of infant deaths recorded in Russia?
- The highest recorded value was 111,768 in 1959.
- What is the lowest number of infant deaths recorded in Russia?
- The lowest recorded value was 5,300 in 2024.
- How does Russia rank for number of infant deaths?
- Russia ranks 64th out of 199 countries with data for 2024.
- Is number of infant deaths rising or falling in Russia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 61.5%. 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 infant deaths. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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