Number of infant deaths (United Nations) in Serbia
Serbia: Number of infant deaths (United Nations) was 272 deaths in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
272 deaths
Change on year
down 1.1%
World rank
134th
of 199 countries
All-time high
3,503 deaths
in 1985
All-time low
272 deaths
in 2024
Years of data
40
1985–2024
Number of infant deaths in Serbia, 1985–2024
Source: United Nations Inter-agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in deaths.
Analysis
The most recent figure for number of infant deaths in Serbia is 272 deaths, measured in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 40 years on record.
That represents a change of down 1.1% on the previous year and down 30.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of infant deaths in Serbia peaked at 3,503 deaths in 1985 and was at its lowest, 272 deaths, in 2024.
Serbia ranks 134th of 199 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 infant deaths (United Nations) in Serbia, year by year
| Year | deaths | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 3,503 deaths | — |
| 1986 | 3,315 deaths | -5.4% |
| 1987 | 3,110 deaths | -6.2% |
| 1988 | 2,838 deaths | -8.7% |
| 1989 | 2,509 deaths | -11.6% |
| 1990 | 2,210 deaths | -11.9% |
| 1991 | 1,995 deaths | -9.7% |
| 1992 | 1,832 deaths | -8.2% |
| 1993 | 1,681 deaths | -8.2% |
| 1994 | 1,516 deaths | -9.8% |
| 1995 | 1,337 deaths | -11.8% |
| 1996 | 1,162 deaths | -13.1% |
| 1997 | 1,008 deaths | -13.3% |
| 1998 | 895 deaths | -11.2% |
| 1999 | 828 deaths | -7.5% |
| 2000 | 786 deaths | -5.1% |
| 2001 | 749 deaths | -4.7% |
| 2002 | 709 deaths | -5.3% |
| 2003 | 661 deaths | -6.8% |
| 2004 | 605 deaths | -8.5% |
| 2005 | 549 deaths | -9.3% |
| 2006 | 506 deaths | -7.8% |
| 2007 | 479 deaths | -5.3% |
| 2008 | 465 deaths | -2.9% |
| 2009 | 458 deaths | -1.5% |
| 2010 | 455 deaths | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 444 deaths | -2.4% |
| 2012 | 430 deaths | -3.2% |
| 2013 | 411 deaths | -4.4% |
| 2014 | 390 deaths | -5.1% |
| 2015 | 371 deaths | -4.9% |
| 2016 | 352 deaths | -5.1% |
| 2017 | 337 deaths | -4.3% |
| 2018 | 325 deaths | -3.6% |
| 2019 | 314 deaths | -3.4% |
| 2020 | 300 deaths | -4.5% |
| 2021 | 288 deaths | -4.0% |
| 2022 | 282 deaths | -2.1% |
| 2023 | 275 deaths | -2.5% |
| 2024 | 272 deaths | -1.1% |
Serbia compared with similar countries
- Serbia's 272 deaths is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1,252 deaths, 22% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Serbia's 272 deaths is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 261 deaths, 1.0× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 3,055 deaths | 2,509 deaths | 3,503 deaths | 5 |
| 1990s | 1,446 deaths | 828 deaths | 2,210 deaths | 10 |
| 2000s | 596.7 deaths | 458 deaths | 786 deaths | 10 |
| 2010s | 382.9 deaths | 314 deaths | 455 deaths | 10 |
| 2020s | 283.4 deaths | 272 deaths | 300 deaths | 5 |
Countries ranked near Serbia
- 131 Bulgaria 288 deaths compare
- 132 Switzerland 285 deaths compare
- 133 Slovak Republic 275 deaths compare
- 135 Trinidad and Tobago 271 deaths compare
- 136 Hungary 261 deaths compare
- 137 New Zealand 238 deaths compare
More health data for Serbia
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -5.26 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -0.3584 % change on previous year (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 18 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -2.67 % 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 0.022 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -1.67 % 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 0.0231 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is number of infant deaths in Serbia?
- Number of infant deaths in Serbia was 272 deaths in 2024, according to United Nations Inter-agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest number of infant deaths recorded in Serbia?
- The highest recorded value was 3,503 deaths in 1985.
- What is the lowest number of infant deaths recorded in Serbia?
- The lowest recorded value was 272 deaths in 2024.
- How does Serbia rank for number of infant deaths?
- Serbia ranks 134th out of 199 countries with data for 2024.
- Is number of infant deaths rising or falling in Serbia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 30.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Serbia data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Inter-agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation (2025) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Number of infant deaths. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Estimated number of deaths of children aged under 1 .