Number of infant deaths (World Health) in Russian Federation
Russian Federation: Number of infant deaths (World Health) was 5,300 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
5,300
Change on year
down 4.7%
World rank
64th
of 200 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 Russian Federation, 1959–2024
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
Russian Federation recorded 5,300 for number of infant deaths in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 66 years on record.
The figure is down 4.7% on the previous year and down 61.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of infant deaths in Russian Federation peaked at 111,768 in 1959 and was at its lowest, 5,300, in 2024.
That places Russian Federation 64th out of 200 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 (World Health) in Russian Federation, 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% |
Russian Federation compared with similar countries
- Russian Federation's 5,300 is above the median for high income countries, which is 215, 24.7× the median. (65 countries reporting)
- Russian Federation's 5,300 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 248, 21.4× the median. (52 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 Russian Federation
- 61 Peru 5,912 compare
- 62 Cambodia 5,873 compare
- 63 Dominican Republic 5,578 compare
- 65 Mauritania, Islamic Republic of 5,244 compare
- 66 Congo, Republic of 5,131 compare
- 67 Turkmenistan 4,796 compare
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- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -0.7261 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -0.5159 % change on previous year (2090)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates 1,176 (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 957 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -3.34 % 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 0.0224 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -3.3 % 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 number of infant deaths in Russian Federation?
- Number of infant deaths in Russian Federation was 5,300 in 2024, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest number of infant deaths recorded in Russian Federation?
- The highest recorded value was 111,768 in 1959.
- What is the lowest number of infant deaths recorded in Russian Federation?
- The lowest recorded value was 5,300 in 2024.
- How does Russian Federation rank for number of infant deaths?
- Russian Federation ranks 64th out of 200 countries with data for 2024.
- Is number of infant deaths rising or falling in Russian Federation?
- Over the last ten years it is down 61.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Russian Federation data come from?
- The figures come from World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as part of Number of infant deaths. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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