Number of infant deaths (World Health) in Slovak Republic
Slovak Republic: Number of infant deaths (World Health) was 275 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
275
Change on year
up 0.7%
World rank
133rd
of 200 countries
All-time high
8,686
in 1951
All-time low
273
in 2023
Years of data
74
1951–2024
Number of infant deaths in Slovak Republic, 1951–2024
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
Slovak Republic recorded 275 for number of infant deaths in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.7% on the previous year and down 8.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of infant deaths in Slovak Republic peaked at 8,686 in 1951 and was at its lowest, 273, in 2023.
That places Slovak Republic 133rd 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 Slovak Republic, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1951 | 8,686 | — |
| 1952 | 7,476 | -13.9% |
| 1953 | 6,388 | -14.6% |
| 1954 | 5,481 | -14.2% |
| 1955 | 4,825 | -12.0% |
| 1956 | 4,321 | -10.4% |
| 1957 | 3,853 | -10.8% |
| 1958 | 3,398 | -11.8% |
| 1959 | 2,981 | -12.3% |
| 1960 | 2,721 | -8.7% |
| 1961 | 2,565 | -5.7% |
| 1962 | 2,391 | -6.8% |
| 1963 | 2,316 | -3.1% |
| 1964 | 2,298 | -0.8% |
| 1965 | 2,223 | -3.3% |
| 1966 | 2,129 | -4.2% |
| 1967 | 2,024 | -4.9% |
| 1968 | 1,946 | -3.9% |
| 1969 | 1,962 | +0.8% |
| 1970 | 2,010 | +2.4% |
| 1971 | 2,045 | +1.7% |
| 1972 | 2,117 | +3.5% |
| 1973 | 2,213 | +4.5% |
| 1974 | 2,296 | +3.8% |
| 1975 | 2,303 | +0.3% |
| 1976 | 2,266 | -1.6% |
| 1977 | 2,212 | -2.4% |
| 1978 | 2,136 | -3.4% |
| 1979 | 2,055 | -3.8% |
| 1980 | 1,919 | -6.6% |
| 1981 | 1,777 | -7.4% |
| 1982 | 1,681 | -5.4% |
| 1983 | 1,601 | -4.8% |
| 1984 | 1,513 | -5.5% |
| 1985 | 1,423 | -5.9% |
| 1986 | 1,323 | -7.0% |
| 1987 | 1,215 | -8.2% |
| 1988 | 1,133 | -6.7% |
| 1989 | 1,060 | -6.4% |
| 1990 | 1,002 | -5.5% |
| 1991 | 954 | -4.8% |
| 1992 | 886 | -7.1% |
| 1993 | 819 | -7.6% |
| 1994 | 737 | -10.0% |
| 1995 | 644 | -12.6% |
| 1996 | 583 | -9.5% |
| 1997 | 545 | -6.5% |
| 1998 | 508 | -6.8% |
| 1999 | 474 | -6.7% |
| 2000 | 444 | -6.3% |
| 2001 | 411 | -7.4% |
| 2002 | 384 | -6.6% |
| 2003 | 375 | -2.3% |
| 2004 | 374 | -0.3% |
| 2005 | 371 | -0.8% |
| 2006 | 358 | -3.5% |
| 2007 | 344 | -3.9% |
| 2008 | 341 | -0.9% |
| 2009 | 348 | +2.1% |
| 2010 | 345 | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 335 | -2.9% |
| 2012 | 321 | -4.2% |
| 2013 | 306 | -4.7% |
| 2014 | 300 | -2.0% |
| 2015 | 291 | -3.0% |
| 2016 | 287 | -1.4% |
| 2017 | 289 | +0.7% |
| 2018 | 287 | -0.7% |
| 2019 | 284 | -1.0% |
| 2020 | 283 | -0.4% |
| 2021 | 285 | +0.7% |
| 2022 | 279 | -2.1% |
| 2023 | 273 | -2.2% |
| 2024 | 275 | +0.7% |
Slovak Republic compared with similar countries
- Slovak Republic's 275 is above the median for high income countries, which is 215, 1.3× the median. (65 countries reporting)
- Slovak Republic's 275 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 248, 1.1× the median. (52 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 5,268 | 2,981 | 8,686 | 9 |
| 1960s | 2,258 | 1,946 | 2,721 | 10 |
| 1970s | 2,165 | 2,010 | 2,303 | 10 |
| 1980s | 1,464 | 1,060 | 1,919 | 10 |
| 1990s | 715.2 | 474 | 1,002 | 10 |
| 2000s | 375 | 341 | 444 | 10 |
| 2010s | 304.5 | 284 | 345 | 10 |
| 2020s | 279 | 273 | 285 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Slovak Republic
- 130 Armenia, Republic of 301 compare
- 131 Bulgaria 288 compare
- 132 Switzerland 285 compare
- 134 Serbia, Republic of 272 compare
- 135 Trinidad and Tobago 271 compare
- 136 Hungary 261 compare
More health data for Slovak Republic
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -0.9332 % change on previous year (2090)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates 1,433 (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 28 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -3.48 % 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 0.0234 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -3.33 % 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 Slovak Republic?
- Number of infant deaths in Slovak Republic was 275 in 2024, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest number of infant deaths recorded in Slovak Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 8,686 in 1951.
- What is the lowest number of infant deaths recorded in Slovak Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 273 in 2023.
- How does Slovak Republic rank for number of infant deaths?
- Slovak Republic ranks 133rd out of 200 countries with data for 2024.
- Is number of infant deaths rising or falling in Slovak Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is down 8.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Slovak Republic 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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