Number of infant deaths in Republic of Moldova
Republic of Moldova: Number of infant deaths was 438.0% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
438.0%
Change on year
down 3.1%
World rank
122nd
of 199 countries
All-time high
3,777.0%
in 1974
All-time low
438.0%
in 2023
Years of data
52
1972–2023
Number of infant deaths in Republic of Moldova, 1972–2023
Source: World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
Republic of Moldova recorded 438.0% for number of infant deaths in 2023. That is the lowest value across all 52 years on record.
The figure is down 3.1% on the previous year and down 37.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of infant deaths in Republic of Moldova peaked at 3,777.0% in 1974 and was at its lowest, 438.0%, in 2023.
That places Republic of Moldova 122nd out of 199 countries with data for 2023, 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 in Republic of Moldova, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 3,729.0% | — |
| 1973 | 3,756.0% | +0.7% |
| 1974 | 3,777.0% | +0.6% |
| 1975 | 3,762.0% | -0.4% |
| 1976 | 3,720.0% | -1.1% |
| 1977 | 3,665.0% | -1.5% |
| 1978 | 3,600.0% | -1.8% |
| 1979 | 3,565.0% | -1.0% |
| 1980 | 3,531.0% | -1.0% |
| 1981 | 3,496.0% | -1.0% |
| 1982 | 3,474.0% | -0.6% |
| 1983 | 3,481.0% | +0.2% |
| 1984 | 3,487.0% | +0.2% |
| 1985 | 3,385.0% | -2.9% |
| 1986 | 3,258.0% | -3.8% |
| 1987 | 3,152.0% | -3.3% |
| 1988 | 2,941.0% | -6.7% |
| 1989 | 2,647.0% | -10.0% |
| 1990 | 2,452.0% | -7.4% |
| 1991 | 2,349.0% | -4.2% |
| 1992 | 2,305.0% | -1.9% |
| 1993 | 2,300.0% | -0.2% |
| 1994 | 2,257.0% | -1.9% |
| 1995 | 2,143.0% | -5.1% |
| 1996 | 1,987.0% | -7.3% |
| 1997 | 1,929.0% | -2.9% |
| 1998 | 1,814.0% | -6.0% |
| 1999 | 1,589.0% | -12.4% |
| 2000 | 1,399.0% | -12.0% |
| 2001 | 1,244.0% | -11.1% |
| 2002 | 1,117.0% | -10.2% |
| 2003 | 1,026.0% | -8.1% |
| 2004 | 986.0% | -3.9% |
| 2005 | 943.0% | -4.4% |
| 2006 | 894.0% | -5.2% |
| 2007 | 862.0% | -3.6% |
| 2008 | 851.0% | -1.3% |
| 2009 | 852.0% | +0.1% |
| 2010 | 834.0% | -2.1% |
| 2011 | 786.0% | -5.8% |
| 2012 | 743.0% | -5.5% |
| 2013 | 703.0% | -5.4% |
| 2014 | 705.0% | +0.3% |
| 2015 | 714.0% | +1.3% |
| 2016 | 686.0% | -3.9% |
| 2017 | 637.0% | -7.1% |
| 2018 | 590.0% | -7.4% |
| 2019 | 556.0% | -5.8% |
| 2020 | 521.0% | -6.3% |
| 2021 | 488.0% | -6.3% |
| 2022 | 452.0% | -7.4% |
| 2023 | 438.0% | -3.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 3,696.8% | 3,565.0% | 3,777.0% | 8 |
| 1980s | 3,285.2% | 2,647.0% | 3,531.0% | 10 |
| 1990s | 2,112.5% | 1,589.0% | 2,452.0% | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,017.4% | 851.0% | 1,399.0% | 10 |
| 2010s | 695.4% | 556.0% | 834.0% | 10 |
| 2020s | 474.8% | 438.0% | 521.0% | 4 |
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More health data for Republic of Moldova
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.2486 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,492 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 29 deaths (2100)
- Population ages 0-14, female, annual growth rate -3.3 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, female, per capita 0.0949 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, male, annual growth rate -2.72 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, male, per capita 0.1004 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is number of infant deaths in Republic of Moldova?
- Number of infant deaths in Republic of Moldova was 438.0% in 2023, according to World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest number of infant deaths recorded in Republic of Moldova?
- The highest recorded value was 3,777.0% in 1974.
- What is the lowest number of infant deaths recorded in Republic of Moldova?
- The lowest recorded value was 438.0% in 2023.
- How does Republic of Moldova rank for number of infant deaths?
- Republic of Moldova ranks 122nd out of 199 countries with data for 2023.
- Is number of infant deaths rising or falling in Republic of Moldova?
- Over the last ten years it is down 37.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Republic of Moldova data come from?
- The figures come from World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing 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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The number of infants dying before reaching one year of age.