Number of infant deaths gho in Russia
Russia: Number of infant deaths gho was 4,812 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
4,812
Change on year
down 9.4%
World rank
70th
of 199 countries
All-time high
111,727
in 1959
All-time low
4,812
in 2023
Years of data
65
1959–2023
Number of infant deaths gho in Russia, 1959–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for number of infant deaths gho in Russia is 4,812, measured in 2023. That is the lowest value across all 65 years on record.
That represents a change of down 9.4% on the previous year and down 67.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of infant deaths gho in Russia peaked at 111,727 in 1959 and was at its lowest, 4,812, in 2023.
Russia ranks 70th 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 gho in Russia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1959 | 111,727 | — |
| 1960 | 103,711 | -7.2% |
| 1961 | 94,191 | -9.2% |
| 1962 | 82,884 | -12.0% |
| 1963 | 72,524 | -12.5% |
| 1964 | 63,375 | -12.6% |
| 1965 | 55,707 | -12.1% |
| 1966 | 50,916 | -8.6% |
| 1967 | 47,168 | -7.4% |
| 1968 | 44,119 | -6.5% |
| 1969 | 42,915 | -2.7% |
| 1970 | 43,024 | +0.3% |
| 1971 | 43,902 | +2.0% |
| 1972 | 44,894 | +2.3% |
| 1973 | 45,011 | +0.3% |
| 1974 | 45,539 | +1.2% |
| 1975 | 46,538 | +2.2% |
| 1976 | 47,218 | +1.5% |
| 1977 | 47,965 | +1.6% |
| 1978 | 48,480 | +1.1% |
| 1979 | 48,601 | +0.2% |
| 1980 | 48,608 | +0.0% |
| 1981 | 48,770 | +0.3% |
| 1982 | 49,666 | +1.8% |
| 1983 | 51,460 | +3.6% |
| 1984 | 51,298 | -0.3% |
| 1985 | 49,213 | -4.1% |
| 1986 | 48,432 | -1.6% |
| 1987 | 47,773 | -1.4% |
| 1988 | 44,840 | -6.1% |
| 1989 | 40,612 | -9.4% |
| 1990 | 36,811 | -9.4% |
| 1991 | 33,447 | -9.1% |
| 1992 | 30,131 | -9.9% |
| 1993 | 26,794 | -11.1% |
| 1994 | 25,203 | -5.9% |
| 1995 | 24,834 | -1.5% |
| 1996 | 23,752 | -4.4% |
| 1997 | 22,516 | -5.2% |
| 1998 | 21,724 | -3.5% |
| 1999 | 20,668 | -4.9% |
| 2000 | 19,552 | -5.4% |
| 2001 | 19,018 | -2.7% |
| 2002 | 18,785 | -1.2% |
| 2003 | 18,585 | -1.1% |
| 2004 | 17,870 | -3.8% |
| 2005 | 16,455 | -7.9% |
| 2006 | 15,193 | -7.7% |
| 2007 | 14,926 | -1.8% |
| 2008 | 15,111 | +1.2% |
| 2009 | 15,097 | -0.1% |
| 2010 | 14,963 | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 14,762 | -1.3% |
| 2012 | 14,825 | +0.4% |
| 2013 | 14,619 | -1.4% |
| 2014 | 13,843 | -5.3% |
| 2015 | 12,849 | -7.2% |
| 2016 | 11,606 | -9.7% |
| 2017 | 9,952 | -14.3% |
| 2018 | 8,452 | -15.1% |
| 2019 | 7,331 | -13.3% |
| 2020 | 6,471 | -11.7% |
| 2021 | 5,893 | -8.9% |
| 2022 | 5,309 | -9.9% |
| 2023 | 4,812 | -9.4% |
Russia compared with similar countries
- Russia's 4,812 is above the median for high income countries, which is 209, 23.0× the median. (65 countries reporting)
- Russia's 4,812 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 266, 18.1× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 111,727 | 111,727 | 111,727 | 1 |
| 1960s | 65,751 | 42,915 | 103,711 | 10 |
| 1970s | 46,117 | 43,024 | 48,601 | 10 |
| 1980s | 48,067 | 40,612 | 51,460 | 10 |
| 1990s | 26,588 | 20,668 | 36,811 | 10 |
| 2000s | 17,059 | 14,926 | 19,552 | 10 |
| 2010s | 12,320 | 7,331 | 14,963 | 10 |
| 2020s | 5,621 | 4,812 | 6,471 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Russia
- 67 Congo 5,175 compare
- 68 Turkmenistan 5,027 compare
- 69 North Korea 4,989 compare
- 71 Thailand 4,790 compare
- 72 Argentina 4,082 compare
- 73 Kazakhstan 3,130 compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is number of infant deaths gho in Russia?
- Number of infant deaths gho in Russia was 4,812 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest number of infant deaths gho recorded in Russia?
- The highest recorded value was 111,727 in 1959.
- What is the lowest number of infant deaths gho recorded in Russia?
- The lowest recorded value was 4,812 in 2023.
- How does Russia rank for number of infant deaths gho?
- Russia ranks 70th out of 199 countries with data for 2023.
- Is number of infant deaths gho rising or falling in Russia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 67.1%. 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 gho. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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