Number of infant deaths in Russian Federation
Russian Federation: Number of infant deaths was 4,812.0% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
4,812.0%
Change on year
down 9.4%
World rank
70th
of 199 countries
All-time high
111,727.0%
in 1959
All-time low
4,812.0%
in 2023
Years of data
65
1959–2023
Number of infant deaths in Russian Federation, 1959–2023
Source: World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for number of infant deaths in Russian Federation is 4,812.0%, 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 in Russian Federation peaked at 111,727.0% in 1959 and was at its lowest, 4,812.0%, in 2023.
Russian Federation 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 in Russian Federation, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1959 | 111,727.0% | — |
| 1960 | 103,711.0% | -7.2% |
| 1961 | 94,191.0% | -9.2% |
| 1962 | 82,884.0% | -12.0% |
| 1963 | 72,524.0% | -12.5% |
| 1964 | 63,375.0% | -12.6% |
| 1965 | 55,707.0% | -12.1% |
| 1966 | 50,916.0% | -8.6% |
| 1967 | 47,168.0% | -7.4% |
| 1968 | 44,119.0% | -6.5% |
| 1969 | 42,915.0% | -2.7% |
| 1970 | 43,024.0% | +0.3% |
| 1971 | 43,902.0% | +2.0% |
| 1972 | 44,894.0% | +2.3% |
| 1973 | 45,011.0% | +0.3% |
| 1974 | 45,539.0% | +1.2% |
| 1975 | 46,538.0% | +2.2% |
| 1976 | 47,218.0% | +1.5% |
| 1977 | 47,965.0% | +1.6% |
| 1978 | 48,480.0% | +1.1% |
| 1979 | 48,601.0% | +0.2% |
| 1980 | 48,608.0% | +0.0% |
| 1981 | 48,770.0% | +0.3% |
| 1982 | 49,666.0% | +1.8% |
| 1983 | 51,460.0% | +3.6% |
| 1984 | 51,298.0% | -0.3% |
| 1985 | 49,213.0% | -4.1% |
| 1986 | 48,432.0% | -1.6% |
| 1987 | 47,773.0% | -1.4% |
| 1988 | 44,840.0% | -6.1% |
| 1989 | 40,612.0% | -9.4% |
| 1990 | 36,811.0% | -9.4% |
| 1991 | 33,447.0% | -9.1% |
| 1992 | 30,131.0% | -9.9% |
| 1993 | 26,794.0% | -11.1% |
| 1994 | 25,203.0% | -5.9% |
| 1995 | 24,834.0% | -1.5% |
| 1996 | 23,752.0% | -4.4% |
| 1997 | 22,516.0% | -5.2% |
| 1998 | 21,724.0% | -3.5% |
| 1999 | 20,668.0% | -4.9% |
| 2000 | 19,552.0% | -5.4% |
| 2001 | 19,018.0% | -2.7% |
| 2002 | 18,785.0% | -1.2% |
| 2003 | 18,585.0% | -1.1% |
| 2004 | 17,870.0% | -3.8% |
| 2005 | 16,455.0% | -7.9% |
| 2006 | 15,193.0% | -7.7% |
| 2007 | 14,926.0% | -1.8% |
| 2008 | 15,111.0% | +1.2% |
| 2009 | 15,097.0% | -0.1% |
| 2010 | 14,963.0% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 14,762.0% | -1.3% |
| 2012 | 14,825.0% | +0.4% |
| 2013 | 14,619.0% | -1.4% |
| 2014 | 13,843.0% | -5.3% |
| 2015 | 12,849.0% | -7.2% |
| 2016 | 11,606.0% | -9.7% |
| 2017 | 9,952.0% | -14.3% |
| 2018 | 8,452.0% | -15.1% |
| 2019 | 7,331.0% | -13.3% |
| 2020 | 6,471.0% | -11.7% |
| 2021 | 5,893.0% | -8.9% |
| 2022 | 5,309.0% | -9.9% |
| 2023 | 4,812.0% | -9.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 111,727.0% | 111,727.0% | 111,727.0% | 1 |
| 1960s | 65,751.0% | 42,915.0% | 103,711.0% | 10 |
| 1970s | 46,117.2% | 43,024.0% | 48,601.0% | 10 |
| 1980s | 48,067.2% | 40,612.0% | 51,460.0% | 10 |
| 1990s | 26,588.0% | 20,668.0% | 36,811.0% | 10 |
| 2000s | 17,059.2% | 14,926.0% | 19,552.0% | 10 |
| 2010s | 12,320.2% | 7,331.0% | 14,963.0% | 10 |
| 2020s | 5,621.2% | 4,812.0% | 6,471.0% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Russian Federation
- 67 Congo 5,175.0% compare
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- 69 Korea, Democratic People's Republic of 4,989.0% compare
- 71 Thailand 4,790.0% compare
- 72 Argentina 4,082.0% compare
- 73 Kazakhstan 3,130.0% compare
More health data for Russian Federation
- 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)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,176 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 957 deaths (2100)
- Population ages 60-64, female, annual growth rate -4.12 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 60-64, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 60-64, female, per capita 0.0374 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 60-64, male, annual growth rate -3.34 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 60-64, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 60-64, male, per capita 0.028 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is number of infant deaths in Russian Federation?
- Number of infant deaths in Russian Federation was 4,812.0% 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 Russian Federation?
- The highest recorded value was 111,727.0% in 1959.
- What is the lowest number of infant deaths recorded in Russian Federation?
- The lowest recorded value was 4,812.0% in 2023.
- How does Russian Federation rank for number of infant deaths?
- Russian Federation ranks 70th out of 199 countries with data for 2023.
- Is number of infant deaths rising or falling in Russian Federation?
- Over the last ten years it is down 67.1%. 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 (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.