Number of infant deaths unwpp in Russia
Russia: Number of infant deaths unwpp was 4,617 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
4,617
Change on year
down 11.8%
World rank
70th
of 236 countries
All-time high
337,255
in 1951
All-time low
4,617
in 2023
Years of data
74
1950–2023
Number of infant deaths unwpp in Russia, 1950–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for number of infant deaths unwpp in Russia is 4,617, measured in 2023. That is the lowest value across all 74 years on record.
The figure is down 11.8% on the previous year and down 70.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of infant deaths unwpp in Russia peaked at 337,255 in 1951 and was at its lowest, 4,617, in 2023.
Russia ranks 70th of 236 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 unwpp in Russia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 322,569 | — |
| 1951 | 337,255 | +4.6% |
| 1952 | 283,668 | -15.9% |
| 1953 | 258,767 | -8.8% |
| 1954 | 264,453 | +2.2% |
| 1955 | 224,165 | -15.2% |
| 1956 | 138,541 | -38.2% |
| 1957 | 133,871 | -3.4% |
| 1958 | 117,077 | -12.5% |
| 1959 | 117,090 | +0.0% |
| 1960 | 103,868 | -11.3% |
| 1961 | 89,106 | -14.2% |
| 1962 | 79,813 | -10.4% |
| 1963 | 72,367 | -9.3% |
| 1964 | 61,082 | -15.6% |
| 1965 | 53,351 | -12.7% |
| 1966 | 49,806 | -6.6% |
| 1967 | 46,634 | -6.4% |
| 1968 | 46,255 | -0.8% |
| 1969 | 45,502 | -1.6% |
| 1970 | 42,846 | -5.8% |
| 1971 | 40,919 | -4.5% |
| 1972 | 42,494 | +3.8% |
| 1973 | 42,860 | +0.9% |
| 1974 | 46,166 | +7.7% |
| 1975 | 48,876 | +5.9% |
| 1976 | 52,521 | +7.5% |
| 1977 | 52,212 | -0.6% |
| 1978 | 51,873 | -0.6% |
| 1979 | 50,017 | -3.6% |
| 1980 | 49,407 | -1.2% |
| 1981 | 49,152 | -0.5% |
| 1982 | 48,396 | -1.5% |
| 1983 | 50,516 | +4.4% |
| 1984 | 51,174 | +1.3% |
| 1985 | 49,904 | -2.5% |
| 1986 | 49,437 | -0.9% |
| 1987 | 48,877 | -1.1% |
| 1988 | 44,418 | -9.1% |
| 1989 | 38,493 | -13.3% |
| 1990 | 34,468 | -10.5% |
| 1991 | 31,545 | -8.5% |
| 1992 | 28,194 | -10.6% |
| 1993 | 27,417 | -2.8% |
| 1994 | 26,535 | -3.2% |
| 1995 | 24,892 | -6.2% |
| 1996 | 23,078 | -7.3% |
| 1997 | 21,884 | -5.2% |
| 1998 | 21,576 | -1.4% |
| 1999 | 20,790 | -3.6% |
| 2000 | 19,838 | -4.6% |
| 2001 | 19,713 | -0.6% |
| 2002 | 19,474 | -1.2% |
| 2003 | 18,550 | -4.7% |
| 2004 | 17,730 | -4.4% |
| 2005 | 16,141 | -9.0% |
| 2006 | 15,535 | -3.8% |
| 2007 | 15,778 | +1.6% |
| 2008 | 14,997 | -4.9% |
| 2009 | 14,747 | -1.7% |
| 2010 | 15,212 | +3.2% |
| 2011 | 13,862 | -8.9% |
| 2012 | 16,890 | +21.8% |
| 2013 | 15,676 | -7.2% |
| 2014 | 14,359 | -8.4% |
| 2015 | 12,693 | -11.6% |
| 2016 | 11,286 | -11.1% |
| 2017 | 9,206 | -18.4% |
| 2018 | 8,120 | -11.8% |
| 2019 | 7,175 | -11.6% |
| 2020 | 6,732 | -6.2% |
| 2021 | 6,372 | -5.3% |
| 2022 | 5,237 | -17.8% |
| 2023 | 4,617 | -11.8% |
Russia compared with similar countries
- Russia's 4,617 is above the median for high income countries, which is 97, 47.6× the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Russia's 4,617 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 229, 20.2× the median. (56 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 219,746 | 117,077 | 337,255 | 10 |
| 1960s | 64,778 | 45,502 | 103,868 | 10 |
| 1970s | 47,078 | 40,919 | 52,521 | 10 |
| 1980s | 47,977 | 38,493 | 51,174 | 10 |
| 1990s | 26,038 | 20,790 | 34,468 | 10 |
| 2000s | 17,250 | 14,747 | 19,838 | 10 |
| 2010s | 12,448 | 7,175 | 16,890 | 10 |
| 2020s | 5,740 | 4,617 | 6,732 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Russia
- 67 Laos 5,175 compare
- 68 Turkmenistan 5,107 compare
- 69 North Korea 4,979 compare
- 71 Argentina 4,515 compare
- 72 Thailand 3,677 compare
- 73 Kazakhstan 3,334 compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is number of infant deaths unwpp in Russia?
- Number of infant deaths unwpp in Russia was 4,617 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest number of infant deaths unwpp recorded in Russia?
- The highest recorded value was 337,255 in 1951.
- What is the lowest number of infant deaths unwpp recorded in Russia?
- The lowest recorded value was 4,617 in 2023.
- How does Russia rank for number of infant deaths unwpp?
- Russia ranks 70th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is number of infant deaths unwpp rising or falling in Russia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 70.5%. 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 unwpp. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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