Number of under-five deaths (World Health) in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia and Herzegovina: Number of under-five deaths (World Health) was 172 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Number of under-five deaths in Bosnia and Herzegovina, 1989–2024
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
The most recent figure for number of under-five deaths in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 172, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 13.9% on the previous year and down 17.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of under-five deaths in Bosnia and Herzegovina peaked at 4,293 in 1992 and was at its lowest, 151, in 2023.
That places Bosnia and Herzegovina 152nd out of 200 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Number of under-five deaths (World Health) in Bosnia and Herzegovina, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 1,401 | — |
| 1990 | 1,263 | -9.9% |
| 1991 | 1,153 | -8.7% |
| 1992 | 4,293 | +272.3% |
| 1993 | 4,018 | -6.4% |
| 1994 | 688 | -82.9% |
| 1995 | 941 | +36.8% |
| 1996 | 532 | -43.5% |
| 1997 | 545 | +2.4% |
| 1998 | 534 | -2.0% |
| 1999 | 473 | -11.4% |
| 2000 | 416 | -12.1% |
| 2001 | 381 | -8.4% |
| 2002 | 356 | -6.6% |
| 2003 | 337 | -5.3% |
| 2004 | 320 | -5.0% |
| 2005 | 304 | -5.0% |
| 2006 | 286 | -5.9% |
| 2007 | 275 | -3.8% |
| 2008 | 267 | -2.9% |
| 2009 | 262 | -1.9% |
| 2010 | 254 | -3.1% |
| 2011 | 237 | -6.7% |
| 2012 | 224 | -5.5% |
| 2013 | 218 | -2.7% |
| 2014 | 209 | -4.1% |
| 2015 | 204 | -2.4% |
| 2016 | 202 | -1.0% |
| 2017 | 201 | -0.5% |
| 2018 | 200 | -0.5% |
| 2019 | 196 | -2.0% |
| 2020 | 186 | -5.1% |
| 2021 | 173 | -7.0% |
| 2022 | 160 | -7.5% |
| 2023 | 151 | -5.6% |
| 2024 | 172 | +13.9% |
Bosnia and Herzegovina compared with similar countries
- Bosnia and Herzegovina's 172 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1,440, 12% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Bosnia and Herzegovina's 172 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 300.5, 57% of the median. (52 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Number of under-five deaths (World Health) in Bosnia and Herzegovina changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | +272.3% | 1,153 | 4,293 |
| 1994 | -82.9% | 4,018 | 688 |
| 1995 | +36.8% | 688 | 941 |
| 1996 | -43.5% | 941 | 532 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1,401 | 1,401 | 1,401 | 1 |
| 1990s | 1,444 | 473 | 4,293 | 10 |
| 2000s | 320.4 | 262 | 416 | 10 |
| 2010s | 214.5 | 196 | 254 | 10 |
| 2020s | 168.4 | 151 | 186 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Bosnia and Herzegovina
- 150 Kosovo 177 compare
- 150 Kosovo (UNSCR 1244) 177 compare
- 153 Qatar 171 compare
- 153 Bahrain, Kingdom of 171 compare
- 155 Bhutan 170 compare
More health data for Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -0.071 % change on previous year (2090)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates 1,689 (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 11 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -2.62 % 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 0.019 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -2.62 % 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 under-five deaths in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
- Number of under-five deaths in Bosnia and Herzegovina was 172 in 2024, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest number of under-five deaths recorded in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
- The highest recorded value was 4,293 in 1992.
- What is the lowest number of under-five deaths recorded in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
- The lowest recorded value was 151 in 2023.
- How does Bosnia and Herzegovina rank for number of under-five deaths?
- Bosnia and Herzegovina ranks 152nd out of 200 countries with data for 2024.
- Is number of under-five deaths rising or falling in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
- Over the last ten years it is down 17.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bosnia and Herzegovina data come from?
- The figures come from World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as part of Number of under-five deaths. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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