Number of under-five deaths (World Health) in Lithuania
Lithuania: Number of under-five deaths (World Health) was 75 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
75
Change on year
down 1.3%
World rank
164th
of 200 countries
All-time high
2,140
in 1963
All-time low
75
in 2024
Years of data
62
1963–2024
Number of under-five deaths in Lithuania, 1963–2024
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
The most recent figure for number of under-five deaths in Lithuania is 75, measured in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 62 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.3% on the previous year and down 51.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of under-five deaths in Lithuania peaked at 2,140 in 1963 and was at its lowest, 75, in 2024.
That places Lithuania 164th 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 Lithuania, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1963 | 2,140 | — |
| 1964 | 1,908 | -10.8% |
| 1965 | 1,730 | -9.3% |
| 1966 | 1,604 | -7.3% |
| 1967 | 1,508 | -6.0% |
| 1968 | 1,415 | -6.2% |
| 1969 | 1,324 | -6.4% |
| 1970 | 1,248 | -5.7% |
| 1971 | 1,191 | -4.6% |
| 1972 | 1,149 | -3.5% |
| 1973 | 1,130 | -1.7% |
| 1974 | 1,149 | +1.7% |
| 1975 | 1,178 | +2.5% |
| 1976 | 1,179 | +0.1% |
| 1977 | 1,159 | -1.7% |
| 1978 | 1,124 | -3.0% |
| 1979 | 1,087 | -3.3% |
| 1980 | 1,052 | -3.2% |
| 1981 | 1,025 | -2.6% |
| 1982 | 1,008 | -1.7% |
| 1983 | 1,022 | +1.4% |
| 1984 | 1,026 | +0.4% |
| 1985 | 991 | -3.4% |
| 1986 | 948 | -4.3% |
| 1987 | 897 | -5.4% |
| 1988 | 838 | -6.6% |
| 1989 | 808 | -3.6% |
| 1990 | 848 | +5.0% |
| 1991 | 938 | +10.6% |
| 1992 | 1,002 | +6.8% |
| 1993 | 940 | -6.2% |
| 1994 | 788 | -16.2% |
| 1995 | 662 | -16.0% |
| 1996 | 567 | -14.4% |
| 1997 | 492 | -13.2% |
| 1998 | 445 | -9.6% |
| 1999 | 415 | -6.7% |
| 2000 | 384 | -7.5% |
| 2001 | 344 | -10.4% |
| 2002 | 310 | -9.9% |
| 2003 | 293 | -5.5% |
| 2004 | 284 | -3.1% |
| 2005 | 272 | -4.2% |
| 2006 | 256 | -5.9% |
| 2007 | 239 | -6.6% |
| 2008 | 225 | -5.9% |
| 2009 | 212 | -5.8% |
| 2010 | 193 | -9.0% |
| 2011 | 174 | -9.8% |
| 2012 | 162 | -6.9% |
| 2013 | 157 | -3.1% |
| 2014 | 155 | -1.3% |
| 2015 | 156 | +0.6% |
| 2016 | 150 | -3.8% |
| 2017 | 137 | -8.7% |
| 2018 | 123 | -10.2% |
| 2019 | 112 | -8.9% |
| 2020 | 100 | -10.7% |
| 2021 | 89 | -11.0% |
| 2022 | 81 | -9.0% |
| 2023 | 76 | -6.2% |
| 2024 | 75 | -1.3% |
Lithuania compared with similar countries
- Lithuania's 75 is below the median for high income countries, which is 258, 29% of the median. (65 countries reporting)
- Lithuania's 75 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 300.5, 25% of the median. (52 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1,661 | 1,324 | 2,140 | 7 |
| 1970s | 1,159 | 1,087 | 1,248 | 10 |
| 1980s | 961.5 | 808 | 1,052 | 10 |
| 1990s | 709.7 | 415 | 1,002 | 10 |
| 2000s | 281.9 | 212 | 384 | 10 |
| 2010s | 151.9 | 112 | 193 | 10 |
| 2020s | 84.2 | 75 | 100 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Lithuania
- 161 Belize 94 compare
- 162 São Tomé and Príncipe, Democratic Republic of 88 compare
- 163 Samoa 82 compare
- 165 Cabo Verde 72 compare
- 165 Cyprus 72 compare
- 167 Brunei Darussalam 62 compare
More health data for Lithuania
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -0.4537 % change on previous year (2090)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates 1,909 (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 5 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -4.51 % 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 0.0199 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -4.59 % 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 Lithuania?
- Number of under-five deaths in Lithuania was 75 in 2024, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest number of under-five deaths recorded in Lithuania?
- The highest recorded value was 2,140 in 1963.
- What is the lowest number of under-five deaths recorded in Lithuania?
- The lowest recorded value was 75 in 2024.
- How does Lithuania rank for number of under-five deaths?
- Lithuania ranks 164th out of 200 countries with data for 2024.
- Is number of under-five deaths rising or falling in Lithuania?
- Over the last ten years it is down 51.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Lithuania 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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