Number of under-five deaths in Republic of Moldova
Republic of Moldova: Number of under-five deaths was 538 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Number of under-five deaths in Republic of Moldova, 1976–2024
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
The most recent figure for number of under-five deaths in Republic of Moldova is 538, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 1.1% on the previous year and down 30.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of under-five deaths in Republic of Moldova peaked at 4,502 in 1976 and was at its lowest, 532, in 2023.
Republic of Moldova ranks 122nd 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 4,387 | 4,281 | 4,502 | 4 |
| 1980s | 3,865 | 3,114 | 4,228 | 10 |
| 1990s | 2,455 | 1,816 | 2,884 | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,136 | 935 | 1,595 | 10 |
| 2010s | 770.2 | 637 | 913 | 10 |
| 2020s | 558.6 | 532 | 605 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Republic of Moldova
- 119 Jamaica 583 compare
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More health data for Republic of Moldova
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.2486 % change on previous year (2090)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates 1,492 (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 29 (2100)
- Population ages 65 and above, total, annual growth rate 2.18 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 65 and above, total, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 65 and above, total, per capita 0.1686 units per person (2025)
- Population, female, annual growth rate -1.7 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population, female, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population, female, per capita 0.5401 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is number of under-five deaths in Republic of Moldova?
- Number of under-five deaths in Republic of Moldova was 538 in 2024, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest number of under-five deaths recorded in Republic of Moldova?
- The highest recorded value was 4,502 in 1976.
- What is the lowest number of under-five deaths recorded in Republic of Moldova?
- The lowest recorded value was 532 in 2023.
- How does Republic of Moldova rank for number of under-five deaths?
- Republic of Moldova ranks 122nd out of 199 countries with data for 2024.
- Is number of under-five deaths rising or falling in Republic of Moldova?
- Over the last ten years it is down 30.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Republic of Moldova 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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