Number of under-five deaths (World Health) in Poland
Poland: Number of under-five deaths (World Health) was 1,338 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
1,338
Change on year
down 2.8%
World rank
103rd
of 200 countries
All-time high
73,032
in 1955
All-time low
1,338
in 2024
Years of data
70
1955–2024
Number of under-five deaths in Poland, 1955–2024
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
Poland recorded 1,338 for number of under-five deaths in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 70 years on record.
That represents a change of down 2.8% on the previous year and down 30.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of under-five deaths in Poland peaked at 73,032 in 1955 and was at its lowest, 1,338, in 2024.
That places Poland 103rd out of 200 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Number of under-five deaths (World Health) in Poland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1955 | 73,032 | — |
| 1956 | 68,185 | -6.6% |
| 1957 | 63,663 | -6.6% |
| 1958 | 58,554 | -8.0% |
| 1959 | 51,994 | -11.2% |
| 1960 | 45,083 | -13.3% |
| 1961 | 39,199 | -13.1% |
| 1962 | 34,753 | -11.3% |
| 1963 | 31,211 | -10.2% |
| 1964 | 28,036 | -10.2% |
| 1965 | 25,230 | -10.0% |
| 1966 | 22,980 | -8.9% |
| 1967 | 21,193 | -7.8% |
| 1968 | 19,997 | -5.6% |
| 1969 | 19,373 | -3.1% |
| 1970 | 19,055 | -1.6% |
| 1971 | 18,710 | -1.8% |
| 1972 | 18,198 | -2.7% |
| 1973 | 17,783 | -2.3% |
| 1974 | 17,603 | -1.0% |
| 1975 | 17,545 | -0.3% |
| 1976 | 17,625 | +0.5% |
| 1977 | 17,441 | -1.0% |
| 1978 | 17,023 | -2.4% |
| 1979 | 16,831 | -1.1% |
| 1980 | 16,603 | -1.4% |
| 1981 | 16,068 | -3.2% |
| 1982 | 15,748 | -2.0% |
| 1983 | 15,642 | -0.7% |
| 1984 | 15,041 | -3.8% |
| 1985 | 14,041 | -6.6% |
| 1986 | 12,924 | -8.0% |
| 1987 | 11,870 | -8.2% |
| 1988 | 11,100 | -6.5% |
| 1989 | 10,408 | -6.2% |
| 1990 | 9,760 | -6.2% |
| 1991 | 9,316 | -4.5% |
| 1992 | 8,774 | -5.8% |
| 1993 | 8,097 | -7.7% |
| 1994 | 7,480 | -7.6% |
| 1995 | 6,644 | -11.2% |
| 1996 | 5,777 | -13.0% |
| 1997 | 5,062 | -12.4% |
| 1998 | 4,406 | -13.0% |
| 1999 | 3,892 | -11.7% |
| 2000 | 3,556 | -8.6% |
| 2001 | 3,310 | -6.9% |
| 2002 | 3,068 | -7.3% |
| 2003 | 2,885 | -6.0% |
| 2004 | 2,781 | -3.6% |
| 2005 | 2,721 | -2.2% |
| 2006 | 2,680 | -1.5% |
| 2007 | 2,650 | -1.1% |
| 2008 | 2,641 | -0.3% |
| 2009 | 2,583 | -2.2% |
| 2010 | 2,477 | -4.1% |
| 2011 | 2,316 | -6.5% |
| 2012 | 2,153 | -7.0% |
| 2013 | 2,026 | -5.9% |
| 2014 | 1,931 | -4.7% |
| 2015 | 1,868 | -3.3% |
| 2016 | 1,835 | -1.8% |
| 2017 | 1,850 | +0.8% |
| 2018 | 1,813 | -2.0% |
| 2019 | 1,730 | -4.6% |
| 2020 | 1,643 | -5.0% |
| 2021 | 1,539 | -6.3% |
| 2022 | 1,431 | -7.0% |
| 2023 | 1,376 | -3.8% |
| 2024 | 1,338 | -2.8% |
Poland compared with similar countries
- Poland's 1,338 is above the median for high income countries, which is 258, 5.2× the median. (65 countries reporting)
- Poland's 1,338 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 300.5, 4.5× the median. (52 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 63,086 | 51,994 | 73,032 | 5 |
| 1960s | 28,706 | 19,373 | 45,083 | 10 |
| 1970s | 17,781 | 16,831 | 19,055 | 10 |
| 1980s | 13,944 | 10,408 | 16,603 | 10 |
| 1990s | 6,921 | 3,892 | 9,760 | 10 |
| 2000s | 2,888 | 2,583 | 3,556 | 10 |
| 2010s | 2,000 | 1,730 | 2,477 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,465 | 1,338 | 1,643 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is number of under-five deaths in Poland?
- Number of under-five deaths in Poland was 1,338 in 2024, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest number of under-five deaths recorded in Poland?
- The highest recorded value was 73,032 in 1955.
- What is the lowest number of under-five deaths recorded in Poland?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,338 in 2024.
- How does Poland rank for number of under-five deaths?
- Poland ranks 103rd out of 200 countries with data for 2024.
- Is number of under-five deaths rising or falling in Poland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 30.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Poland 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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