Number of under-five deaths (World Health) in Russian Federation
Russian Federation: Number of under-five deaths (World Health) was 6,759 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
6,759
Change on year
down 5.0%
World rank
63rd
of 200 countries
All-time high
93,931
in 1963
All-time low
6,759
in 2024
Years of data
62
1963–2024
Number of under-five deaths in Russian Federation, 1963–2024
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
In 2024, number of under-five deaths in Russian Federation stood at 6,759. That is the lowest value across all 62 years on record.
The figure is down 5.0% on the previous year and down 60.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of under-five deaths in Russian Federation peaked at 93,931 in 1963 and was at its lowest, 6,759, in 2024.
That places Russian Federation 63rd 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 Russian Federation, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1963 | 93,931 | — |
| 1964 | 82,895 | -11.7% |
| 1965 | 73,239 | -11.6% |
| 1966 | 66,566 | -9.1% |
| 1967 | 61,289 | -7.9% |
| 1968 | 56,991 | -7.0% |
| 1969 | 54,890 | -3.7% |
| 1970 | 54,439 | -0.8% |
| 1971 | 54,990 | +1.0% |
| 1972 | 55,929 | +1.7% |
| 1973 | 56,179 | +0.4% |
| 1974 | 56,923 | +1.3% |
| 1975 | 58,172 | +2.2% |
| 1976 | 59,138 | +1.7% |
| 1977 | 60,083 | +1.6% |
| 1978 | 60,766 | +1.1% |
| 1979 | 61,013 | +0.4% |
| 1980 | 61,021 | +0.0% |
| 1981 | 61,071 | +0.1% |
| 1982 | 61,818 | +1.2% |
| 1983 | 63,574 | +2.8% |
| 1984 | 63,460 | -0.2% |
| 1985 | 61,268 | -3.5% |
| 1986 | 60,194 | -1.8% |
| 1987 | 59,211 | -1.6% |
| 1988 | 55,865 | -5.7% |
| 1989 | 51,226 | -8.3% |
| 1990 | 47,061 | -8.1% |
| 1991 | 43,277 | -8.0% |
| 1992 | 39,341 | -9.1% |
| 1993 | 35,254 | -10.4% |
| 1994 | 32,903 | -6.7% |
| 1995 | 31,801 | -3.3% |
| 1996 | 30,079 | -5.4% |
| 1997 | 28,343 | -5.8% |
| 1998 | 27,242 | -3.9% |
| 1999 | 25,952 | -4.7% |
| 2000 | 24,554 | -5.4% |
| 2001 | 23,711 | -3.4% |
| 2002 | 23,225 | -2.0% |
| 2003 | 22,806 | -1.8% |
| 2004 | 21,932 | -3.8% |
| 2005 | 20,384 | -7.1% |
| 2006 | 18,964 | -7.0% |
| 2007 | 18,533 | -2.3% |
| 2008 | 18,584 | +0.3% |
| 2009 | 18,484 | -0.5% |
| 2010 | 18,364 | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 18,242 | -0.7% |
| 2012 | 18,304 | +0.3% |
| 2013 | 17,972 | -1.8% |
| 2014 | 17,017 | -5.3% |
| 2015 | 15,805 | -7.1% |
| 2016 | 14,328 | -9.3% |
| 2017 | 12,468 | -13.0% |
| 2018 | 10,820 | -13.2% |
| 2019 | 9,615 | -11.1% |
| 2020 | 8,736 | -9.1% |
| 2021 | 8,179 | -6.4% |
| 2022 | 7,616 | -6.9% |
| 2023 | 7,111 | -6.6% |
| 2024 | 6,759 | -5.0% |
Russian Federation compared with similar countries
- Russian Federation's 6,759 is above the median for high income countries, which is 258, 26.2× the median. (65 countries reporting)
- Russian Federation's 6,759 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 300.5, 22.5× the median. (52 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 69,972 | 54,890 | 93,931 | 7 |
| 1970s | 57,763 | 54,439 | 61,013 | 10 |
| 1980s | 59,871 | 51,226 | 63,574 | 10 |
| 1990s | 34,125 | 25,952 | 47,061 | 10 |
| 2000s | 21,118 | 18,484 | 24,554 | 10 |
| 2010s | 15,294 | 9,615 | 18,364 | 10 |
| 2020s | 7,680 | 6,759 | 8,736 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Russian Federation
- 60 Tajikistan, Republic of 7,590 compare
- 61 Congo, Republic of 7,367 compare
- 62 Peru 6,955 compare
- 64 Cambodia 6,629 compare
- 65 Mauritania, Islamic Republic of 6,361 compare
- 66 Turkmenistan 6,208 compare
More health data for Russian Federation
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -0.7261 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -0.5159 % change on previous year (2090)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates 1,176 (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 957 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -3.34 % 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 0.0224 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -3.3 % 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 Russian Federation?
- Number of under-five deaths in Russian Federation was 6,759 in 2024, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest number of under-five deaths recorded in Russian Federation?
- The highest recorded value was 93,931 in 1963.
- What is the lowest number of under-five deaths recorded in Russian Federation?
- The lowest recorded value was 6,759 in 2024.
- How does Russian Federation rank for number of under-five deaths?
- Russian Federation ranks 63rd out of 200 countries with data for 2024.
- Is number of under-five deaths rising or falling in Russian Federation?
- Over the last ten years it is down 60.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Russian Federation 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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