Number of under-five deaths (World Health) in Slovak Republic
Slovak Republic: Number of under-five deaths (World Health) was 328 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
328
Change on year
up 0.3%
World rank
132nd
of 200 countries
All-time high
5,701
in 1955
All-time low
327
in 2023
Years of data
70
1955–2024
Number of under-five deaths in Slovak Republic, 1955–2024
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
Slovak Republic recorded 328 for number of under-five deaths in 2024.
The figure is up 0.3% on the previous year and down 9.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of under-five deaths in Slovak Republic peaked at 5,701 in 1955 and was at its lowest, 327, in 2023.
That places Slovak Republic 132nd 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 Slovak Republic, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1955 | 5,701 | — |
| 1956 | 5,100 | -10.5% |
| 1957 | 4,554 | -10.7% |
| 1958 | 4,034 | -11.4% |
| 1959 | 3,562 | -11.7% |
| 1960 | 3,251 | -8.7% |
| 1961 | 3,050 | -6.2% |
| 1962 | 2,841 | -6.9% |
| 1963 | 2,737 | -3.7% |
| 1964 | 2,701 | -1.3% |
| 1965 | 2,615 | -3.2% |
| 1966 | 2,510 | -4.0% |
| 1967 | 2,394 | -4.6% |
| 1968 | 2,302 | -3.8% |
| 1969 | 2,301 | -0.0% |
| 1970 | 2,336 | +1.5% |
| 1971 | 2,362 | +1.1% |
| 1972 | 2,429 | +2.8% |
| 1973 | 2,526 | +4.0% |
| 1974 | 2,613 | +3.4% |
| 1975 | 2,625 | +0.5% |
| 1976 | 2,591 | -1.3% |
| 1977 | 2,536 | -2.1% |
| 1978 | 2,454 | -3.2% |
| 1979 | 2,363 | -3.7% |
| 1980 | 2,216 | -6.2% |
| 1981 | 2,060 | -7.0% |
| 1982 | 1,949 | -5.4% |
| 1983 | 1,854 | -4.9% |
| 1984 | 1,752 | -5.5% |
| 1985 | 1,649 | -5.9% |
| 1986 | 1,538 | -6.7% |
| 1987 | 1,420 | -7.7% |
| 1988 | 1,327 | -6.5% |
| 1989 | 1,246 | -6.1% |
| 1990 | 1,178 | -5.5% |
| 1991 | 1,122 | -4.8% |
| 1992 | 1,046 | -6.8% |
| 1993 | 972 | -7.1% |
| 1994 | 883 | -9.2% |
| 1995 | 781 | -11.6% |
| 1996 | 710 | -9.1% |
| 1997 | 660 | -7.0% |
| 1998 | 615 | -6.8% |
| 1999 | 572 | -7.0% |
| 2000 | 538 | -5.9% |
| 2001 | 501 | -6.9% |
| 2002 | 470 | -6.2% |
| 2003 | 456 | -3.0% |
| 2004 | 452 | -0.9% |
| 2005 | 445 | -1.5% |
| 2006 | 430 | -3.4% |
| 2007 | 415 | -3.5% |
| 2008 | 411 | -1.0% |
| 2009 | 416 | +1.2% |
| 2010 | 412 | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 402 | -2.4% |
| 2012 | 388 | -3.5% |
| 2013 | 372 | -4.1% |
| 2014 | 364 | -2.2% |
| 2015 | 353 | -3.0% |
| 2016 | 346 | -2.0% |
| 2017 | 346 | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 343 | -0.9% |
| 2019 | 339 | -1.2% |
| 2020 | 338 | -0.3% |
| 2021 | 340 | +0.6% |
| 2022 | 334 | -1.8% |
| 2023 | 327 | -2.1% |
| 2024 | 328 | +0.3% |
Slovak Republic compared with similar countries
- Slovak Republic's 328 is above the median for high income countries, which is 258, 1.3× the median. (65 countries reporting)
- Slovak Republic's 328 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 300.5, 1.1× the median. (52 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 4,590 | 3,562 | 5,701 | 5 |
| 1960s | 2,670 | 2,301 | 3,251 | 10 |
| 1970s | 2,484 | 2,336 | 2,625 | 10 |
| 1980s | 1,701 | 1,246 | 2,216 | 10 |
| 1990s | 853.9 | 572 | 1,178 | 10 |
| 2000s | 453.4 | 411 | 538 | 10 |
| 2010s | 366.5 | 339 | 412 | 10 |
| 2020s | 333.4 | 327 | 340 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Slovak Republic
- 129 Georgia 377 compare
- 130 Bulgaria 354 compare
- 131 Armenia, Republic of 339 compare
- 133 Switzerland 323 compare
- 133 Serbia, Republic of 323 compare
- 135 Hungary 319 compare
More health data for Slovak Republic
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -0.9332 % change on previous year (2090)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates 1,433 (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 28 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -3.48 % 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 0.0234 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -3.33 % 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 Slovak Republic?
- Number of under-five deaths in Slovak Republic was 328 in 2024, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest number of under-five deaths recorded in Slovak Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 5,701 in 1955.
- What is the lowest number of under-five deaths recorded in Slovak Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 327 in 2023.
- How does Slovak Republic rank for number of under-five deaths?
- Slovak Republic ranks 132nd out of 200 countries with data for 2024.
- Is number of under-five deaths rising or falling in Slovak Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is down 9.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Slovak Republic 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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