How does Finland rank for number of under-five deaths, per square kilometre?

Finland ranks 190th out of 194 countries with data for 2023.

Is number of under-five deaths, per square kilometre rising or falling in Finland?

Over the last ten years it is down 32.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Finland data come from?

The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Number of under-five deaths, per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Number of under-five deaths, per square kilometre in Finland

Name: Number of under-five deaths, per square kilometre in Finland
Creator: Statizoid (derived)
License: Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page

Finland: Number of under-five deaths, per square kilometre was 0.0003 units per square kilometre in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)

0.0003 units per square kilometre

Change on year

down 5.4%

World rank

190th

of 194 countries

All-time high

0.0068 units per square kilometre

in 1961

All-time low

0.0003 units per square kilometre

in 2023

Years of data

1961–2023

Number of under-five deaths, per square kilometre in Finland, 1961–2023

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in units per square kilometre.

Analysis

The most recent figure for number of under-five deaths, per square kilometre in Finland is 0.0003 units per square kilometre, measured in 2023. That is the lowest value across all 63 years on record.

That represents a change of down 5.4% on the previous year and down 32.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, number of under-five deaths, per square kilometre in Finland peaked at 0.0068 units per square kilometre in 1961 and was at its lowest, 0.0003 units per square kilometre, in 2023.

That places Finland 190th out of 194 countries with data for 2023, 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, per square kilometre in Finland, year by year

Annual values for Number of under-five deaths, per square kilometre in Finland, 1961 to 2023.
Year	units per square kilometre	Change
1961	0.0068 units per square kilometre	—
1962	0.0064 units per square kilometre	-6.4%
1963	0.006 units per square kilometre	-5.5%
1964	0.0057 units per square kilometre	-5.7%
1965	0.0053 units per square kilometre	-6.9%
1966	0.005 units per square kilometre	-6.3%
1967	0.0047 units per square kilometre	-5.3%
1968	0.0044 units per square kilometre	-6.6%
1969	0.004 units per square kilometre	-9.2%
1970	0.0036 units per square kilometre	-9.7%
1971	0.0033 units per square kilometre	-9.5%
1972	0.0029 units per square kilometre	-9.6%
1973	0.0027 units per square kilometre	-8.7%
1974	0.0026 units per square kilometre	-4.0%
1975	0.0025 units per square kilometre	-1.1%
1976	0.0024 units per square kilometre	-3.9%
1977	0.0023 units per square kilometre	-6.6%
1978	0.0021 units per square kilometre	-8.2%
1979	0.0019 units per square kilometre	-7.7%
1980	0.0018 units per square kilometre	-6.6%
1981	0.0017 units per square kilometre	-5.4%
1982	0.0017 units per square kilometre	-2.7%
1983	0.0016 units per square kilometre	-1.4%
1984	0.0016 units per square kilometre	-2.6%
1985	0.0015 units per square kilometre	-3.7%
1986	0.0015 units per square kilometre	-3.6%
1987	0.0014 units per square kilometre	-2.9%
1988	0.0014 units per square kilometre	-0.2%
1989	0.0014 units per square kilometre	-0.2%
1990	0.0014 units per square kilometre	-1.8%
1991	0.0014 units per square kilometre	-2.8%
1992	0.0013 units per square kilometre	-4.1%
1993	0.0012 units per square kilometre	-5.5%
1994	0.0012 units per square kilometre	-6.3%
1995	0.0011 units per square kilometre	-6.2%
1996	0.001 units per square kilometre	-7.2%
1997	0.0009 units per square kilometre	-6.8%
1998	0.0009 units per square kilometre	-6.6%
1999	0.0008 units per square kilometre	-4.9%
2000	0.0008 units per square kilometre	-3.9%
2001	0.0008 units per square kilometre	-3.7%
2002	0.0007 units per square kilometre	-3.8%
2003	0.0007 units per square kilometre	-2.2%
2004	0.0007 units per square kilometre	-1.4%
2005	0.0007 units per square kilometre	-1.8%
2006	0.0007 units per square kilometre	-2.6%
2007	0.0007 units per square kilometre	-3.3%
2008	0.0006 units per square kilometre	-3.9%
2009	0.0006 units per square kilometre	-3.1%
2010	0.0006 units per square kilometre	-3.7%
2011	0.0006 units per square kilometre	-4.4%
2012	0.0005 units per square kilometre	-5.2%
2013	0.0005 units per square kilometre	-4.9%
2014	0.0005 units per square kilometre	-5.1%
2015	0.0005 units per square kilometre	-4.7%
2016	0.0004 units per square kilometre	-5.7%
2017	0.0004 units per square kilometre	-5.3%
2018	0.0004 units per square kilometre	-5.6%
2019	0.0004 units per square kilometre	-5.0%
2020	0.0004 units per square kilometre	-1.8%
2021	0.0004 units per square kilometre	+1.8%
2022	0.0004 units per square kilometre	-1.8%
2023	0.0003 units per square kilometre	-5.4%

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1960s	0.0054 units per square kilometre	0.004 units per square kilometre	0.0068 units per square kilometre	9
1970s	0.0026 units per square kilometre	0.0019 units per square kilometre	0.0036 units per square kilometre	10
1980s	0.0016 units per square kilometre	0.0014 units per square kilometre	0.0018 units per square kilometre	10
1990s	0.0011 units per square kilometre	0.0008 units per square kilometre	0.0014 units per square kilometre	10
2000s	0.0007 units per square kilometre	0.0006 units per square kilometre	0.0008 units per square kilometre	10
2010s	0.0005 units per square kilometre	0.0004 units per square kilometre	0.0006 units per square kilometre	10
2020s	0.0004 units per square kilometre	0.0003 units per square kilometre	0.0004 units per square kilometre	4

Countries ranked near Finland

187 Estonia 0.0006 units per square kilometre compare
188 Russian Federation 0.0004 units per square kilometre compare
189 Norway 0.0003 units per square kilometre compare
191 Canada 0.0002 units per square kilometre compare
192 Australia 0.0001 units per square kilometre compare
193 Iceland 0.0001 units per square kilometre compare

See the full ranking of 195 places →

More health data for Finland

Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2100)
Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -0.4544 % change on previous year (2090)
Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,271 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
Number of infants who die before age 1 11 deaths (2100)
Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -0.4631 % 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 0.0202 units per person (2025)
Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -0.1502 % change on previous year (2025)
Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)

All data for Finland →

Frequently asked questions

What is number of under-five deaths, per square kilometre in Finland?: Number of under-five deaths, per square kilometre in Finland was 0.0003 units per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest number of under-five deaths, per square kilometre recorded in Finland?: The highest recorded value was 0.0068 units per square kilometre in 1961.
What is the lowest number of under-five deaths, per square kilometre recorded in Finland?: The lowest recorded value was 0.0003 units per square kilometre in 2023.
How does Finland rank for number of under-five deaths, per square kilometre?: Finland ranks 190th out of 194 countries with data for 2023.
Is number of under-five deaths, per square kilometre rising or falling in Finland?: Over the last ten years it is down 32.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Finland data come from?: The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Number of under-five deaths, per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Number of under-five deaths divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.

Number of under-five deaths ÷ Land area (sq. km)

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Number of under-five deaths World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory
Land area FAOSTAT, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)

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Indicator: Number of under-five deaths, per square kilometre
Unit: units per square kilometre
Source: Statizoid (derived)
Licence: Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage: 195 places, 10,428 data points, 1961–2023
Last refreshed: 12 September 2026

Number of under-five deaths divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.