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

Türkiye ranks 101st out of 194 countries with data for 2023.

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

Over the last ten years it is down 19.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Türkiye 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 Türkiye

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

Türkiye: Number of under-five deaths, per square kilometre was 0.02 units per square kilometre in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)

0.02 units per square kilometre

Change on year

up 32.4%

World rank

101st

of 194 countries

All-time high

0.3991 units per square kilometre

in 1961

All-time low

0.0151 units per square kilometre

in 2022

Years of data

1961–2023

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

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

Analysis

Türkiye recorded 0.02 units per square kilometre for number of under-five deaths, per square kilometre in 2023.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 32.4% on the previous year and down 19.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, number of under-five deaths, per square kilometre in Türkiye peaked at 0.3991 units per square kilometre in 1961 and was at its lowest, 0.0151 units per square kilometre, in 2022.

Türkiye ranks 101st of 194 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.

Number of under-five deaths, per square kilometre in Türkiye, year by year

Annual values for Number of under-five deaths, per square kilometre in Türkiye, 1961 to 2023.
Year	units per square kilometre	Change
1961	0.3991 units per square kilometre	—
1962	0.3953 units per square kilometre	-1.0%
1963	0.3892 units per square kilometre	-1.5%
1964	0.3832 units per square kilometre	-1.6%
1965	0.3768 units per square kilometre	-1.7%
1966	0.3707 units per square kilometre	-1.6%
1967	0.3644 units per square kilometre	-1.7%
1968	0.3581 units per square kilometre	-1.7%
1969	0.3523 units per square kilometre	-1.6%
1970	0.3468 units per square kilometre	-1.6%
1971	0.3414 units per square kilometre	-1.6%
1972	0.3341 units per square kilometre	-2.1%
1973	0.3248 units per square kilometre	-2.8%
1974	0.3137 units per square kilometre	-3.4%
1975	0.3012 units per square kilometre	-4.0%
1976	0.2886 units per square kilometre	-4.2%
1977	0.2769 units per square kilometre	-4.0%
1978	0.2673 units per square kilometre	-3.5%
1979	0.2584 units per square kilometre	-3.3%
1980	0.2484 units per square kilometre	-3.8%
1981	0.2377 units per square kilometre	-4.3%
1982	0.2255 units per square kilometre	-5.1%
1983	0.213 units per square kilometre	-5.6%
1984	0.2013 units per square kilometre	-5.5%
1985	0.1901 units per square kilometre	-5.6%
1986	0.1796 units per square kilometre	-5.5%
1987	0.1694 units per square kilometre	-5.7%
1988	0.1595 units per square kilometre	-5.8%
1989	0.15 units per square kilometre	-5.9%
1990	0.1386 units per square kilometre	-7.6%
1991	0.128 units per square kilometre	-7.7%
1992	0.1196 units per square kilometre	-6.5%
1993	0.1126 units per square kilometre	-5.8%
1994	0.1065 units per square kilometre	-5.5%
1995	0.1003 units per square kilometre	-5.8%
1996	0.0941 units per square kilometre	-6.1%
1997	0.0881 units per square kilometre	-6.4%
1998	0.0823 units per square kilometre	-6.6%
1999	0.0762 units per square kilometre	-7.4%
2000	0.0691 units per square kilometre	-9.3%
2001	0.0623 units per square kilometre	-9.9%
2002	0.056 units per square kilometre	-10.1%
2003	0.0503 units per square kilometre	-10.1%
2004	0.0461 units per square kilometre	-8.4%
2005	0.0427 units per square kilometre	-7.3%
2006	0.0397 units per square kilometre	-7.1%
2007	0.0369 units per square kilometre	-7.1%
2008	0.0342 units per square kilometre	-7.2%
2009	0.0317 units per square kilometre	-7.2%
2010	0.0293 units per square kilometre	-7.7%
2011	0.0271 units per square kilometre	-7.5%
2012	0.0257 units per square kilometre	-5.0%
2013	0.0247 units per square kilometre	-4.0%
2014	0.024 units per square kilometre	-2.8%
2015	0.0235 units per square kilometre	-2.1%
2016	0.0228 units per square kilometre	-3.2%
2017	0.0219 units per square kilometre	-3.7%
2018	0.0209 units per square kilometre	-4.7%
2019	0.0195 units per square kilometre	-6.5%
2020	0.0179 units per square kilometre	-8.6%
2021	0.0164 units per square kilometre	-8.3%
2022	0.0151 units per square kilometre	-7.9%
2023	0.02 units per square kilometre	+32.4%

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1960s	0.3766 units per square kilometre	0.3523 units per square kilometre	0.3991 units per square kilometre	9
1970s	0.3053 units per square kilometre	0.2584 units per square kilometre	0.3468 units per square kilometre	10
1980s	0.1974 units per square kilometre	0.15 units per square kilometre	0.2484 units per square kilometre	10
1990s	0.1046 units per square kilometre	0.0762 units per square kilometre	0.1386 units per square kilometre	10
2000s	0.0469 units per square kilometre	0.0317 units per square kilometre	0.0691 units per square kilometre	10
2010s	0.0239 units per square kilometre	0.0195 units per square kilometre	0.0293 units per square kilometre	10
2020s	0.0173 units per square kilometre	0.0151 units per square kilometre	0.02 units per square kilometre	4

Countries ranked near Türkiye

98 Antigua and Barbuda 0.0227 units per square kilometre compare
99 Congo 0.0219 units per square kilometre compare
100 Lao People's Democratic Republic 0.0215 units per square kilometre compare
102 Netherlands 0.0198 units per square kilometre compare
103 Cape Verde 0.0186 units per square kilometre compare
104 Republic of Moldova 0.0162 units per square kilometre compare

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More health data for Türkiye

Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.72 % change on previous year (2100)
Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.5275 % change on previous year (2090)
Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,582 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
Number of infants who die before age 1 858 deaths (2100)
Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 1 (2025)
Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -3.16 % 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 0.0298 units per person (2025)
Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -2.94 % change on previous year (2025)
Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is number of under-five deaths, per square kilometre in Türkiye?: Number of under-five deaths, per square kilometre in Türkiye was 0.02 units per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest number of under-five deaths, per square kilometre recorded in Türkiye?: The highest recorded value was 0.3991 units per square kilometre in 1961.
What is the lowest number of under-five deaths, per square kilometre recorded in Türkiye?: The lowest recorded value was 0.0151 units per square kilometre in 2022.
How does Türkiye rank for number of under-five deaths, per square kilometre?: Türkiye ranks 101st out of 194 countries with data for 2023.
Is number of under-five deaths, per square kilometre rising or falling in Türkiye?: Over the last ten years it is down 19.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Türkiye 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.