Under-five deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024) in Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan: Under-five deaths was 2,272 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
2,272
Change on year
down 8.1%
World rank
90th
of 201 countries
All-time high
20,559
in 1987
All-time low
2,272
in 2024
Years of data
38
1987–2024
Under-five deaths in Azerbaijan, 1987–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for under-five deaths in Azerbaijan is 2,272, measured in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 38 years on record.
That represents a change of down 8.1% on the previous year and down 58.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, under-five deaths in Azerbaijan peaked at 20,559 in 1987 and was at its lowest, 2,272, in 2024.
That places Azerbaijan 90th out of 201 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.
Under-five deaths in Azerbaijan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 20,559 | — |
| 1988 | 20,368 | -0.9% |
| 1989 | 20,183 | -0.9% |
| 1990 | 19,902 | -1.4% |
| 1991 | 19,504 | -2.0% |
| 1992 | 18,926 | -3.0% |
| 1993 | 18,128 | -4.2% |
| 1994 | 16,749 | -7.6% |
| 1995 | 15,033 | -10.2% |
| 1996 | 13,468 | -10.4% |
| 1997 | 12,506 | -7.1% |
| 1998 | 11,577 | -7.4% |
| 1999 | 10,276 | -11.2% |
| 2000 | 9,321 | -9.3% |
| 2001 | 8,434 | -9.5% |
| 2002 | 7,638 | -9.4% |
| 2003 | 7,155 | -6.3% |
| 2004 | 7,441 | +4.0% |
| 2005 | 7,715 | +3.7% |
| 2006 | 7,512 | -2.6% |
| 2007 | 7,237 | -3.7% |
| 2008 | 6,844 | -5.4% |
| 2009 | 6,378 | -6.8% |
| 2010 | 6,112 | -4.2% |
| 2011 | 5,998 | -1.9% |
| 2012 | 5,951 | -0.8% |
| 2013 | 5,830 | -2.0% |
| 2014 | 5,525 | -5.2% |
| 2015 | 5,163 | -6.6% |
| 2016 | 4,760 | -7.8% |
| 2017 | 4,359 | -8.4% |
| 2018 | 3,983 | -8.6% |
| 2019 | 3,643 | -8.5% |
| 2020 | 3,293 | -9.6% |
| 2021 | 2,969 | -9.8% |
| 2022 | 2,697 | -9.2% |
| 2023 | 2,472 | -8.3% |
| 2024 | 2,272 | -8.1% |
Azerbaijan compared with similar countries
- Azerbaijan's 2,272 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1,440, 1.6× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Azerbaijan's 2,272 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 319, 7.1× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 20,370 | 20,183 | 20,559 | 3 |
| 1990s | 15,607 | 10,276 | 19,902 | 10 |
| 2000s | 7,568 | 6,378 | 9,321 | 10 |
| 2010s | 5,132 | 3,643 | 6,112 | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,741 | 2,272 | 3,293 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Azerbaijan
More health data for Azerbaijan
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- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -0.1127 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,241 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 264 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -3.72 % 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 0.0286 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -4.06 % 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 under-five deaths in Azerbaijan?
- Under-five deaths in Azerbaijan was 2,272 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest under-five deaths recorded in Azerbaijan?
- The highest recorded value was 20,559 in 1987.
- What is the lowest under-five deaths recorded in Azerbaijan?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,272 in 2024.
- How does Azerbaijan rank for under-five deaths?
- Azerbaijan ranks 90th out of 201 countries with data for 2024.
- Is under-five deaths rising or falling in Azerbaijan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 58.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Azerbaijan data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Under-five deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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