Under-five deaths in Europe and Central Asia
Europe and Central Asia: Under-five deaths was 74,466 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Under-five deaths in Europe and Central Asia, 1980–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2024, under-five deaths in Europe and Central Asia stood at 74,466. That is the lowest value across all 45 years on record.
That represents a change of down 8.6% on the previous year and down 33.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, under-five deaths in Europe and Central Asia peaked at 570,809 in 1980 and was at its lowest, 74,466, in 2024.
Europe and Central Asia ranks 21st of 33 groups 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.
Under-five deaths in Europe and Central Asia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 570,809 | — |
| 1981 | 552,593 | -3.2% |
| 1982 | 532,367 | -3.7% |
| 1983 | 515,939 | -3.1% |
| 1984 | 503,371 | -2.4% |
| 1985 | 493,218 | -2.0% |
| 1986 | 476,797 | -3.3% |
| 1987 | 460,425 | -3.4% |
| 1988 | 444,447 | -3.5% |
| 1989 | 418,149 | -5.9% |
| 1990 | 396,822 | -5.1% |
| 1991 | 378,640 | -4.6% |
| 1992 | 364,350 | -3.8% |
| 1993 | 345,595 | -5.1% |
| 1994 | 324,148 | -6.2% |
| 1995 | 306,884 | -5.3% |
| 1996 | 286,947 | -6.5% |
| 1997 | 267,811 | -6.7% |
| 1998 | 250,630 | -6.4% |
| 1999 | 232,332 | -7.3% |
| 2000 | 214,281 | -7.8% |
| 2001 | 198,810 | -7.2% |
| 2002 | 185,951 | -6.5% |
| 2003 | 175,380 | -5.7% |
| 2004 | 167,308 | -4.6% |
| 2005 | 159,393 | -4.7% |
| 2006 | 151,805 | -4.8% |
| 2007 | 146,521 | -3.5% |
| 2008 | 142,317 | -2.9% |
| 2009 | 137,213 | -3.6% |
| 2010 | 131,073 | -4.5% |
| 2011 | 124,938 | -4.7% |
| 2012 | 120,354 | -3.7% |
| 2013 | 116,377 | -3.3% |
| 2014 | 112,477 | -3.4% |
| 2015 | 108,467 | -3.6% |
| 2016 | 103,744 | -4.4% |
| 2017 | 98,479 | -5.1% |
| 2018 | 93,846 | -4.7% |
| 2019 | 90,129 | -4.0% |
| 2020 | 86,495 | -4.0% |
| 2021 | 83,651 | -3.3% |
| 2022 | 80,469 | -3.8% |
| 2023 | 81,501 | +1.3% |
| 2024 | 74,466 | -8.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 496,812 | 418,149 | 570,809 | 10 |
| 1990s | 315,416 | 232,332 | 396,822 | 10 |
| 2000s | 167,898 | 137,213 | 214,281 | 10 |
| 2010s | 109,988 | 90,129 | 131,073 | 10 |
| 2020s | 81,316 | 74,466 | 86,495 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Europe and Central Asia
- 18 Côte d'Ivoire 63,784 compare
- 19 Madagascar 61,923 compare
- 20 Cameroon 61,508 compare
- 21 Kenya 58,200 compare
- 22 Burkina Faso 54,009 compare
- 23 China 53,968 compare
- 24 Egypt 53,943 compare
More health data for Europe and Central Asia
- Child Mortality rate age 1-4 1.19 (2024)
- Child deaths age 1 to 4 7,758 (2024)
- Under-five mortality rate 7.78 (2024)
- Infant deaths 62,584 (2024)
- Infant mortality rate 10.97 (2024)
- Deaths age 1-59 months 35,254 (2024)
- Mortality rate 1-59 months 6.14 (2024)
- Neonatal deaths 39,212 (2024)
- Deaths age 1-11 months 23,372 (2024)
- Mortality rate age 1-11 months 4.28 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is under-five deaths in Europe and Central Asia?
- Under-five deaths in Europe and Central Asia was 74,466 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest under-five deaths recorded in Europe and Central Asia?
- The highest recorded value was 570,809 in 1980.
- What is the lowest under-five deaths recorded in Europe and Central Asia?
- The lowest recorded value was 74,466 in 2024.
- How does Europe and Central Asia rank for under-five deaths?
- Europe and Central Asia ranks 21st out of 33 groups with data for 2024.
- Is under-five deaths rising or falling in Europe and Central Asia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 33.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Europe and Central Asia 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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