Under-five deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024) in Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan: Under-five deaths was 3,876 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
3,876
Change on year
down 3.5%
World rank
75th
of 201 countries
All-time high
27,232
in 1980
All-time low
3,876
in 2024
Years of data
49
1976–2024
Under-five deaths in Kazakhstan, 1976–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for under-five deaths in Kazakhstan is 3,876, measured in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 49 years on record.
That represents a change of down 3.5% on the previous year and down 25.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, under-five deaths in Kazakhstan peaked at 27,232 in 1980 and was at its lowest, 3,876, in 2024.
Kazakhstan ranks 75th of 201 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.
Under-five deaths in Kazakhstan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 26,970 | — |
| 1977 | 26,871 | -0.4% |
| 1978 | 26,734 | -0.5% |
| 1979 | 26,862 | +0.5% |
| 1980 | 27,232 | +1.4% |
| 1981 | 27,157 | -0.3% |
| 1982 | 26,506 | -2.4% |
| 1983 | 26,064 | -1.7% |
| 1984 | 25,974 | -0.3% |
| 1985 | 25,867 | -0.4% |
| 1986 | 25,332 | -2.1% |
| 1987 | 24,397 | -3.7% |
| 1988 | 23,172 | -5.0% |
| 1989 | 21,819 | -5.8% |
| 1990 | 20,648 | -5.4% |
| 1991 | 19,882 | -3.7% |
| 1992 | 19,373 | -2.6% |
| 1993 | 18,849 | -2.7% |
| 1994 | 18,172 | -3.6% |
| 1995 | 17,086 | -6.0% |
| 1996 | 15,518 | -9.2% |
| 1997 | 13,863 | -10.7% |
| 1998 | 12,507 | -9.8% |
| 1999 | 11,350 | -9.3% |
| 2000 | 10,420 | -8.2% |
| 2001 | 9,780 | -6.1% |
| 2002 | 9,344 | -4.5% |
| 2003 | 9,205 | -1.5% |
| 2004 | 9,227 | +0.2% |
| 2005 | 9,157 | -0.8% |
| 2006 | 9,014 | -1.6% |
| 2007 | 8,876 | -1.5% |
| 2008 | 8,683 | -2.2% |
| 2009 | 8,194 | -5.6% |
| 2010 | 7,545 | -7.9% |
| 2011 | 6,911 | -8.4% |
| 2012 | 6,277 | -9.2% |
| 2013 | 5,684 | -9.4% |
| 2014 | 5,202 | -8.5% |
| 2015 | 4,798 | -7.8% |
| 2016 | 4,484 | -6.5% |
| 2017 | 4,263 | -4.9% |
| 2018 | 4,180 | -1.9% |
| 2019 | 4,185 | +0.1% |
| 2020 | 4,264 | +1.9% |
| 2021 | 4,406 | +3.3% |
| 2022 | 4,267 | -3.2% |
| 2023 | 4,017 | -5.9% |
| 2024 | 3,876 | -3.5% |
Kazakhstan compared with similar countries
- Kazakhstan's 3,876 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1,440, 2.7× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Kazakhstan's 3,876 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 319, 12.2× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 26,859 | 26,734 | 26,970 | 4 |
| 1980s | 25,352 | 21,819 | 27,232 | 10 |
| 1990s | 16,725 | 11,350 | 20,648 | 10 |
| 2000s | 9,190 | 8,194 | 10,420 | 10 |
| 2010s | 5,353 | 4,180 | 7,545 | 10 |
| 2020s | 4,166 | 3,876 | 4,406 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is under-five deaths in Kazakhstan?
- Under-five deaths in Kazakhstan was 3,876 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest under-five deaths recorded in Kazakhstan?
- The highest recorded value was 27,232 in 1980.
- What is the lowest under-five deaths recorded in Kazakhstan?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,876 in 2024.
- How does Kazakhstan rank for under-five deaths?
- Kazakhstan ranks 75th out of 201 countries with data for 2024.
- Is under-five deaths rising or falling in Kazakhstan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 25.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kazakhstan 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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