Under-five deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024) in Moldova
Moldova: Under-five deaths was 538 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
538
Change on year
up 1.1%
World rank
123rd
of 201 countries
All-time high
4,502
in 1976
All-time low
532
in 2023
Years of data
49
1976–2024
Under-five deaths in Moldova, 1976–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2024, under-five deaths in Moldova stood at 538.
That represents a change of up 1.1% on the previous year and down 30.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, under-five deaths in Moldova peaked at 4,502 in 1976 and was at its lowest, 532, in 2023.
That places Moldova 123rd 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 Moldova, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 4,502 | — |
| 1977 | 4,427 | -1.7% |
| 1978 | 4,337 | -2.0% |
| 1979 | 4,281 | -1.3% |
| 1980 | 4,228 | -1.2% |
| 1981 | 4,170 | -1.4% |
| 1982 | 4,116 | -1.3% |
| 1983 | 4,104 | -0.3% |
| 1984 | 4,077 | -0.7% |
| 1985 | 3,946 | -3.2% |
| 1986 | 3,794 | -3.9% |
| 1987 | 3,668 | -3.3% |
| 1988 | 3,433 | -6.4% |
| 1989 | 3,114 | -9.3% |
| 1990 | 2,884 | -7.4% |
| 1991 | 2,760 | -4.3% |
| 1992 | 2,701 | -2.1% |
| 1993 | 2,675 | -1.0% |
| 1994 | 2,615 | -2.2% |
| 1995 | 2,489 | -4.8% |
| 1996 | 2,311 | -7.2% |
| 1997 | 2,221 | -3.9% |
| 1998 | 2,074 | -6.6% |
| 1999 | 1,816 | -12.4% |
| 2000 | 1,595 | -12.2% |
| 2001 | 1,414 | -11.3% |
| 2002 | 1,260 | -10.9% |
| 2003 | 1,150 | -8.7% |
| 2004 | 1,095 | -4.8% |
| 2005 | 1,043 | -4.7% |
| 2006 | 985 | -5.6% |
| 2007 | 950 | -3.6% |
| 2008 | 937 | -1.4% |
| 2009 | 935 | -0.2% |
| 2010 | 913 | -2.4% |
| 2011 | 861 | -5.7% |
| 2012 | 816 | -5.2% |
| 2013 | 776 | -4.9% |
| 2014 | 775 | -0.1% |
| 2015 | 786 | +1.4% |
| 2016 | 759 | -3.4% |
| 2017 | 711 | -6.3% |
| 2018 | 668 | -6.0% |
| 2019 | 637 | -4.6% |
| 2020 | 605 | -5.0% |
| 2021 | 575 | -5.0% |
| 2022 | 543 | -5.6% |
| 2023 | 532 | -2.0% |
| 2024 | 538 | +1.1% |
Moldova compared with similar countries
- Moldova's 538 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1,440, 37% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Moldova's 538 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 319, 1.7× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 4,387 | 4,281 | 4,502 | 4 |
| 1980s | 3,865 | 3,114 | 4,228 | 10 |
| 1990s | 2,455 | 1,816 | 2,884 | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,136 | 935 | 1,595 | 10 |
| 2010s | 770.2 | 637 | 913 | 10 |
| 2020s | 558.6 | 532 | 605 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Moldova
- 120 Jamaica 583 compare
- 121 Israel 576 compare
- 122 Costa Rica 541 compare
- 124 United Arab Emirates 498 compare
- 125 Fiji 485 compare
- 126 Solomon Islands 431 compare
More health data for Moldova
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- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.2486 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,492 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 29 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -5.71 % 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 0.026 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -5.57 % 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 Moldova?
- Under-five deaths in Moldova was 538 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest under-five deaths recorded in Moldova?
- The highest recorded value was 4,502 in 1976.
- What is the lowest under-five deaths recorded in Moldova?
- The lowest recorded value was 532 in 2023.
- How does Moldova rank for under-five deaths?
- Moldova ranks 123rd out of 201 countries with data for 2024.
- Is under-five deaths rising or falling in Moldova?
- Over the last ten years it is down 30.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Moldova 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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