Under-five deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024) in North Macedonia
North Macedonia: Under-five deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024) was 48 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
48
Change on year
down 22.6%
World rank
171st
of 201 countries
All-time high
1,866
in 1986
All-time low
48
in 2024
Years of data
39
1986–2024
Under-five deaths in North Macedonia, 1986–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2024, under-five deaths in North Macedonia stood at 48. That is the lowest value across all 39 years on record.
The figure is down 22.6% on the previous year and down 82.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, under-five deaths in North Macedonia peaked at 1,866 in 1986 and was at its lowest, 48, in 2024.
That places North Macedonia 171st out of 201 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Under-five deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024) in North Macedonia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 1,866 | — |
| 1987 | 1,826 | -2.1% |
| 1988 | 1,706 | -6.6% |
| 1989 | 1,512 | -11.4% |
| 1990 | 1,373 | -9.2% |
| 1991 | 1,327 | -3.4% |
| 1992 | 1,266 | -4.6% |
| 1993 | 1,147 | -9.4% |
| 1994 | 1,000 | -12.8% |
| 1995 | 847 | -15.3% |
| 1996 | 719 | -15.1% |
| 1997 | 617 | -14.2% |
| 1998 | 548 | -11.2% |
| 1999 | 497 | -9.3% |
| 2000 | 467 | -6.0% |
| 2001 | 435 | -6.9% |
| 2002 | 408 | -6.2% |
| 2003 | 401 | -1.7% |
| 2004 | 371 | -7.5% |
| 2005 | 336 | -9.4% |
| 2006 | 319 | -5.1% |
| 2007 | 303 | -5.0% |
| 2008 | 283 | -6.6% |
| 2009 | 270 | -4.6% |
| 2010 | 266 | -1.5% |
| 2011 | 257 | -3.4% |
| 2012 | 257 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 266 | +3.5% |
| 2014 | 274 | +3.0% |
| 2015 | 273 | -0.4% |
| 2016 | 257 | -5.9% |
| 2017 | 228 | -11.3% |
| 2018 | 192 | -15.8% |
| 2019 | 156 | -18.8% |
| 2020 | 124 | -20.5% |
| 2021 | 101 | -18.5% |
| 2022 | 81 | -19.8% |
| 2023 | 62 | -23.5% |
| 2024 | 48 | -22.6% |
North Macedonia compared with similar countries
- North Macedonia's 48 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1,440, 3% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- North Macedonia's 48 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 319, 15% of the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1,728 | 1,512 | 1,866 | 4 |
| 1990s | 934.1 | 497 | 1,373 | 10 |
| 2000s | 359.3 | 270 | 467 | 10 |
| 2010s | 242.6 | 156 | 274 | 10 |
| 2020s | 83.2 | 48 | 124 | 5 |
Countries ranked near North Macedonia
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Frequently asked questions
- What is under-five deaths in North Macedonia?
- Under-five deaths in North Macedonia was 48 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest under-five deaths recorded in North Macedonia?
- The highest recorded value was 1,866 in 1986.
- What is the lowest under-five deaths recorded in North Macedonia?
- The lowest recorded value was 48 in 2024.
- How does North Macedonia rank for under-five deaths?
- North Macedonia ranks 171st out of 201 countries with data for 2024.
- Is under-five deaths rising or falling in North Macedonia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 82.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this North Macedonia 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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