Under-five deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024) in Poland
Poland: Under-five deaths was 1,338 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
1,338
Change on year
down 2.8%
World rank
104th
of 201 countries
All-time high
73,032
in 1955
All-time low
1,338
in 2024
Years of data
70
1955–2024
Under-five deaths in Poland, 1955–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for under-five deaths in Poland is 1,338, measured in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 70 years on record.
That represents a change of down 2.8% on the previous year and down 30.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, under-five deaths in Poland peaked at 73,032 in 1955 and was at its lowest, 1,338, in 2024.
Poland ranks 104th 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 Poland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1955 | 73,032 | — |
| 1956 | 68,185 | -6.6% |
| 1957 | 63,663 | -6.6% |
| 1958 | 58,554 | -8.0% |
| 1959 | 51,994 | -11.2% |
| 1960 | 45,083 | -13.3% |
| 1961 | 39,199 | -13.1% |
| 1962 | 34,753 | -11.3% |
| 1963 | 31,211 | -10.2% |
| 1964 | 28,036 | -10.2% |
| 1965 | 25,230 | -10.0% |
| 1966 | 22,980 | -8.9% |
| 1967 | 21,193 | -7.8% |
| 1968 | 19,997 | -5.6% |
| 1969 | 19,373 | -3.1% |
| 1970 | 19,055 | -1.6% |
| 1971 | 18,710 | -1.8% |
| 1972 | 18,198 | -2.7% |
| 1973 | 17,783 | -2.3% |
| 1974 | 17,603 | -1.0% |
| 1975 | 17,545 | -0.3% |
| 1976 | 17,625 | +0.5% |
| 1977 | 17,441 | -1.0% |
| 1978 | 17,023 | -2.4% |
| 1979 | 16,831 | -1.1% |
| 1980 | 16,603 | -1.4% |
| 1981 | 16,068 | -3.2% |
| 1982 | 15,748 | -2.0% |
| 1983 | 15,642 | -0.7% |
| 1984 | 15,041 | -3.8% |
| 1985 | 14,041 | -6.6% |
| 1986 | 12,924 | -8.0% |
| 1987 | 11,870 | -8.2% |
| 1988 | 11,100 | -6.5% |
| 1989 | 10,408 | -6.2% |
| 1990 | 9,760 | -6.2% |
| 1991 | 9,316 | -4.5% |
| 1992 | 8,774 | -5.8% |
| 1993 | 8,097 | -7.7% |
| 1994 | 7,480 | -7.6% |
| 1995 | 6,644 | -11.2% |
| 1996 | 5,777 | -13.0% |
| 1997 | 5,062 | -12.4% |
| 1998 | 4,406 | -13.0% |
| 1999 | 3,892 | -11.7% |
| 2000 | 3,556 | -8.6% |
| 2001 | 3,310 | -6.9% |
| 2002 | 3,068 | -7.3% |
| 2003 | 2,885 | -6.0% |
| 2004 | 2,781 | -3.6% |
| 2005 | 2,721 | -2.2% |
| 2006 | 2,680 | -1.5% |
| 2007 | 2,650 | -1.1% |
| 2008 | 2,641 | -0.3% |
| 2009 | 2,583 | -2.2% |
| 2010 | 2,477 | -4.1% |
| 2011 | 2,316 | -6.5% |
| 2012 | 2,153 | -7.0% |
| 2013 | 2,026 | -5.9% |
| 2014 | 1,931 | -4.7% |
| 2015 | 1,868 | -3.3% |
| 2016 | 1,835 | -1.8% |
| 2017 | 1,850 | +0.8% |
| 2018 | 1,813 | -2.0% |
| 2019 | 1,730 | -4.6% |
| 2020 | 1,643 | -5.0% |
| 2021 | 1,539 | -6.3% |
| 2022 | 1,431 | -7.0% |
| 2023 | 1,376 | -3.8% |
| 2024 | 1,338 | -2.8% |
Poland compared with similar countries
- Poland's 1,338 is above the median for high income countries, which is 258, 5.2× the median. (65 countries reporting)
- Poland's 1,338 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 319, 4.2× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 63,086 | 51,994 | 73,032 | 5 |
| 1960s | 28,706 | 19,373 | 45,083 | 10 |
| 1970s | 17,781 | 16,831 | 19,055 | 10 |
| 1980s | 13,944 | 10,408 | 16,603 | 10 |
| 1990s | 6,921 | 3,892 | 9,760 | 10 |
| 2000s | 2,888 | 2,583 | 3,556 | 10 |
| 2010s | 2,000 | 1,730 | 2,477 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,465 | 1,338 | 1,643 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is under-five deaths in Poland?
- Under-five deaths in Poland was 1,338 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest under-five deaths recorded in Poland?
- The highest recorded value was 73,032 in 1955.
- What is the lowest under-five deaths recorded in Poland?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,338 in 2024.
- How does Poland rank for under-five deaths?
- Poland ranks 104th out of 201 countries with data for 2024.
- Is under-five deaths rising or falling in Poland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 30.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Poland 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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