Under-five deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024) in Russia
Russia: Under-five deaths was 6,759 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
6,759
Change on year
down 5.0%
World rank
63rd
of 201 countries
All-time high
93,931
in 1963
All-time low
6,759
in 2024
Years of data
62
1963–2024
Under-five deaths in Russia, 1963–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for under-five deaths in Russia is 6,759, measured in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 62 years on record.
The figure is down 5.0% on the previous year and down 60.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, under-five deaths in Russia peaked at 93,931 in 1963 and was at its lowest, 6,759, in 2024.
That places Russia 63rd 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 Russia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1963 | 93,931 | — |
| 1964 | 82,895 | -11.7% |
| 1965 | 73,239 | -11.6% |
| 1966 | 66,566 | -9.1% |
| 1967 | 61,289 | -7.9% |
| 1968 | 56,991 | -7.0% |
| 1969 | 54,890 | -3.7% |
| 1970 | 54,439 | -0.8% |
| 1971 | 54,990 | +1.0% |
| 1972 | 55,929 | +1.7% |
| 1973 | 56,179 | +0.4% |
| 1974 | 56,923 | +1.3% |
| 1975 | 58,172 | +2.2% |
| 1976 | 59,138 | +1.7% |
| 1977 | 60,083 | +1.6% |
| 1978 | 60,766 | +1.1% |
| 1979 | 61,013 | +0.4% |
| 1980 | 61,021 | +0.0% |
| 1981 | 61,071 | +0.1% |
| 1982 | 61,818 | +1.2% |
| 1983 | 63,574 | +2.8% |
| 1984 | 63,460 | -0.2% |
| 1985 | 61,268 | -3.5% |
| 1986 | 60,194 | -1.8% |
| 1987 | 59,211 | -1.6% |
| 1988 | 55,865 | -5.7% |
| 1989 | 51,226 | -8.3% |
| 1990 | 47,061 | -8.1% |
| 1991 | 43,277 | -8.0% |
| 1992 | 39,341 | -9.1% |
| 1993 | 35,254 | -10.4% |
| 1994 | 32,903 | -6.7% |
| 1995 | 31,801 | -3.3% |
| 1996 | 30,079 | -5.4% |
| 1997 | 28,343 | -5.8% |
| 1998 | 27,242 | -3.9% |
| 1999 | 25,952 | -4.7% |
| 2000 | 24,554 | -5.4% |
| 2001 | 23,711 | -3.4% |
| 2002 | 23,225 | -2.0% |
| 2003 | 22,806 | -1.8% |
| 2004 | 21,932 | -3.8% |
| 2005 | 20,384 | -7.1% |
| 2006 | 18,964 | -7.0% |
| 2007 | 18,533 | -2.3% |
| 2008 | 18,584 | +0.3% |
| 2009 | 18,484 | -0.5% |
| 2010 | 18,364 | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 18,242 | -0.7% |
| 2012 | 18,304 | +0.3% |
| 2013 | 17,972 | -1.8% |
| 2014 | 17,017 | -5.3% |
| 2015 | 15,805 | -7.1% |
| 2016 | 14,328 | -9.3% |
| 2017 | 12,468 | -13.0% |
| 2018 | 10,820 | -13.2% |
| 2019 | 9,615 | -11.1% |
| 2020 | 8,736 | -9.1% |
| 2021 | 8,179 | -6.4% |
| 2022 | 7,616 | -6.9% |
| 2023 | 7,111 | -6.6% |
| 2024 | 6,759 | -5.0% |
Russia compared with similar countries
- Russia's 6,759 is above the median for high income countries, which is 258, 26.2× the median. (65 countries reporting)
- Russia's 6,759 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 319, 21.2× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 69,972 | 54,890 | 93,931 | 7 |
| 1970s | 57,763 | 54,439 | 61,013 | 10 |
| 1980s | 59,871 | 51,226 | 63,574 | 10 |
| 1990s | 34,125 | 25,952 | 47,061 | 10 |
| 2000s | 21,118 | 18,484 | 24,554 | 10 |
| 2010s | 15,294 | 9,615 | 18,364 | 10 |
| 2020s | 7,680 | 6,759 | 8,736 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Russia
- 60 Tajikistan 7,590 compare
- 61 Congo 7,367 compare
- 62 Peru 6,955 compare
- 64 Cambodia 6,629 compare
- 65 Mauritania 6,361 compare
- 66 Turkmenistan 6,208 compare
More health data for Russia
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -0.7261 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -0.5159 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,176 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 957 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -3.34 % 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 0.0224 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -3.3 % 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 Russia?
- Under-five deaths in Russia was 6,759 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest under-five deaths recorded in Russia?
- The highest recorded value was 93,931 in 1963.
- What is the lowest under-five deaths recorded in Russia?
- The lowest recorded value was 6,759 in 2024.
- How does Russia rank for under-five deaths?
- Russia ranks 63rd out of 201 countries with data for 2024.
- Is under-five deaths rising or falling in Russia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 60.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Russia 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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