Under-five deaths in Türkiye
Türkiye: Under-five deaths was 10,356 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
10,356
Change on year
down 32.7%
World rank
54th
of 201 countries
All-time high
310,342
in 1959
All-time low
10,356
in 2024
Years of data
67
1958–2024
Under-five deaths in Türkiye, 1958–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for under-five deaths in Türkiye is 10,356, measured in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 67 years on record.
The figure is down 32.7% on the previous year and down 44.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, under-five deaths in Türkiye peaked at 310,342 in 1959 and was at its lowest, 10,356, in 2024.
Türkiye ranks 54th 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 Türkiye, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1958 | 310,190 | — |
| 1959 | 310,342 | +0.0% |
| 1960 | 308,918 | -0.5% |
| 1961 | 307,164 | -0.6% |
| 1962 | 304,229 | -1.0% |
| 1963 | 299,559 | -1.5% |
| 1964 | 294,913 | -1.6% |
| 1965 | 289,995 | -1.7% |
| 1966 | 285,313 | -1.6% |
| 1967 | 280,491 | -1.7% |
| 1968 | 275,628 | -1.7% |
| 1969 | 271,121 | -1.6% |
| 1970 | 266,876 | -1.6% |
| 1971 | 262,716 | -1.6% |
| 1972 | 257,164 | -2.1% |
| 1973 | 249,983 | -2.8% |
| 1974 | 241,469 | -3.4% |
| 1975 | 231,830 | -4.0% |
| 1976 | 222,114 | -4.2% |
| 1977 | 213,137 | -4.0% |
| 1978 | 205,715 | -3.5% |
| 1979 | 198,838 | -3.3% |
| 1980 | 191,193 | -3.8% |
| 1981 | 182,933 | -4.3% |
| 1982 | 173,587 | -5.1% |
| 1983 | 163,893 | -5.6% |
| 1984 | 154,940 | -5.5% |
| 1985 | 146,292 | -5.6% |
| 1986 | 138,211 | -5.5% |
| 1987 | 130,343 | -5.7% |
| 1988 | 122,739 | -5.8% |
| 1989 | 115,446 | -5.9% |
| 1990 | 106,688 | -7.6% |
| 1991 | 98,494 | -7.7% |
| 1992 | 92,053 | -6.5% |
| 1993 | 86,681 | -5.8% |
| 1994 | 81,927 | -5.5% |
| 1995 | 77,182 | -5.8% |
| 1996 | 72,457 | -6.1% |
| 1997 | 67,787 | -6.4% |
| 1998 | 63,322 | -6.6% |
| 1999 | 58,648 | -7.4% |
| 2000 | 53,211 | -9.3% |
| 2001 | 47,932 | -9.9% |
| 2002 | 43,073 | -10.1% |
| 2003 | 38,742 | -10.1% |
| 2004 | 35,483 | -8.4% |
| 2005 | 32,880 | -7.3% |
| 2006 | 30,548 | -7.1% |
| 2007 | 28,373 | -7.1% |
| 2008 | 26,321 | -7.2% |
| 2009 | 24,428 | -7.2% |
| 2010 | 22,549 | -7.7% |
| 2011 | 20,847 | -7.5% |
| 2012 | 19,796 | -5.0% |
| 2013 | 19,013 | -4.0% |
| 2014 | 18,490 | -2.8% |
| 2015 | 18,100 | -2.1% |
| 2016 | 17,526 | -3.2% |
| 2017 | 16,873 | -3.7% |
| 2018 | 16,084 | -4.7% |
| 2019 | 15,043 | -6.5% |
| 2020 | 13,754 | -8.6% |
| 2021 | 12,610 | -8.3% |
| 2022 | 11,620 | -7.9% |
| 2023 | 15,381 | +32.4% |
| 2024 | 10,356 | -32.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 310,266 | 310,190 | 310,342 | 2 |
| 1960s | 291,733 | 271,121 | 308,918 | 10 |
| 1970s | 234,984 | 198,838 | 266,876 | 10 |
| 1980s | 151,958 | 115,446 | 191,193 | 10 |
| 1990s | 80,524 | 58,648 | 106,688 | 10 |
| 2000s | 36,099 | 24,428 | 53,211 | 10 |
| 2010s | 18,432 | 15,043 | 22,549 | 10 |
| 2020s | 12,744 | 10,356 | 15,381 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Türkiye
- 51 Iran, Islamic Republic of 13,192 compare
- 52 Uzbekistan 12,452 compare
- 53 Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of 10,390 compare
- 55 Papua New Guinea 10,037 compare
- 56 Syrian Arab Republic 9,991 compare
- 57 Morocco 9,859 compare
More health data for Türkiye
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.72 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.5275 % change on previous year (2090)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates 1,582 (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 858 (2100)
- Population ages 15-64, male, annual growth rate 0.6122 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 15-64, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 15-64, male, per capita 0.3452 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 15-64, total, annual growth rate 0.6257 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 15-64, total, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 15-64, total, per capita 0.6841 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is under-five deaths in Türkiye?
- Under-five deaths in Türkiye was 10,356 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest under-five deaths recorded in Türkiye?
- The highest recorded value was 310,342 in 1959.
- What is the lowest under-five deaths recorded in Türkiye?
- The lowest recorded value was 10,356 in 2024.
- How does Türkiye rank for under-five deaths?
- Türkiye ranks 54th out of 201 countries with data for 2024.
- Is under-five deaths rising or falling in Türkiye?
- Over the last ten years it is down 44.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Türkiye 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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