Under-five deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024) in Ukraine
Ukraine: Under-five deaths was 1,672 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
1,672
Change on year
down 7.8%
World rank
98th
of 201 countries
All-time high
21,099
in 1976
All-time low
1,672
in 2024
Years of data
49
1976–2024
Under-five deaths in Ukraine, 1976–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for under-five deaths in Ukraine is 1,672, measured in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 49 years on record.
The figure is down 7.8% on the previous year and down 66.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, under-five deaths in Ukraine peaked at 21,099 in 1976 and was at its lowest, 1,672, in 2024.
Ukraine ranks 98th 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 Ukraine, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 21,099 | — |
| 1977 | 20,559 | -2.6% |
| 1978 | 20,036 | -2.5% |
| 1979 | 19,718 | -1.6% |
| 1980 | 19,348 | -1.9% |
| 1981 | 18,791 | -2.9% |
| 1982 | 18,327 | -2.5% |
| 1983 | 18,553 | +1.2% |
| 1984 | 18,411 | -0.8% |
| 1985 | 17,422 | -5.4% |
| 1986 | 16,764 | -3.8% |
| 1987 | 16,140 | -3.7% |
| 1988 | 15,191 | -5.9% |
| 1989 | 14,282 | -6.0% |
| 1990 | 13,439 | -5.9% |
| 1991 | 12,835 | -4.5% |
| 1992 | 12,259 | -4.5% |
| 1993 | 11,641 | -5.0% |
| 1994 | 11,024 | -5.3% |
| 1995 | 10,431 | -5.4% |
| 1996 | 9,836 | -5.7% |
| 1997 | 9,201 | -6.5% |
| 1998 | 8,515 | -7.5% |
| 1999 | 7,746 | -9.0% |
| 2000 | 7,122 | -8.1% |
| 2001 | 6,693 | -6.0% |
| 2002 | 6,432 | -3.9% |
| 2003 | 6,372 | -0.9% |
| 2004 | 6,347 | -0.4% |
| 2005 | 6,239 | -1.7% |
| 2006 | 6,235 | -0.1% |
| 2007 | 6,301 | +1.1% |
| 2008 | 6,378 | +1.2% |
| 2009 | 6,344 | -0.5% |
| 2010 | 6,005 | -5.3% |
| 2011 | 5,674 | -5.5% |
| 2012 | 5,528 | -2.6% |
| 2013 | 5,309 | -4.0% |
| 2014 | 4,913 | -7.5% |
| 2015 | 4,430 | -9.8% |
| 2016 | 4,065 | -8.2% |
| 2017 | 3,730 | -8.2% |
| 2018 | 3,334 | -10.6% |
| 2019 | 3,065 | -8.1% |
| 2020 | 2,884 | -5.9% |
| 2021 | 2,661 | -7.7% |
| 2022 | 2,336 | -12.2% |
| 2023 | 1,814 | -22.3% |
| 2024 | 1,672 | -7.8% |
Ukraine compared with similar countries
- Ukraine's 1,672 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1,440, 1.2× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Ukraine's 1,672 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 319, 5.2× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 20,353 | 19,718 | 21,099 | 4 |
| 1980s | 17,323 | 14,282 | 19,348 | 10 |
| 1990s | 10,693 | 7,746 | 13,439 | 10 |
| 2000s | 6,446 | 6,235 | 7,122 | 10 |
| 2010s | 4,605 | 3,065 | 6,005 | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,273 | 1,672 | 2,884 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is under-five deaths in Ukraine?
- Under-five deaths in Ukraine was 1,672 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest under-five deaths recorded in Ukraine?
- The highest recorded value was 21,099 in 1976.
- What is the lowest under-five deaths recorded in Ukraine?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,672 in 2024.
- How does Ukraine rank for under-five deaths?
- Ukraine ranks 98th out of 201 countries with data for 2024.
- Is under-five deaths rising or falling in Ukraine?
- Over the last ten years it is down 66.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ukraine 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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